SAHPA has learned of an unfortunate fatal accident of a South African PPG Pilot in Dubai during September 2022. Unfortunately the only information that SAHPA has, has come from international news sources, and is making … Read more
The Glen Paragliding Club is hosting its annual Gatskop event from 23 to 25 September 2022. The purpose of the event is for you to join a bunch of like-minded people for a weekend away … Read more
Dear Members, SAHPA hosted a virtual Instructor Seminar with all SAHPA instructors. It was well attended, with 72 participants. Minutes Minutes (PDF download) Zoom Recording Please direct any questions or concerns in writing to Louise … Read more
Dear Members, The Proposed Amendments to CARS and CATS have been published by GNR 2085 in Government Gazette 46366 dated 13 May 2022, for public participation: SAHPA Members are hereby invited to submit written comments … Read more
SACAA has reversed their decision to allow free transition to a DTO due to the unexpected high volume.
Dear Members, The SAHPA committee notes with growing concern the misinformation being published amongst members on social media. In response, the SAHPA committee has the unpleasant task of announcing a number of safety issues. The … Read more
SAHPA has learned of an unfortunate Paramotor (Power Paragliding) accident at Port Shepstone this afternoon. The pilot has been airlifted to Port Shepstone Hospital and he is currently in a stable condition. The cause of … Read more
Dear Members, We have learned of an ARCC Search and Rescue operation which took place near the Harties site on Monday 18th April 2022. Edit: Initial information indicated that the rescue took place near the … Read more
This article was written by Keith Pickersgill, aimed at helping pilots to effectively use radios while flying. Background There are a limited number of frequencies available in South Africa and the demand far outstrips the … Read more
Barberton is South Africa’s premier winter flying site, as Porterville in the Western Cape is to the free-flying community for summer flying. Also, several South African paragliding Nationals have been held in Barberton. Barberton is … Read more