Kleinkrantz is open
Good morning, The Kleinkrantz Car Park site in Wilderness is open for launching, however this is only from the middle and lower take offs. The top take-off on the sand-dune has been closed until further … Read more
General Notice
SAHPA MOAP updated to address parakite concerns
Dear Members There has been some confusion and misinformation relating to parakites such as the Flare Moustache and Flow Mullet. While these wings have introduced various innovations which are now increasingly being adopted by paraglider … Read more
SACAA Safety Seminar 2024
Dear SAHPA members, I’m thrilled to share my excitement about the upcoming safety event at the Glen Paragliding Club on 6 November 2024. Events like these are a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness, share knowledge, … Read more
Kleinkrantz site is closed
Good afternoon SAHPA members, The Kleinkrantz carpark (also known as “carpark” site is closed on instruction from SANParks. This includes all three sites sites. No-one may launch at these sites in the very short term. … Read more
The 2024 Club Survey
Dear members, Over the past few years, many of our Paragliding and Hang Gliding clubs have slipped into decline of both membership and participation. There are a number of contributing factors, many of which have … Read more
SAHPA meeting with Club Officials
The SAHPA Committee will be hosting a one hour meeting with club committee members on the 11th June 2024.
SACAA provides clarity on whether a parachute is an aircraft
This General Notice serves to address the uncertainty regarding whether a “parachute” falls within the ambit of the definition of the word “aircraft”, as defined in the Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act 13 of 2009) (“the Act”) and the associated Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011 (CARS, 2011) and to provide clarity to the civil aviation industry and the general public at large.
Part 106 approved by CARCOM
SAHPA are pleased to announce that Part 106 has been accepted by CARCOM and will now be sent to the Minister of Transport for promulgation.
Baskloof launch site closed due to fire damage
The Baskloof launch site is closed until further notice. This is due to widespread damage and risk of erosion.
Fire-fighting and Rescue Services in the Western Cape
This is an urgent appeal to all pilots to avoid disrupting fire-fighting operations. This notice is aimed primarily at paraglider and hang glider pilots, but the sentiment may be extended to all recreational pilots in the Western Cape.