South African Weather Service Pilot Survey
The South African Weather Service is running a survey for the aeronautical community, to understand how pilots use weather information.
General Notice
ARCC Search & Rescue in Southern Africa
The Aviation Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) is the aeronautical branch of South African Search and Rescue (SASAR), a division in the Department of Transport.
Recording of SACAA DTO Webinar
This is the recording of the SACAA training webinar which focused on the DTO model.
SAHPA and the Declared Training Organisation (DTO)
In November 2021, the Minister of Transport (Fikile Mbalula) signed the 21st Amendment to the Civil Aviation Regulations.
SACAA announces webinar for all instructors (updated)
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has announced a webinar aimed at all schools and instructors, to provide training on the shift from ATO to DTO.
Reporting incidents and accidents in 2022
We estimate that less than 30% of incidents and accidents are reported.
SAHPA issues pro-rata credit of Aero Club fees
As from January 2022, you will need to pay the Aero Club fee and FAI competition sporting licence directly to the Aero Club.
Landowner Restricts Tandems at Map-of-Africa
SAHPA has received the following notice from Dale Lotter, the land owner for Map of Africa in Wilderness.
Pilot Currency Barometer
As the year winds down, many pilots are heading out to do some holiday flying. All pilots should think about their currency with respect to the conditions on the day. The ‘Pilot Currency Barometer’ is a helpful tool.
CTA Risk Assessment for Signal Hill and Lions Head
Members of the Cape Town Tandem Association (CTA) have approved the CTA Risk Assessment at the CTA AGM on the 18th November 2021 and these have been adopted with immediate effect. The CTA risk assessment … Read more