The SAHPA committee is concerned about the growing controversy amongst members with regard to Incidents, Accidents and Fatalities. In the interests of transparency, we would like to clarify some of the issues being raised.
We estimate that less than 30% of incidents and accidents are reported.
St James is located at St James, between Muizenberg and Fish Hoek. It is a rough, seldom-used site perched on the edge of a very steep hill and is reached only after a short but hard vertical hike.
As from January 2022, you will need to pay the Aero Club fee and FAI competition sporting licence directly to the Aero Club.
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.
This Site Guide article is currently under construction (15 January 2021) A thermic site with tremendous potential. Weather West North-West to North East East Launch from easy (W) to moderate (E, NW) to difficult (NE, … Read more
Grassy slopes, enormous landing fields, gentle thermals and regular climbs make Bambi an ideal beginners site.
Rocky mountain with great cross-country potential. Valley release conditions prevail late afternoon provide spectacular views from high above the mountain.
SAHPA has learned of two accidents at the Bambi site near Lydenburg on 8 January 2022.