Dear SAHPA members We have been informed by SACAA that applications and renewals can be accepted by email only during lockdown and until further notice. The process is as follows: All documentation must be completed correctly and signed off by the pilot and an instructor. All documentation must be certified by a commissioner of oath …
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Hi All SAHPA members As you most probably are aware, we have been actively working with the Aero Club, CAASA and SACAA on getting us all back in the air. This most probably will be in a phased approach and the details of this and which lock down phase are not clear as yet. This …
18 May 2020 Dear SAHPA Members, SAHPA action during Lockdown We would all love to go flying and we do not see this as a risk to ourselves and to others. We are able to safely adhere to all Covid-19 regulations but sadly we cannot go flying. This is the same problem experienced by all …
SAHPA’s current position during this phase of lock down and the next phase of lock down regarding solo flying and our application to comply with the governments regulations to limit Covid 19 transmission to protect the populace is as a whole is as follows: After assessing as much information as we could and discussing with …
GRANTING OF AN EXEMPTIONS The South African Civil Aviation Authority (“SACAA”)has put in place a contingency plan to cater for the Covid-19 outbreak and to ensure business continuity during the lock down period. Due to the constraints evident in the issuing of licences / approvals of personnel and organisations, this Authority proposes a general exemption …
What does the current Coronavirus pandemic mean for free flying in South Africa? SAHPA takes the health and wellbeing of its members, clubs and volunteers very seriously and we are following Government and CAA guidance very closely. Following the latest Government advice we urge everyone to follow best practice to minimise risk. We recommend SAHPA …
On 15 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a National Disaster and strict measures to contain the COVID-1 virus.
On 7 March 2020, an experienced instructor had an unfortunate tandem paragliding accident at Sedgefield site landing area.
The landowner at Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (Franschoek, Western Cape) has expressed concern about a handful of paraglider pilots who refuse to pay permit fees. These objections are based on the mistaken premise that the launch site does not fall under the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. We have included a link below, which shows a map with the boundaries of MRNR. Site …
SAHPA Members, We’d like to give you some feedback on our attempts to improve internal operations. We hope this demonstrates our ongoing commitment to improving levels of service to the flying community. In the beginning of 2019, Louise gave us input on which processes required the most data-capturing and unnecessary rework. She explained how the bulk …