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.
SACAA issues updated ARO Certificate to SAHPA
On 13 January 2022, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) concluded an audit and issued SAHPA with an updated Aviation Recreation Organisation (ARO) Certificate. This ARO Certificate extends SAHPA’s mandate and authority to: This … Read more
Paragliding accidents at Lydenburg
SAHPA has learned of two accidents at the Bambi site near Lydenburg on 8 January 2022.
Paragliding Accident at Langebaan
SAHPA has learned of a serious paragliding accident at the Langebaan site earlier this afternoon.
Paragliding Accident at Porterville
SAHPA has learned of a serious paragliding accident near Porterville this afternoon, 07 January 2022.
Paragliding Pre PWC Porterville 2021 – Results
We have just completed a great week in Porterville for the 2021 Pre PWC in spite of international travel bans significantly reducing the number of attendees from abroad.
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.