Biennial Licence Card and membership
The validity of the NPL (National Pilot Licence) will be for a period of 2 years. Subject to the submission of a new revalidation check.
Paragliding accident at Hogsback
On Saturday 17th July 2021, a paraglider pilot had an accident at Dirk se kop in Hogsback. The pilot was seriously injured and required medical assistance on the mountain.
Recording from SAHPA Safety Seminar
This is the recording from the SAHPA Safety Seminar held on 30th June 2021. This was held in the form of a webinar, and features SAHPA Safety Manager, Kevin Storie, as he describes the Accident and Incident statistics.
In memoriam: Hendrik van Zyl
Our community of pilots has been saddened to hear of the passing of long-time instructor, Hendrik van Zyl on 24th June, 2021.
Safety Seminar on 30 June 2021
All SAHPA members are invited to participate in an online Safety Seminar on 30th June 2021.
BASE fatality at Kogel Bay
We heard this morning of an unfortunate BASE-jumping fatality at Kogel Bay yesterday (19 June 2021).
Paragliding accident at Llandudno
SAHPA has learned that a paraglider pilot had an unfortunate accident on Tuesday 8 June 2021 on the slopes of Little Lions Head above Llandudno.
SACAA Disclosure of Personal Information
The South African Civil Aviation Authority has disabled the licence portal for pilots due to a potential disclosure of pilot’s personal information.
Conduct Issues at Franschoek site
The recent events at the Mont Rochelle site in Franschoek have highlighted a few issues in our local flying community, primarily regarding communication, protocols and site briefings.
Hang-gliding accident at Long Tom Pass
On 17 April 2021, an experienced hang-gliding pilot had an unfortunate accident at the Long Tom Pass launch site near Lydenburg.