Search & Rescue at night
Dear Members, We have learned of an ARCC Search and Rescue operation which took place near the Harties site on Monday 18th April 2022. Edit: Initial information indicated that the rescue took place near the … Read more
General Notices
General Notices are a catch-all category for all communication, with the notable exception of posts tagged as Press Releases.
Keith’s Practical Guide to Flying with a Radio
This article was written by Keith Pickersgill, aimed at helping pilots to effectively use radios while flying. Background There are a limited number of frequencies available in South Africa and the demand far outstrips the … Read more
Wild Coast PPG Fly-in
Dear PPG pilots, Paramotor pilots (and family) are invited to join the first PPG fly-in for many years. This will take place from 26th April to 2nd May 2022 at a remote conservation area on … Read more
Recording of SAHPA meeting regarding the DTO model
SAHPA meeting describing the impact of the DTO on SAHPA and members.
The Future of SAHPA (invitation to meeting)
mpact of the Declared Training Organisation (DTO) model (as introduced by the 21st Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations).
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.
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.