Dear members, In February 2025, SAHPA contacted the SACAA regarding the increasing number of near-miss incidents between recreational PG pilots and passing helicopters. Last week SAHPA met with SACAA to discuss the risk, and we … Read more
All pilots are invited to the SACAA General Aviation Safety weekend on the 21st and 22nd February 2025 at Airspan airfield near Rustenburg.
Dear SAHPA members, I’m thrilled to share my excitement about the upcoming safety event at the Glen Paragliding Club on 6 November 2024. Events like these are a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness, share knowledge, … Read more
In terms of the Civil Aviation Act, SAHPA may not disclose the identity of the pilot, nor speculate or offer an opinion on the facts described in the report.
This General Notice serves to address the uncertainty regarding whether a “parachute” falls within the ambit of the definition of the word “aircraft”, as defined in the Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act 13 of 2009) (“the Act”) and the associated Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011 (CARS, 2011) and to provide clarity to the civil aviation industry and the general public at large.
SAHPA are pleased to announce that Part 106 has been accepted by CARCOM and will now be sent to the Minister of Transport for promulgation.
SACAA audited SAHPA on the 8th December 2023. This was a routine renewal audit with no findings or observations.
Proposed Amendments to Civil Aviation Regulations and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (03 November 2023)
A common myth being repeated in various forums is that “the sport is in decline”, with blame being placed at the SAHPA committee. This article aims to debunk that myth.
Ministerial Order regarding administrative support to the Air Services Licensing Council