Reporting incidents and accidents in 2022
We estimate that less than 30% of incidents and accidents are reported.
SAHPA
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.
CTA Risk Assessment for Signal Hill and Lions Head
Members of the Cape Town Tandem Association (CTA) have approved the CTA Risk Assessment at the CTA AGM on the 18th November 2021 and these have been adopted with immediate effect. The CTA risk assessment … Read more
Office Update: November 2021
Dear SAHPA member The year is almost over and the festive season is upon us. Please take note of the following: Issuing of licences To avoid any delays in the issuing of licences over the … Read more
Office Update: September 2021
Dear SAHPA members Welcome to Spring! It certainly has been an interesting past few weeks here in SA weather wise, with winter’s icy grip seemingly attempting to speak a last few lines with some icy conditions … Read more
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.
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.
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.