South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association

SAHPA is an acronym for the South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.

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Scope

SAHPA governs the following sports:

Mandate

SAHPA has been mandated by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (see “South African Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011, as amended, Regulation 149.01.1) to:

  • To oversee and develop the safe operation of its members and continuously evaluate compliance with the condition of its approved MOP, the SACAR and standards as determined by RAASA
  • To advise CAASA on regulatory amendments applicable to its operation
  • To notify CAASA of any-non-compliance by its members of its MOP
  • Approval subject to regular review and audits as required by CAASA from time to time”[1]

All pilots that take part in these sports in South Africa must do so with a valid pilot licence. Foreign pilots may obtain a Foreign Pilot Permit from SAHPA by providing their IPPI Card for validation.

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See also

References
  1. "SAHPA Online | ARO Certificate". SAHPA Online. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
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