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Safety & Licensing / Licensing / Airband Radios
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on: July 16, 2007, 03:09:31 PM
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Started by Karen Ralph | Last post by Karen Ralph
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OPERATION OF NON-TYPE CERTIFICATED AIRCRAFT
CAR PART 94–11 Issue 10
SUBPART 4: COMMUNICATION AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Communication equipment
94.04.1
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Regulation 91.05.1 of these regulations, the prescribed communication equipment is not required for aircraft operated in Class G airspace under visual flight rules.
(2) Unmanned free balloons and unmanned aerial vehicles shall carry the equipment as prescribed by the Commissioner in the Authority to Fly or in terms of Regulation 94.06.6.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-paragraph (1), at sites where and when paragliding, or hang-gliding, or parachute descents takes place, the persons involved shall preferably arrange for the automatic transmission on the applicable flight information frequency of a warning that such activity takes place, or alternatively make use of a hand-held transceiver to warn other aircraft in the vicinity.
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-paragraphs (1) and (3), at sites where aerotowing of hang-gliders takes place, the use of the appropriate communication equipment, either airborne or ground-based, to warn other air traffic in the vicinity that aerotowing is in progress is mandatory.
(5) The Commissioner may authorise in writing the Central Airspace Management Unit (CAMU) to allocate a temporary segregated airspace (TSA) toseparate aircraft operating without radio from other air traffic.
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Safety & Licensing / Licensing / Commercial Operators
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on: July 16, 2007, 03:05:37 PM
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Started by Karen Ralph | Last post by Karen Ralph
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COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF NON-TYPE CERTIFICATED AIRCRAFT
SUBPART 1
96.01.1 ….
(2) No non-type certificated aircraft shall be used in commercial air transport operations unless the operator is the holder of the appropriate air service licence issued in terms of the Air Services Licensing Act of 1990 (Act 115/1990) or International Air Services Act of 1993 (Act 60/1993): Provided that no amateur- built, production-built or ex-military aircraft shall be issued with a Class I or a Class II domestic air service licence, nor with any international air service licence.
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(6) For the purpose of sub-regulation (2), tandem operations with hanggliders, paragliders or parachutes, even if carried out for remuneration or reward, shall not considered to be the providing of an air service as defined in the Air Services Licensing Act of 1990 (Act 115/1990) or International Air Services Act of 1993 (Act 60/1993) nor to be a commercial air transport operation, as defined in Part 1 of these regulations.
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Safety & Licensing / Accidents & Incidents / Fly with your Cell Phnoe
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on: June 05, 2007, 11:17:45 AM
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Started by Karen Ralph | Last post by Karen Ralph
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-----Original Message-----
From: Flycape@googlegroups.com [mailto:Flycape@googlegroups.com]On Behalf Of Craig Richards
Sent: 05 Jun 2007 10:55 AM
To: Flycape@googlegroups.com
Subject: [flycape] Re: Technology assistance--Radar?
What about Radar? A PPG engine should be the only large lump of metal in the area.
Even if it’s just a PPG flying with a small maritime RADAR dome under the harness there might be a chance of picking up some signal.
Marine units on yachts are compact and run off 12 volts. Should go through the vegetation? Not a technical whiz, but give it a thought.
This is no help now, but please guys, fly with your cell phones in future. A portable mast could have been set up to give emergency coverage. A cell constantly communicates with towers so that the network knows which mast it is in range of. This could have been used to triangulate a location even if the pilot is unable to use the phone.
Craig
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Safety & Licensing / Accidents & Incidents / PPG Pilot Press Release / Search & Donations
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on: June 04, 2007, 12:42:29 PM
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Started by Karen Ralph | Last post by Karen Ralph
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Carlos" <carlos.rafael@za.abb.com>
To: "Dawie Roodt" <dawie@efgroup.co.za>
Cc: <paragliding-Adventures@googlegroups.com>;
<Funventures@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
>>
> Dear all,
> Please find below the details of the fund.
> carlos
> On Jun 4, 11:31 am, "Dawie Roodt" <d...@efgroup.co.za> wrote:
>> PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE
>>
>> On Wednesday at 18h00 a Powered Paraglider Pilot (PPG) went missing in
>> the Woody Cape area along the Alexandria Coast line north of Port
>> Elizabeth. Mr Neil Carlitz the PPG pilot from the Cape Town area was
>> flying his Yellow and Grey PPG wing with a group of Friends doing an
>> Extreme Adventure flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban when he went
>> missing. All the pilots were carrying a three day survival Kit with
>> them. The team was in radio contact with him for a while after they
>> landed Neil at this time was still airborne but suffered radio failure.
>> Darkness set in and the rest of the pilots found shelter. They were not
>> too concerned at this stage as some nights were being expected where
>> they would have to spend some nights out in the open. The next morning a
>> recovery team drove up and down the last reported area where radio
>> contact was established. The rest of the flying team started and aerial
>> search and but the end of this second day a full scale search and rescue
>> operation was underway. The Air force, Police, Dog unit and volunteers
>> from all over the country was mobilized to find Mr Carlitz. The Air
>> force, Police & dog unit have been called off yesterday. The area is
>> very rugged and search by foot is essential. The search and rescue
>> organizers are asking for volunteers to assist. A reward of R10 000.00
>> has been offered to anyone who can provide information as to the
>> successful recovery of Mr Calitz. You can call this telephone 046 653
>> 0963 or report to the Operations centre at Cannon Rocks.
>>
>> A number of private helicopters are participating in the search for
>> Neil. So far the cost for the fuel was covered by the pilots. However in
>> order for them to continue we need to purchase fuel. A bank account has
>> been opened at ABSA Gandhi Square should anybody want to make a
>> donation. The account details are: "Paramotor SAR" number 9184183917
>> bank code 632005.
>>
>> Paramotoring is a relatively new sport in South Africa. A paraglide wing
>> is used with a petrol motor attached to the pilot's back. The pilot is
>> capable of taking of and landing in a very small area. Paramotoring is
>> the simplest form of motorized flight.
>>
>> For further information regarding paramotoring contact Tony Gibson at
>> 0829482001
>>
>> For further information regarding donations contact Dawie Roodt at
>> 0824560204.
>>
>> 4/6/2007
>> Dawie Roodt
>> d...@efgroup.co.za
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Breaking News / Site News / Sedgefield Warning
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on: May 07, 2007, 03:53:37 PM
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Started by Karen Ralph | Last post by Karen Ralph
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On behalf of Tim Downing
The Sedgefield site is in danger of being lost due to pilots flying over the house to the West of takeoff.
Our permission to fly there depends on us not flying too far along the ridge.
Please ensure that none of us are responsible for any problems.
Speak to fellow pilots before launching at Sedge and remind them not to go too far West.
Thanks
Tim
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Breaking News / Site News / Site News Franschoek
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on: November 20, 2006, 11:08:11 AM
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Started by Karen Ralph | Last post by Karen Ralph
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Thanks to Barry and Candice for negotiating on Franschhoek site and helping to keep it open.
The Overberg club was approached directly by the site owners / municipality and asked why nobody was paying their site fees.
In other words our flying does not go unnoticed.
If pilots continue to fly there without permits this site may be closed, so please please please do the right thing.
CURRENT SITUATION - LANDING IS SENSITIVE
If pilots want to fly they must call the office of the Developer on 021 876 2686 and let them know that they will be flying.
This is only necessary during the week. The weekend is OK as the office is closed and generally there is no building activity.
NEW DAILY SITE FEE - GET YOUR PERMIT
Before proceeding to the hill, each pilot needs to purchase a permit R10 a day (for hiking) from the Tourism Office as you enter Franschoek.
If the Tourism office is not open, payment can be made once you have finished flying.
If the office is still closed, you must go to Mr Jan Victor at 3 Van Riebeeckst, and he will arrange for the permit.
This is being done on a trust basis and it is imperative that everyone pays.
YEARLY FEE FOR REGULARS
For those that fly there regularly it is recommended that you obtain a yearly permit for R120 directly from:
Jan Victor
P O Box 61
Franschoek, 7690
jeevee@telkomsa.net
021 876 4792
Banking details for transfer:
Mont Rochelle Advisory Board
Nedbank Franschhoek Branch no. 147-005
Acc. no. 1470063832
LANDING IS CHANGING
Landing will be changing all the time until the development is complete. It is currently on the "fire" road that goes round the development.
Under the Franschoek Sign near the dam. You can see the road. Pilots should call Barry on +27 82 658 6710 when they are on take off to get a proper brief of where to land.
You may drive in through the main entrance only, past the new offices, turn first right, and drive toward where the old dump used to be. Cars must not go past this point.
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Kind regards,
Greg Hamerton
Site Officer
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Breaking News / Site News / Re: SLP
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on: November 09, 2006, 09:11:24 AM
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Started by Karen Ralph | Last post by Karen Ralph
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Message from Dave Storm:
I happened to be on my way up to take-off just as some gliders were about to
land(the wind had picked up and pilots flying were landing) - as we were
driving a glider was crossing over the tar road at 10-20m( ?) above our vehicle to
land on the left hand side(going up) of the N2.
One could not help but take notice of the object in the air whilst driving,
hmmm..... maybe traffic officers have reason for concern.
If possible perhaps landing should be on the right of the N2 with a minimum
height limit for anyone wishing to fly over the N2.
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Breaking News / Site News / Koringberg open 19th of November
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on: November 09, 2006, 09:07:16 AM
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Started by Karen Ralph | Last post by Karen Ralph
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Koringberg will reopen again officially on Saturday the 19th of November!
There is still some paperwork, protocols, check lists and signatures etc that need to be put into place, but for the rest it’s a done deal. A big thank you to all members from both clubs who were involved in the negotiations.
The agreed upon rules are below.
SUGGESTED PARA-GLIDER RULES (as discussed in meeting with SAAF ATC at AFB Langebaanweg) – prepared by Lt Col Jacques Adamo
1. ENR 5.1-14, all appropriate AIC’s and NOTAMS apply as the overarching authority. The following points should serve as complimentary to these documents.
2. Phone ATC at Langebaanweg (or ATC at Cape Town if no contact with Langebaanweg) prior to commencing with flying operations for the day. Then check in with ATC upon completion of flying operations for the day.
3. Adhere to all ATC instructions and restrictions as briefed for the day.
4. Suggest that the club rosters a Ground Liaison/Safety Officer for the day’s operations. The GLSO should have at least a Restricted Radio Licence and must man an air band radio with the appropriate VHF frequency selected and on. He/she should also man the appropriate 2-way radio frequency for paraglider operations & a cell phone.
5. Pilots should have the following equipment on their person when flying:
a. 2-way radio with the appropriate para-glider frequency selected and on.
b. A serviceable cell phone with ATC contact telephone numbers.
c. GPS/Variometer/Altimeter with recordable capability.
d. Map of FAR 45 with all restrictions and airspace parameters clearly marked.
e. Preferably wearing some kind of radar reflective material.
6. Remain well clear of all controlled airspace (unless if otherwise arranged with ATC Langebaanweg).
7. Large para-glider gatherings (such as competitions) must be prearranged via the CAMU with ATC & CAA and the required NOTAM action to be taken. This must be done at least 6 weeks prior to commencement of such flying operations. Suggest a SAAF ATC be present to serve as a GLSO, manning all the appropriate air band radio frequencies.
8. These rules are subject to change as deemed necessary by SAAF or Civil ATC.
NOTE: We can run these rules for testing purposes until end December 2006. Then they can be reviewed and set on stone w.e.f. 1 January 2007, reviewable in October of each year.
Remember there are individuals that do not want us flying from this site, so any transgression will be felt by the entire paragliding community. We will not hesitate to name and shame.
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Breaking News / Site News / SLP
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on: October 31, 2006, 01:08:53 PM
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Started by Karen Ralph | Last post by Karen Ralph
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I've just chatted to the Provincial Traffic Department (Somerset West).
They approached Candice when they were training there recently, and
last weekend there were traffic police cars watching our activities.
They have been taking photographs and documenting our activities. We
don't want to lose this site, and the traffic authorities have
legitimate concerns. I have set up a meeting with them to discuss the
problems with paragliding in close proximity to the N2. Landing in the
carpark, using the carpark area for 'organised activities' and the
soaring close to the N2 seems to be the major issue. He was concerned
about 'organised groups' (ie. schools/tandems) that use the carpark
area without permits. In this vein he will be evicting the illegal
informal traders, so soliciting tandems in the carpark is also not a
good idea right now. I will find out about the exact boundaries of the
privately owned land in due course and discuss with the traffic
authorities how to come to some agreement in terms of which they are
happy.
In the interim, please don't launch any students from the carpark.
Minimum 80 flights for PILOTS who want to launch from the grass at the
carpark, and insist that they fly WELL CLEAR of N2 on their first
soaring passes.
Please NO TOPLANDING until this is sorted out.
Landing at the bottom seems to be okay as long as you don't approach
LOW OVER THE N2 - make sure you set up correctly, and keep retrieve
vehicles off the side of the road.
Kind regards,
Greg Hamerton
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