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Welcome to SA Power Flying
Welcome to the SA Power Flying Association, a community of aviation enthusiasts that are passionate about recreational flying in South Africa. If you are bored of the $100 burger or breakfast runs to the same old airfields, then we have great news for you. SA Power…
Parys Aeroclub Airweek 2017 Spot Landing Results
The day’s events kicked off with a SAPFA Spot landing competition, the competition was flown under FIA rules, the overall competition was won by Ron Strik in his Cessna 150 followed by Marcel Griffioen in a Pipistrel Sinus, they finished jointly on 22 points but…
The 13th Rand Airport Challenge 2017
11th February 2017 By Cally Eckard It was 13th time lucky for this event, with no incidences for organiser Frank Eckard. Rand Airport waived landing fees for the sixteen aircraft who took part, and provided Paul Roberts to be the Safety Officer for the event. …
Chairman’s Report 2016
The South African Power Flying Association’s (SAPFA) main focus is to organise and promote power flying sports. We also represent the interests of our members by providing input on matters that affect GA pilots. We maintain links with the General Aviation Commission…
The Bob Hay Fun Rally at Baragwanath Airfield
19 November 2016 By Cally Eckard Eight teams participated in this rally, four of them first-timers, who now describe themselves as hooked on the sport. Roger Bizzoli organised the event, and made sure the competitors and spectators were well supplied with breakfast…
EAA Brits Sun & Fun 2016 Adventure Rally
– By Rob Jonkers This year’s EAA Sun & Fun flying event was planned similar to the event held in 2015 as a format that EAA’ers enjoyed, as a more relaxed fun kind of event mostly involving observation out of the window recognition of ground features and learning…
Report on the Meeting of the FAI General Aviation Commission
Report on the Meeting of the FAI General Aviation Commission (GAC) held in Limassol, Cyprus From Thursday 3rd to Sunday 5th of November 2016 By Frank Eckard Our International Family The meeting was attended by delegate Hans Schwebel and alternative delegate Frank…