Administration

SAPFA BosberaadThe 2010 Annual SAPFA "Bosberaad" was held from 5 - 7 February. It was hosted by Ron Stirk on his game farm, Paddafontein, about 10 nm South of Thabazimbi (as the crow flies). The SAPFA committee was joined at various stages by Kevin Storie, the recently appointed General Manager of the Aero Club of South Africa, Koos Marais (Chairman of AOPA-SA), Neville Bohm (Chairman of EAA) supported by Karl Jensen and two EAA committee members.

This is the first year that SAPFA have extended the invitation to EAA, AOPA and Aeroclub to join their annual planning meeting. It has been recognized that the combining of forces across the various representative bodies has become a necessary path to follow. While each of the respective organisations have their unique focus area it was agreed that they would work together on issues of common interest to prevent duplication of effort and ensure effective representation for General Aviation. A small sub-committee with one person from EAA, AOPA and SAPFA was formed with the view of formulating an action plan. It was also agreed that a representative from CAASA would be invited to attend.

Committees of the South African Power Flying Association

Since 1987/8 the South African Power Flying Association (SAPFA) has been managed and administered by a Committee which is elected by members on an annual basis. In terms of the constitution of SAPFA the committee must have representation from all larger regions. Prior to that power flying was administered by a sub-committee of the Aero Club of South Africa.

2009-2010

Frank Eckard, Chairman PO Box 9060, Benoni, 1505 Home 011-395 1968 Work 011-395 1968 Fax 011-395 1968 Cell 083-269 1516

Event Approval in terms of AIC19.1

AIC 19.1 requires competitive events to be approved by the Aero Club of South Africa. The AIC contains a comprehensive definition of what type of events require permission - see AIC 19.1

Aero Club has delegated the approval process for rally and precision flying, air racing and landing competitions to SAPFA. In order to expedite the approval process SAPFA requests that a written application be made by completing the attached Application Form