AeCSA Charter
PROTECT AND PRESERVE
- By safeguarding and upholding the rights and privileges of its members across diverse aviation disciplines
- By conserving the spectrum of unfettered flight and securing our entitlement to enjoy the skies of South Africa
- By overseeing and shaping legislation in collaboration with authorities, addressing airspace usage, legal prerequisites, aircraft registration, medical regulations, and more
- By defending the rights of every member and segment against undue demands or limitations imposed by Aviation Authorities and other entities
ADMINISTER
- By gathering and overseeing membership details and subscriptions
- By meticulously handling finances for the collective advantage of all members
- By delivering administrative support to the Divisions (Sections) within the Aero Club
RECOGNISE CONTESTS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
- By serving as the guardian of aviation records and accomplishments
- By functioning as the official National Federation for Sport Aviation in South Africa, aligning with the mandates of SASCOC (South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee) and SRSA (Sport and Recreational South Africa)
- By representing Team South Africa and conferring national colors in accordance with established national sports policies
- By facilitating the organization of contests, securing airspace, coordinating facility arrangements, and managing overall event logistics
- By hosting nationally and internationally recognized events, adhering to the standards and regulations of the Féderation Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)
- By upholding South Africa’s FAl membership and proudly representing the nation on the global stage
PROMOTE AND GROW SPORT AND RECREATION AVIATION
- By promoting event hosting and orchestrating both individual and multifaceted activities
- By fostering aviation safety awareness through collaborative efforts among Aviation Institutions and Authorities
- By formulating programs that center around advancing and diversifying Sport Aviation
- By recognizing the endeavors of members who actively contribute to the advancement of Sport Aviation
The Aero Club of South Africa Today
A Century later, the very aims that were true then, still hold true today. The Aero Club of South Africa exists to protect the rights of its members across all aviation disciplines, ensuring continued access to our skies and advocating on behalf of recreational and sport aviators in legislative matters. We provide essential administration, manage memberships and finances, support affiliated divisions, and offer insurance solutions for recognised activities. As the national association for Sport Aviation, we uphold aviation records, oversee international competition in line with SASCOC and SRSA, and represent South Africa globally through the FAI. We also promote aviation growth by organising events, encouraging safety, and recognising the contributions of those advancing sport and recreational aviation.
The Aero Club Industry Structure
The Aero Club Governance Structure
Walter Doubell
ACTING Chairman
Advocacy
Governance
Reporting
FAI
Safety First Aviator
Iaan Myburgh
TREASURER
Treasurer
SRSA
Louis Stanford
EXEC MEMBER
Member
Association
The Aero Club of sa directors 2024
Acting Chairman – Walter Doubell | Treasurer – Iaan Myburgh | Executive Member – Louis Stanford
What The Aero Club Does
As the minutes capture back on 6 April 1920, a group of passionate aviators, mostly from serving forces, founded the Aero Club of South Africa. The very things that were true back then are still relevant today.
There are certain acts and regulatory requirements that have been formulated over the years to protect recreational and sport aviation. The Aero Club are recognised by various governmental and international aviation bodies as the governing bodies in South Africa. The Aero Club of South Africa is the official recognised body representing all affiliated sections on the various committees and forums listed below:
Industry Liaison Forum (ILF)
Deals with all matters relating to commercial and sport aviation.
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
working groups to deal with all air traffic control issues and special exemptions.
South African Sports Confederation Olympic Committee (SASCOC)
Deals with all sports in South Africa and controls the national and provincial colours for those federations that adhere to its rules and regulations.
General Aviation Safety Initiative Forum (GASI)
Deals with all safety in general aviation, which has already had a huge impact on reducing accidents
National Airspace Master plan (NAScom)
The group designing the guidance document for all airspace design in South Africa.
Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA)
To improve the quality of life of all South Africans, foster social cohesion, enhance nation building by maximising access, development and excellence at all levels of participation in sport and recreation.
National Airspace Committee (NASCOM)
Handles all matters with the design and regulation of airspace (this is very important to recreation aviation)
Department of Transport (DOT)
Provided guidance to the SACAA and handles all transport matters.
South African Air Force (SAAF)
Dealing with mutual airspace and air security matters.
Civil Aviation Regulation Committee (CARCom)
Deals with all regulations and development along with ICAO compliance or difference initiatives.
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
Deals with the meteorological data, the dissemination and the type of data required for aviation.
Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI)
Handling of records and international sporting events and rules for each discipline.
Aviation Medical Department (AVMED)
Working groups’ deals with the standards, training and all matters related to aviation medicals and especially the class IV requirements pertinent to recreational aviation.
CAA budget Consultation group
Assists in debating the SA CAA’s annual budget
Current Advocacy Matters
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