Special Interest Groups
Control Line Association of South Africa - CLASA
Control Line Association of South Africa - CLASA
The activity of Control Line flying in South Africa, goes back to the late 1940's, and was the second major discipline to be flown in South Africa. There are four categories for Control Line competition and these are; stunt, team racing, combat, and speed. The extra event that is not part of the normal FAI competitions is scale.
Theo Kleynhans
083-725-9279
kleynhtr@eskom.co.za
Theo Kleynhans
083-725-9279
kleynhtr@eskom.co.za
Model Helicopters SA - MHSA
F3c/n-SA is a Special Interest Group (SIG) formed to actively promote the assembly and flying of model helicopters under the auspices of SAMAA. There can be little doubt that the flying of radio controlled helicopters is the most challenging of all remote controlled flying model classes. "Most challenging" does not mean that it is either the ultimate or the best - that is for the individual to decide for himself.
Carlo Steyn
083 292 2145
Carlo Steyn
083 292 2145
South African Miniature Pylon Racing Association - SAMPRA
Radio Control Pylon racing is an adrenaline rush like few others offered in RC.
Racing head- to-head against three other pilots around the course tests your flying ability and will leave you craving more.Pylon Races are not just for pilots, but are great events for spectators, too.
There is a lot going on during a pylon race—and flying is only part of the activity.
Matthys Botha
073-895-9909
bothamj@hotmail.com
Racing head- to-head against three other pilots around the course tests your flying ability and will leave you craving more.Pylon Races are not just for pilots, but are great events for spectators, too.
There is a lot going on during a pylon race—and flying is only part of the activity.
http://www.pylonracing.co.za//
Matthys Botha
073-895-9909
bothamj@hotmail.com
South African Model Parachute Enthusiasts - SAMPE
SAMPE focus on competitive Model Parachute Enthusiasts in hoping to provide a participative national footprint for the future.
Our key objective is to grow the hobby into a sport with possible international participation or events hosting.
Pieter Mulder
082-828-5719
082-828-5719
Our key objective is to grow the hobby into a sport with possible international participation or events hosting.
Pieter Mulder
082-828-5719
082-828-5719
FLY-FPV-SA
Fly FPV SA is a Special Interest Group under the South African Model Aircraft Association (SAMAA) and is tasked with promoting safe First Person View (FPV) flying and competitions in South Africa.
Flying a Multi-rotor aircraft designed for filming such as the Dji Phantom is not the same as flying FPV even though they share some similarities they have a completely different set of rules and procedures, you do not need a licence to fly FPV however it is recommended you obtain a SAMAA multi-rotor Line Of Sight (LOS) and FPV proficiency ratings that indicates you have the skills and knowledge to pilot a multi-rotor aircraft.
Flying a Multi-rotor aircraft designed for filming such as the Dji Phantom is not the same as flying FPV even though they share some similarities they have a completely different set of rules and procedures, you do not need a licence to fly FPV however it is recommended you obtain a SAMAA multi-rotor Line Of Sight (LOS) and FPV proficiency ratings that indicates you have the skills and knowledge to pilot a multi-rotor aircraft.
Large Scale Aerobatics - LSA
Large Scale Aerobatics is a SIG (Special Interest Group) affiliated with SAMAA whereby we fly large scale aerobatic aircraft in competitions to test our skill and sometimes our nerves.
Large Scale Aerobatics has been running for a number of years, but of late, has needed a change in order to get known worldwide so that our top pilots may compete with the best of the best in the world, and we know that they will make us proud.
Large Scale Aerobatics has been running for a number of years, but of late, has needed a change in order to get known worldwide so that our top pilots may compete with the best of the best in the world, and we know that they will make us proud.
Model Aerobatic Association SA - MAASA
What is the appeal of Precision Aerobatics?
Precision Aerobatics is an addiction as well as an international sport that demands discipline. As with all addictions you need to TRY it before you can become hooked.
You need to understand the rules of the sport which are defined by the FAI Sporting code and amended for local use in the Sporting Code.
To become a proficient Aerobatic pilot takes years of practise and dedication but the improvement to your flying skills will be immediately apparent and the self satisfaction as each new skill is learnt and perfected will be on-going and can culminate in representing South Africa at the F3A World Championships
Joining MAASA is as easy as completing the application form and paying the prescribed membership fee.
Download the schedules. Do a bit of Reading and some practise. Check out the calendar of events for your next local event!!!
Grant Brook
082 888 0670
chairman@maasa.co.za
Precision Aerobatics is an addiction as well as an international sport that demands discipline. As with all addictions you need to TRY it before you can become hooked.
You need to understand the rules of the sport which are defined by the FAI Sporting code and amended for local use in the Sporting Code.
To become a proficient Aerobatic pilot takes years of practise and dedication but the improvement to your flying skills will be immediately apparent and the self satisfaction as each new skill is learnt and perfected will be on-going and can culminate in representing South Africa at the F3A World Championships
Joining MAASA is as easy as completing the application form and paying the prescribed membership fee.
Download the schedules. Do a bit of Reading and some practise. Check out the calendar of events for your next local event!!!
http://https://www.maasa.co.za//
Grant Brook
082 888 0670
chairman@maasa.co.za
Model Gliding Assosiation - MGA
The MGA BLOG is the official electronic news-media for the Model Gliding Association, the SAMAA designated Special Interest Group that maintains the interests of RC gliding and competitive soaring in South Africa.
Brett Lewis
076 191 5277
flymga@gmail.com
Brett Lewis
076 191 5277
flymga@gmail.com
National Assosiation of Scale Aeromodelers - NASA
NASA is the Special Interest Group of the South African Model Aircraft Association that is involved with the development of the competitive aspects of scale aeromodelling. Locally, NASA has created the structure for regions to participate in the Series Scale Competitions in order that participants may qualify for participation in the annual SA Scale Masters event which is usually held in March of every year.
Koos Pretorius
082 928 0368
jacobus.p@vodamail.co.za
Koos Pretorius
082 928 0368
jacobus.p@vodamail.co.za
South African Model Jet Association - SAMJA
The objectives of SAMJA, as the officially recognised special interest group forModel Jet Aircraft by SAMAA, will be to:
Advance and encourage all aspects of the building and flying of TurbineModel Jet Aircraft, Ducted Fan Jet Aircraft and any Model Aircraft usingJet Propulsion excluding Rocket Power.
Dean Grobbelaar
082 338 9508
dean@aerialconcepts.co.za
Advance and encourage all aspects of the building and flying of TurbineModel Jet Aircraft, Ducted Fan Jet Aircraft and any Model Aircraft usingJet Propulsion excluding Rocket Power.
Dean Grobbelaar
082 338 9508
dean@aerialconcepts.co.za
National Model Fun-Fly Association
The National Model Fun Fly Special Interest Group is run under the auspices of SAMAA. Fun Fly Series competitions are open to any SAMAA registered club in South Africa.
The idea of the Fun Fly Series held at Model RC Clubs are to have FUN! FUN! FUN!
Wayne Urquhart
082 418 3456
admin@funfly.co.za
The idea of the Fun Fly Series held at Model RC Clubs are to have FUN! FUN! FUN!
Wayne Urquhart
082 418 3456
admin@funfly.co.za
Other links
International aviation authorities
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, FAI - The World Air Sports Federation, was founded in 1905. It is a non-governmental and non-profit making international organisation with the basic aim of furthering aeronautical and astronautical activities worldwide, ratifying world and continental records and coordinating the organisation of international competitions.
After a century of steady growth, FAI is now an organisation of more than 100 member countries, forming a strong network linking all those who participate in air sports worldwide.
FAI Lausanne, Switzerland - Susanne Schödel,
+41 21 345 1070, +41 21 345 1070
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, FAI - The World Air Sports Federation, was founded in 1905. It is a non-governmental and non-profit making international organisation with the basic aim of furthering aeronautical and astronautical activities worldwide, ratifying world and continental records and coordinating the organisation of international competitions.
After a century of steady growth, FAI is now an organisation of more than 100 member countries, forming a strong network linking all those who participate in air sports worldwide.
FAI Lausanne, Switzerland - Susanne Schödel,
+41 21 345 1070, +41 21 345 1070
South African Civil Aviation Authority
The roles and responsibilities of the SACAA revolve around the following six areas of oversight:
Aircraft Safety.
Aviation Securtiy.
Air Safety Infrastructure.
Air Safety Operations.
Risk and Compliance.
Accident and Incident Investigation.
011 545 1000
Aircraft Safety.
Aviation Securtiy.
Air Safety Infrastructure.
Air Safety Operations.
Risk and Compliance.
Accident and Incident Investigation.
011 545 1000
Namaqualand Aero Sport Association (NASA)
The event is hosted by the Namaqualand Aero Sport Association (NASA) in Springbok, Northern Cape. Every year RC pilots gather to celebrate RC Flying in this great environment.
After a century of steady growth, FAI is now an organisation of more than 100 member countries, forming a strong network linking all those who participate in air sports worldwide.
After a century of steady growth, FAI is now an organisation of more than 100 member countries, forming a strong network linking all those who participate in air sports worldwide.