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The HGFA is a non profit sporting body that administers Hang Gliding, Paragliding and Weight Shift Microlights under the regulations laid down by the Civil Air Safety Authority. As the administering body it provides standards for pilot training syllabus, pilot and instructor certifications and best practice in operational procedures throughout all of Australia.




 
 


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14 October 2009
The New 2010 - 2012
Committee of Management

Brian WEBB
Benn KOVCO
Lee PATTERSON
Rob WOODWARD
John TWOMEY
Raef MACKAY
Alex JONES
Chris DRAKE
Peter WENNERSTEN

23 September 2009

VOTE NOW in 2010 Board Election

Board Election voting closes on 2nd Oct 2009 Get your vote in now. Lost your Ballot Paper?

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15 September 2009

Sports Aviation Takes On The Risks...
The sports aviation industry and CASA have begun discussions about a new risk-based oversight approach. The inaugural Sport Aviation Safety Forum was held last month in Canberra to begin work on the approach to oversight. About 40,000 people are involved in sports aviation, operating more than 9000 aircraft across the nation. Changes being considered to the safety oversight of the sector aim to improve the self-administration processes. The moves follow a recent industry risk study conducted for CASA by consultants Aerosafe Risk Management. Ten organisations representing the diverse areas of sport aviation including parachuting, hang gliding and ultra-lights, assisted the study by building an individual risk profile of their activities. This led to the development of valuable ideas for treating risks and improving safety in the various sports. CASA has announced it will set up a new Sport Aviation office, as well as creating a sports aviation policy framework and providing performance standards for the sector. The Sport Aviation office will be a part of CASAs Standards Development and Future Technology division.


2 September 2009

SGM Voting Time Extended

Please note the change of close off date being extended to 30th September - this provides for the time in any confusion over the vote and also caters for the 28 days required for the member decision and return post under the constitution.


6 July 09

Board Election Schedule

Nominations are accepted until COB 14th Aug 09. Nominees listed Sept Edition Soaring Australia. Ballots submitted by COB 2nd Oct 09. New Board 2010-2012, listed in November Soaring Edition. The New Board takes position April 2010 (hand over meeting)

 

June 09

Updates to 95.8, 95.10 and 95.32

New updates to these rules soon to be released. Keep a watch here for publishing of the new rules. Link will be placed to each regulation as soon as it is made law. Check CASA website for progress updates.

 

June 09

New WM defect reports

Oil filter brackets on Airborne 582 showing fatigue cracks as low as 50 hours but more frequently at 300-800 hrs.

 

April 09

Mandatory ELTs For WM

CASA moves to mandate ELTs for all CAO 95.32 WM aircraft flying over 50nm from point of take off.

 

Map Symbols for HG/PG/WM
Data list of symbols for HGFA aircraft operations Australia wide. Please check to see if information is correct and where possible provide updated information and contact person to the HGFA General Manager. Data will be updated to Office of Airspace Regulation every six months.

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IMPORTANT: Proposed change to Civil Aviation Orders 
Notice of Proposed Rule Making
Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs) that govern our operations will soon
change to Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) with the implementation of CASR Part 103 and Part 149 . These regulations
are now available for review. All pilots should become familiar with
Part 103 (Operations) Part 149 (Organisation)

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Ph: 03 9336 7155 Fax: 03 9336 7177 Email: office@hgfa.asn.au
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