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.
14 October 2009
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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.
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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
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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HGFA NATIONAL OFFICE
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4a/60 Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, Vic 3042
Ph: 03 9336 7155 Fax: 03 9336 7177 Email:
office@hgfa.asn.au
ABN: 15 276 389 269