Paragliding Porterville - Airspace
The entire paragliding Porterville area is bound by airspace:
- Entire Area: Cape Town UTA B - Class C - FL195/FL145.
- South of Saron: Cape Town TMA E - Class C - FL145/FL085.
- West of R365/R44: Langebaan Military - FAR45A - FL195/FL1500AGL.
Source:
- South Western Cape Aeronautical Chart as Published by the Chief Directorate, South Western Cape Second Edition 2000, Aeronautical Edition September 2009.
In broad terms this means:
- FL140 ceiling applies everywhere.
- Langebaanweg clearance is required to fly most sites in the area.
- Stay below FL085 when flying south of Saron.
- This is "friendly" interpreration is a rough guideline only.
- The Chief Directorate via South African CIVL Aviation Authority is the only source.
- If you are unsure then get an airspace map or ask.
Unofficial (but usefull) downloads:
- SA Google Earth Airspace
- SA Open Air text (XCSoar, Free Flight etc.)
- XCSoar Map - Western Cape (4.7 MB)
Langebaan Airspace (FAR45/46) snippet with persmission from SAHPA
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