Safety Notice

SAFETY NOTICE

SAFETY NOTICE

Cape Town, 27 May 2025

Lion’s Head Top Take-Off

After careful consideration, the Glen Safety Committee has decided to temporarily classify the Top Take-Off at Lion’s Head as a Sport License site. This follows a series of recent incidents and safety concerns.

Reasons for This Decision

  • A rise in incidents at the site.
  • Technically challenging take-off with tight cycles and a cliff launch.
  • Increasing number of Basic License pilots flying in unsuitable conditions.
  • The site is only safe to fly in a generally West wind direction.
  • The site is not suitable to flying in wind shadow conditions.

This site grading is effective immediately.

This is a temporary measure until a formal decision is finalised with SAHPA and other stakeholders.

Lion’s Head Flying
All pilots (tandem and solo) must announce Lion’s Head flights on the Glen Club - Lions Head Flying and Sign Off WhatsApp group.

Reasons for This Decision

  • Lion’s Head is a sensitive site as it is part of the Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site. 
  • There is an increasing number of pilots that fly the site without the appropriate permit or license.
  • There is an increasing number of first-time pilots that fly the site without appropriate briefing and supervision.
  • A notice on the WhatsApp group will ensure that appropriate information is shared about flying conditions and that first-time pilots receive the required briefing and supervision.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping the site safe for all.
The Glen Paragliding Club Safety Committee

Francois De Villiers, Safety Officer
Lamont Ferreira, Safety Officer
Michele Lodi-Fè, Chairman


THE GLEN PARAGLIDING CLUB
PHONE  +27 (0) 21 438 1512
EMAIL  glenclubparagliding@gmail.com
WEBSITE  www.glenclub.co.za/paragliding/

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