NTCA - Part 24 - where we at?

[skybound®]

I cant seem to pick up the bit of information that states exactly where we are in the process of tackling Part 24 other than the much needed submisssion of changes phase.

With 1 Jan 2008 looming ahead, and less than 3 weeks away until CAA closes its doors till 2008, I am sensing that no changes will be made until perhaps mid way thru next year at best.

There has been some talk about a moratorium or phasing in process - but exactly where do we stand? Is an AIC going to be issued? Is it just talk?

In absence of a mortorium or some form of relief, come 1 Jan we either have to do all the bits to comply until changes in the legislation are made or ground our non compliant NTCA aircraft.

Time - she be getting her coat, and heading out the door.

[lamercyfly]

Hi Sky......

I have written to Neil de Lange, and followed up twice...........

I have also asked Mike Blyth to follow up...........

It would appear from their lack of communication that they (read Aero Club, the body responsible for this distasteful state of affairs) are intent on taking decisions unilaterally again, and again, and again.....

If Neill does not have the courtesy of replying to my mail in a day or two, I will copy the mails I have sent to him on this forum.........

Just so you know......

Regards.

[Hot Stuff]

Thanks Dave

[skybound®]

Amidst rising emotions, borne out of frustration of affected parties,
today's Industry Liaison Forum has injected a glimmer of hope
regarding the NTCA issue. In his capacity of chairman, the SACAA's
CEO, Mr Zakes Myeza, once again guided the proceedings in such a
fashion that representatives felt that the first inklings of an
emerging solution is appearing. The acting Commissioner, Mr Gawie
Bestbier, proposed that the CAA should internally revise policy and
issue a statement to that effect by 7 Dec 2007. With such policy in
place the CAA will then continue its deliberations with industry
representatives who form part of a workgroup tasked to deal with this
issue. This workgroup, which will have members of EAA and Aero Club,
will amongst others formulate the criteria for interim exemption from
the application of regulations that have led to the current stale mate
situation. Senior management of the SACAA were in agreement with GA
representatives that urgent attention needed to be given to the
issuing of this exemption to alleviate hardship caused by restrictive
practices relating to the issuing of build permits, authorities to fly
and the registration of NTCA aircraft.

Mr Myeza's timely intervention, supported by Mr Chakarisa and Mr
Bestbier, has the potential to arrest the damage caused to industry
so far and will be recorded as another example of his sound
leadership.

[skybound®]

http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28009

If that is the extent of the relief - existing NTCA are screwed from 1 Jan 2008

[RudiGreyling]

Mike's View

viewtopic.php?p=59453#59453

Regards
Rudi

[Tjoek]

I renewed my ATF today. It states, amongst others, the following and I am not sure that I know if I will be flying legal or not come 1/1/08:

"In the interest of public and aviation safety, the applicant is required to comply with the following:

- The aircraft is serviceable before each flight and has undergone an inspection in terms of the Aircraft Maintenance Schedule preceding any flight and is correctly certified in the applicable aircraft record.

- All the requirements of Part 24 and Part 94 of the Civil Aviation regulations, 1997, as amended, are met."

[JACO]

GOOD QUESTION TJOEK

I STILL NEED TO DO MINE BEFORE CAA CLOSES NEXT WEEK,
BEEN A BIT BUZY AT WORK, BUT WILL GET AWAY NEXT WEEK,

BUT THE QUESTION IS : IS IT WORTH IT, OR DO WE NEED TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN LATER.

AS SOMEONE MENTIONED EARLIER, THE PROCESS IS PROBABLY GONNA
TAKE A GOOD COUPLE OF MONTHS TO COMPLETE, SO I HOPE OUR
ATF WILL DO TILL OUR NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION AND AP !

KEEP THE FAITH, AND THANX TO ALL THE PEOPLE INVOLVED !!!