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As an officially recognised representative body for the promotion and preservation
of sport aviation and amateur aircraft construction in South Africa
at the grassroots level, the Aircraft Homebuilders considers itself
as an important player in the aviation related fields in South Africa.
To an extent, this interest also includes the conservation of
South African Aviation Heritage facilities present at Swartkop in
accordance the National Heritage Resource Act No 25 of 1999. The
airfield is one of the oldest in South Africa and should therefore
be conserved as a historic airport. The declaration as a conservation
area under the act therefore places an obligation on the people
of South Africa to conserve these facilities for all future generations
of South Africans.
Through the years, AHASA have established a very good relationship
with South African Air Force (SAAF) Museum through the organisation,
Friends of the SAAF Museum. AHASA members are still actively involved
in restoration projects, which is being undertaken at several of
the museums' facilities.
The number of restoration projects at the SAAF Museum, however
has decreased dramatically over the last few years, and with that,
the opportunity to expose the young aviation enthusiast to the world
of aircraft construction and maintenance, in addition to flying
experience.
AHASA positively contribute to the promotion of our country's
aviation heritage through the active involvement and the conservation
thereof through member participation.
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