AHASA is a growing and diverse organisation of members with a wide range of aviation interests and backgrounds. It was founded as a South African alternative to the American Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), in 1992 by a group of individuals iwho were interested in building their own airplanes using locally available aircraft construction materials. The organisation has currently approximately 60 active members. |
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To be a member of the AHASA, you don't have to be a pilot or an aircraft owner; all that is necessary is a keen interest in aviation. There are many different ways to fulfil your aviation interests, whether it is building your own aircraft, participating in a restoration project or attending a fly-in. The AHASA has programs and activities that allow you to fulfil your needs. For further information about AHASA, please feel free to download the Introduction to AHASA (359KB). Click here...
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The Aircraft Homebuilders Association of South Africa has the following objectives:
- Active promotion of sport aircraft construction and flying to aviation enthusiast in Southern Africa.
- Developing sport aviation as a fully recognised sport.
- Making sport aviation accessible to people from all walks of life.
- Developing aircraft construction technology for sport aircraft to meet the highest safety standards, without infringing on the rights of the individual to freedom of expression.
- Evaluating and recommending materials produced in South Africa for the use in sport aircraft.
- Promoting sport aviation as a "family affair" and encouraging participation in our activities by all members of the family.
- Supporting members with technical and engineering
advice in the field of sport aircraft construction.