Spring TMG Fly-in at Parys Aerodrome 12 October 2013

On Saturday 12 October 2013 Christophe Roelofse, chairman of Power Assisted Soaring Association of South-Africa, hosted a Touring Motor Glider (TMG) fly-in at Parys Airfield. Even though we had to compete with Secunda Air-show, the day turned out to be adrenaline-pumping-licious.

Thank you for all your support, we could not have done it without you!

The idea behind these official seasonal fly-in’s, is to create awareness and exposure for Part 62 Sub part 17 category – Touring Motor Gliders.

Any weather is GOOD TMG weather and PAS (Power Assisted Soaring) was the order of the day. The Touring Motor Gliders had the perfect weather conditions for utilizing thermals –to switch off the engine and glide!

Parys Flying Club (PFC)

Parys Flying Club – ATO (Air Training Organization) / Flight School – has been approved by SACAA (Civil Aviation Authority) – for TMG (Touring Motor Glider) training under Part 62 S/Part 17 – according to Part 141.
PASASA as part of their commitment to develop TMG in South Africa - assisted PFC with their newly developed TPM (Training Procedures Manual) – to include TMG and all the new regulations / sections such as SMS, etc. PASASA also has a support publication – “TMG Good Practice” a guide to aid ATO in general operations and training. There are Snr Gr A PASASA instructors available to assist ATO / Instructors – to obtain TMG ratings both under Part 62 (S/Part 17) and Part 61.

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Congratulations … parys flying club chairperson …

PASASA CP Christophe Roelofse - congratulating the CFI Johan Van Garderin of PFC Parys Flying Club – on their new SACAA Part 141 TPM approval / and TMG Part 62 S/Part17 for TMG (Touring Motor Glider). Christophe Roelofse – first introduced Johan to Touring Motor Glider in 2005 – and they have ever since been at it …

Thank you to Frans at Parys Airfield for his hospitality. It was a beautiful venue and the catering was great. Well done to the PASASA-team, Christophe Roelofse – chairperson and host, Jaco Mentz – Safety Officer and Marietjie van Niekerk – Compliance Officer.