Visiting pilots are always welcome! Each year we are privileged to receive many overseas guests who come to experience the spectacular scenery and legendary South African soaring conditions. Cape Town International Airport is just more than an hour’s drive from the club. Many of our visitors prefer flying at the Cape Gliding Club because of the vicinity of the incredible city of Cape Town which is just the most beautiful place on the planet during the European winter.
We do encourage you to contact us before your visit so that we can assist in making your stay as pleasant as possible. Visiting pilots can either fly with an instructor during a training introductory flight, or they can fly at club rates if they join the club for a minimum of three months.
To fly solo, a visiting pilot must either have:
- a Valid South African GPL or
- a Foreign Glider Pilot’s License validated by the SACAA.
For information on validating your foreign GPL click Foreign Pilots and Training Introduction. To download the application forms click Application Validation and Application Certificate.
Accommodation
Club members / visitors may use the club hut for overnight accommodation or camp at the airfield. Private huts are also available for rent on the airfield (to be arranged directly with members concerned). In the town of Worcester there are numerous guest houses and a hotel. Other guest houses exist in the surrounding countryside. For accommodation enquiries visit: https://worcestertourism.com/where-to-stay/
Airspace and Radio Frequencies
Airspace is unrestricted up to FL85 (airfield elevation is 650ft). Airfield frequency is 124.8 MHz. ATC permission is required from Cape Town Approach ATC on 130.05 MHz to enter controlled airspace between FL85 and FL195 since Worcester airfield (FAWC) is situated underneath the Cape Town TMA. Outside the TMA airpace is unrestricted up to FL145. All radio communications are in English. Further away from the airfield (outside the TMA) use 131.125 MHz (within the Cape Province). Chat frequency is 123.4 MHz. Please see our Cloudbase Club Manual for details on specific reporting points when flying on the ridges.
Turn Points
Waypoints (turn points, airfields, etc.) can be downloaded from here.
Detailed info for 2023 visiting Pilots
This document provides more information on the most important matters for the visiting pilots. Licence issues, Fees and more.