Still Bay Flying Club
- FACY
“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”
– Leonardo DaVinci
Still bay Flying Club - Established 1985
Still Bay Aerodrome (FACY) Based in Still Bay
October 1975 a portion of stand 238 was allocated for the development of the Still Bay Airfield. February 1976 the design for the airfield development was approved.From then to May 1979 a partnership between the Regional Council, the Still Bay Municipal Board and a few Private Individuals attempted to raise the funds for this development.
By May 1979 only 15% of the required funding could be raised. From August to September 1979 a local contractor was employed to prepare the runway surfaces and erect basic features such as a windsock and concrete run-up areas. Augustus 1984 the Municipal Board approved the erection of aircraft hangars on the premises and articulates a policy whereby the Municipal Board reserves all rights. After this approval another 10 such structures were approved for erection.
During 1985 the Municipal Board revisited and approved the construction of the secondary runway, the extension of the main runway by 200m, and an alternative access road, but this decision was never implemented. This decision was confirmed on 21 October 1985 when the Director of the Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism in Cape Town approved the modification in writing.
A flying club was established earlier (1985) but did not officially formulate. Over the past 30 years of its existence, the Still Bay airfield has at times been very popular with a sector of the flying community who owns property in the area. In 2009, a few of these flying enthusiasts and locals decided to re-establish the Still Bay Flying Club, to negotiate with the Hessequa Municipality for re-zoning and a lease of the airfield.
A constitution was drawn up and signed. But no formal membership was established until the lease agreement could be finalised. In 2021 the re-zoning of the airfield was finalised.
In September 2023 the lease agreement was finalised and signed between the Hessequa Municipality and the Still Bay Flying Club. The Club’s Constitution was amended, and formal membership, rules and procedures were formulated and accepted by the members present at the inaugural meeting in January 2024.
Our Recent
Main Objectives
Generally, to encourage and promote all aspects of general aviation.
To lease land from the Municipality on which the Airfield is situated.
To build, own, operate, and maintain the airfield, including any buildings and any other facilities that will support or promote aviation activities.
To sublease property and/or facilities on the airfield for aviation-related purposes
To oversee all aviation operations on the airfield.
To engage in common aviation-related commercial activities.
To facilitate training and instruction for its members.
To provide facilities and amenities for all its members.
To function as a non-profit making flying club, which means inter alia that:
- No income or profit for the Club shall be distributed to any member or person, and the funds of the Club may only be used to further and promote the objects of the Club.
- To provide and maintain a functional airfield in line with the spatial development plan for the area making provision for aviation-related emergency services and other activities aligned with the objectives of the Club.
- The activities of the Club may only be carried out to further and promote the objects of the Club.
Useful Information
How to Become a Member
Visit our contact us page and you will find all the relevant information in the "become a member" section
Fees
The Fees are available under the "visiting pilots" section on the Pilot page
Visiting Procedure
You will find the necessary documentation, forms and indemnity form in the "Visiting Pilots" section
Stilbaai & Surrounds
Go ahead and visit the Garden Route and Klein Karoo website or download the Garden Route and Klein Karoo App.
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Airfield Plan & Layout
By visiting our Pilots page you will be able to get all the relavant info about the airfield
Weather
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SBFC Fee Summary
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Testimonials
What Our Members Say
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