By the Community, for the Community
Making Aviation SEEE™Safe · Efficient · Enjoyable · Easy
Pilot Tools
Purpose-built tools for flying in Southern Africa, developed by the community.
Aviation weather for Zimbabwe at a glance — plan your flight with current conditions, forecasts and weather cams, all in one app.
Open wx.saaopa.orgFile your flight plans online — prepare, validate and submit without the paperwork. Coming to the SAAOPA app family.
Learn moreThe SAAOPA platform is growing. New applications for the region's aviators will appear here as they are released.
See what's plannedInformation & Services
One home for the publications, notices and services you rely on — rolling out progressively.
The latest local industry news, association updates and event announcements, delivered to members.
Coming Soon 🛡️Safety promotion, occurrence lessons and seasonal hazard advisories for operations across Southern Africa.
Coming Soon 📖Aeronautical Information Publications in searchable online form, starting with Zimbabwe — GEN, ENR and AD parts at your fingertips.
Coming Soon ⚖️Civil aviation law for the region — starting with Zimbabwe — kept up to date so you always know the rules you fly under.
Coming Soon 📢Current notices to airmen — starting with Zimbabwean airspace — decoded and easy to scan.
Coming Soon 🗺️Prepare and file your flight plan online — validation built in, no more fax machines.
In Development 💬Member forums for hangar talk — type groups, safety discussions, trip reports and classifieds.
Live 🔑Membership is free for now. Verify your e-mail and cell number to unlock Safety Wings, more weather messages and the forum.
Live 🏅The wall of fame — the companies and individuals whose support keeps the region's aviation flying.
Coming SoonOur Community
SAAOPA represents the full spectrum of Southern African aviation — powered and unpowered, crewed and uncrewed.
Join Us
Create an account and verify your e-mail address and your cell number. Your membership becomes active once both are verified.
Take part in the SAAOPA Safety Wings program.
Ask WX Copilot for weather by WhatsApp, e-mail or inReach.
Contribute to the community and have your voice heard.
Paid subscriptions are planned.
How membership works · Companies that want to support SAAOPA: see Patrons & Sponsors or contact admin@saaopa.org.