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2020 SAAsMA Biennial Conference: It’s on again!!

: Published: 16 September 2020; Last Updated: 22 September 2020; Hits: 17

As you all know the July 2020 SAAsMA conference was cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Now, with changes in technology, instead of waiting until next year we (the Exco) have decided to arrange a webinar type conference over the period 30 October to 1 November this year.

We are in process of hiring a professional company to manage the event for us and since whole day webinar attendance is not the ideal situation we will ensure that those who are unable to attend during the day can view the recorded presentations after hours, at a time of their own choosing, and can also still obtain CPD points.

More details will be sent out shortly. See you then (on Zoom).

2019 Novel Coronavirus – where to get latest info

: Published: 07 March 2020; Last Updated: 07 March 2020; Hits: 2121

Three useful sites for obtaining info concerning the current Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak. These sites are updated frequently so should always have the latest info.

AME & AME Refresher courses

: Published: 18 April 2019; Last Updated: 01 June 2020; Hits: 1940

All courses are now managed by Dr Bogatsu, Senior Manager, Aviation Medicine at the SACAA. Contact her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Finding relevant medical information on the SACAA website

: Published: 01 April 2019; Last Updated: 20 January 2020; Hits: 2090

The SACAA technical standards relating to medical matters can be found on the SACAA website using two methods.

For more information click here

Problems with the EMPIC System

: Published: 19 April 2019; Last Updated: 20 January 2020; Hits: 2620

Personnel from Synova are no longer directly involved. DAMEs experiencing problems must contact the SACAA personnel who are on standby weekdays until 20:00 and Saturdays until 14:00.

EMPIC: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

: Published: 01 April 2019; Last Updated: 20 January 2020; Hits: 2765

As you are aware, the SACAA EMPIC Medical System went live for Designated Aviation Medicine on the 30th September 2017; please note that our office will not accept manual documents unless special arrangements have been made with our office for a DAME to continue with the manual system. Our office has compiled a list of questions identified by DAMEs and Medical Assessors and answers to address possible questions that may arise during the early stages of the implementation of the system for your reference below:

Dr Lesego Bogatsu 25 October 2017

Section 1: Questions Relating to Part 67 Regulation

Read the full document here