Recreational Aviation Australia

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited
Founded1983
Type Not for profit
Purpose Aviation advocacy and aircraft registration
Headquarters Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Membership9400 (February 2017) [1]
Key people
Chairman - Michael Monck [2]
CEO - Maxine Milera
Website raaus.com.au
Formerly called
The Australian Ultralight Federation

Recreational Aviation Australia (abbreviated to RAAus), formerly known as the Australian Ultralight Federation (AUF), is the governing body for ultralights in Australia. [3]

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RAAus registers ultralight aircraft and issues pilot certificates through 170 approved flight training facilities under a delegation from the nation's aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. [1]

Mission

RAAus' stated mission is:

"Accessible, safe aviation for all by being an industry leader in developing sport and recreational aviation for the fun and enjoyment of our members" [4]

Membership

As of 24 September 2020 RAAus had just under 10,000 voting members and almost 3,500 aircraft registered. [5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Brandon, John (March 2010). "The RA-Aus association and our mission". Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2010.
  2. Recreational Aviation Australia (1 October 2011). "Your RAAus contacts". Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
  3. Civil Aviation Safety Authority (n.d.). "Sport and Recreational Flying Associations". Archived from the original on 15 May 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  4. "Strategic Plan - RAAus". www.raa.asn.au. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  5. "About Us". Recreational Aviation Australia. Archived from the original on 16 April 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2008.