Recreational Aviation Australia
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| Type | Not for profit |
| Founded | 1983 (as the Australian Ultralight Federation) |
| Headquarters | Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Membership | Individuals and companies |
| Field | Aviation advocacy and aircraft registration |
| Number of Members | 9400 (February 2017)[1] |
| Key Personnel | Chairman - Michael Monck[2] CEO - Maxine Milera |
| Website | www.raaus.com.au |
Recreational Aviation Australia (abbreviated to RAAus), formerly known as the Australian Ultralight Federation (AUF), is the governing body for ultralights in Australia.[3]
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
[edit]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
[edit]As of 24 September 2020 RAAus had just under 10,000 voting members and almost 3,500 aircraft registered.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Brandon, John (March 2010). "The RA-Aus association and our mission". Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2010.
- ^ Recreational Aviation Australia (1 October 2011). "Your RAAus contacts". Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ^ 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) - ^ "Strategic Plan - RAAus". www.raa.asn.au. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "About Us". Recreational Aviation Australia. Archived from the original on 16 April 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2008.
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