Recreational Aviation Australia

Aviation association

Recreational Aviation Australia Limited

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

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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

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

## See also

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* List of RA-Aus certified aircraft types

## References

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1. ^ 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.
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.

## External links

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* Official web site

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