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