Listed below are items that can be accessed from the MAAQ for all affiliated clubs
Setting up a new club.
Contact the Secretary for assistance.
Public flying displays.
Contact the Secretary for assistance.
Record keeping.
Contact the Treasurer for a copy of the MAAA data base system. Your computer needs Office Professional 2003 or later to run this package. For those Clubs with the Data Base needing a copy of the instructions on how to load the system, click on installation help. Each year the Data Base must be “rolled over” to the next year. Down load these instructions or contact the Treasurer/Registrar for help.
Click here for Data Base Instructions 997.18 Kb
Data Base Loading Instructions 242.69 Kb
Contact the Treasurer for a list of duties performed by the Treasurer also the Secretary for guidance with Secretarial matters.
Definition of a Junior
“A person who turns 18 on the 1st July or after remains a Junior until the following renewal year”
Wings and other ratings.
National Overview.
The Wings program is under the control of the State/Territory SFI’S (Senior Flight Instructors) . who in turn are under the control of the National CFI. (Chief Flying Instructor who reports direct to the MAAA).
The State/Territory SFI’s make up the Flight Training Sub Committee. The National CFI is Chairman of the Flight Training Sub Committee and is elected from one of the State/Territory SFI’s.
State Overview.
At club level, generally instructing and wings testing is carried out by MAAA approved Instructors. An Instructor rating is awarded after attending and passing courses run by the State SFI and his appointed deputies within QLD.
Contact the State SFI for more information. sgro.qaamnull@if
To assist members gain their wings Pilot Log Books are available from the State SFI. These are usually given out by Club Instructors when flight instruction is commenced.
Club Secretaries could also have some on hand making them available to all new members. (depending on specific Club policies) The completed Wings test forms are sent to the State’s SFI for his records, and despatch of wings badge/s and certificate/s to the Club Secretary for distribution to the club member.
Once a member has gained either their Bronze, Gold or Instructor wings, in either of the following facets of the sport:, Glider, Helicopter. Fixed Wing, Rocketry, the club Registrar should be notified so that the information can be recorded on the Club’s Data Base. This ensures recognition of the members new status will be printed on their membership card the following year.
For a list of phone numbers and email addresses go to the home page and click on “Committee”.
Half Yearly Memberships.
Half yearly membership is available to all new members joining after January 1st up until the renewal period commencing 1st July. Previous members who have been absent for at least 1 full membership year ( July to June) are also entitled to this discount if rejoining after January 1st up until the renewal period commencing 1 July.
Delta Darts.
Contact the President (Robin Klau) email: gro.qaamnull@tnediserp for advice on how to obtain these free rubber powered models that can be used for educational purposes, either at your club or at venues suitable for educating young people, for example Schools and Scout Halls. These are not to be given out unless a Club member attends and runs a course.
A booklet for help on how to run a course can be obtained by contacting Robin.
Application form for new club members.
The application form available is provided as a guide only, but can be used as a starting point.
Registering a Flying Field.
Download and fill in the “Field Registration” Form from the “Forms” section.
Note: There is an $80 fee payable to CASA for this service. Post your form to the Secretary who will advise when this fee is required.
