Member Login and Renewal
Administration
| Document Name | Format | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFA Certificate of Registration 2019 | SAFA Certificate of Registration 2019 | View here | |
| SAFA Constitution (2020) | The current SAFA Constitution. | View here |
Affiliations
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Affiliation Application | Club Affiliation Application for new clubs | View here |
Aircraft Registration
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Change of Registration or Details | To be completed for transfer of ownership within SAFA or for any change of detail e.g. new wing, additional wing, etc. | View here | |
| CAO 95.32 - Non-LSA Registration Application | Non-LSA Aircraft Registration Application | View here | |
| CAO 95.32 - LSA & LSAE Registration Application | LSA & ELSA Aircraft Registration Application | View here | |
| Interim Registration Number Application | Application for an interim registration number allocation. | View here | |
| PPG/PPC Aircraft Inspection Guidelines | View here | ||
| PPG/PPC Aircraft Inspection Report (BAI) | View here |
Appointment/Awards
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HG & PG Proficiency Badge Application | View here | ||
| Microlight & PPG Colibri Proficiency Badge Application | View here |
CASA CAO's & MoU
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20200331 RAAus SAFA MoU ver 13 rev Mar 2020 FINAL SIGNED.pdf | 20200331 RAAus SAFA MoU ver 13 rev Mar 2020 FINAL SIGNED.pdf | View here | |
| CAO 95.10 | hyperlink | View here | |
| CAO 95.32 | hyperlink | View here | |
| CAO 95.8 | hyperlink | View here |
Competitions & Events
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competition Scoring - AU_GAP 2017 | Competition Scoring - AU_GAP 2017 | View here | |
| SAFA Competition sanctioning application | hyperlink | Competition Organizers use this form to apply for SAFA sanctioning of their Competition. | View here |
| SAFA Competitions Manual V19.0 | SAFA Competitions Manual The Sports Aviation Federation of Australia produces this competition manual as a guide for competition pilots and for the conduct of Hang gliding and Paragliding competitions within Australia. This manual is updated and reprinted by the Competitions Committee (CC) of the SAFA in the interests of fostering development of the competitive aspects of the sport and to provide information for practising and intending competition pilots. | View here | |
| Sample Local regulations template for FAI CIVL PG&HG XC Category 2 events | hyperlink | Sample Local regulations template for FAI CIVL PG&HG XC Category 2 events | View here |
Defect Reports
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019.11.25 Safety Notice: Gingo Airlite 4/Verso 3 | hyperlink | Gin Gliders have issued a Safety Notice relating to their Gingo Airlite 4 and Verso 3 harnesses. | View here |
| 2020.03.30 Woody Valley XR7 Defect Report | hyperlink | Woody Valley have issued a Safety Notice relating to their XR7 paragliding harness. | View here |
| 2020.05.21 ATSB report on Supair Strike harness | The report from the ATSB on their examination of the Supair Strike harness involved in AIRS #1241. | View here | |
| 2020.05.29 DUC Windspoon carbon fibre propeller hub | Safety alert from ASRA concerning DUC Windspoon carbon fibre propeller hub issues | View here | |
| 2020.08.23 Safety Notice: Air Design Front Container Handle Warning | hyperlink | AirDesign have issued a Safety Warning relating to the handle of their Reserve Front-mounted Container. | View here |
| 2020.08.26 Safety Notice: Woody Valley GTO Light 2 | Woody Valley has issued a Safety Notice relating to the Reserve Bridle used on the GTO Light 2 harness. | View here | |
| 20200803 SAFA Advisory Notice AN-2020/01 - Rotax Oil Coolers | This Advisory Notice gives important information for owners of Rotax powered aircraft concerning fitting of after-market oil coolers. | View here | |
| 20200804 SAFA Advisory Notice AN-2020/02 - PG Tandem Spreader Bars | This Advisory Notice gives important information for Tandem PG pilots concerning inspection of spreader bars. | View here | |
| 2021.02.11 Gin Gliders - Genie Light 3 Safety Notice | hyperlink | Gin Gliders have released a Critical Safety Notice regarding the reserve deployment handle for their Genie Light 3 paragliding harness. All pilots are urged to not fly with these harnesses until the steps undertaken in the Notice are carried out. | View here |
Insurance
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aviation Policy - S. of C. | Aviation Policy - Schedule Of Cover 2020 - 2021 | View here | |
| 2 Aviation Certificate of Currency 21/22. | Aviation Policy - Certificate of Currency 2021 - 2022 | View here | |
| 4 Non-Aviation Certificate of Currency. | Non-Aviation (Public/Products) Policy - Certificate of Currency 2021 - 2022 | View here | |
| 5 Non-Aviation Policy - S. of C. | Non-Aviation (Public/Products) Policy - Schedule Of Cover 2020 - 2021 | View here | |
| Coverage information for Aviation 3rd Party Insurance whilst overseas. | Coverage information for Aviation 3rd Party Insurance whilst overseas. | View here |
Maintenance Resources
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC43.13.2B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Alterations | hyperlink | AC43-13-2B Acceptable methods and procedures. This advisory circular (AC) contains methods, techniques, and practices acceptable for the inspection of civil aircraft. This AC is for use by mechanics, repair stations, and other certificated entities. This data generally pertains to minor alterations | View here |
| Airborne Microlight manuals | hyperlink | Listing of all Maintenance manuals pertaining to the Airborne range of Microlights. | View here |
| Rotax 912 Line Maintenance Manual v20200101 | this manual allows independent ROTAX® Maintenance Technicians (iRMT) to main-tain this engine in compliance with the relevant maintenance and safety instructions provided by the engine manufacturer. For detailed information related to aircraft and aircraft/engine installation, maintenance, safety or flight operation, consult the documentation provided by the aircraft manufacturer and/or its dealer. | View here |
Manuals
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Handling at Aerodromes | Manual of procedures for carrying out ground handling operations at an aerodrome. | View here |
Membership Documents
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Membership Application | This application is for use by someone who wishes to join the SAFA and does not need to go through training. For example; an international pilot or pilot migrating from another Australian aviation organisation. | View here | |
| Member Code Of Conduct | SAFA Member Code of Conduct and Ethics. | View here | |
| Membership Fees & Other Costs | Membership Fees & Other Costs | View here | |
| Membership Waiver | Membership Waiver. Also utilised for TIF (eTIF) operations. | View here | |
| Student Pilot - Fitness Declaration & Waiver | Student Pilot - Fitness Declaration & SAFA Waiver | View here | |
| Student Sign-up Guide | Student Sign-up Guide | View here |
Operational Information
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biosecurity - Pilot & Landowner Information | Biosecurity - Pilot & Landowner Information | View here | |
| Flight in National Parks | Information regarding flight operation requirements within parks throughout Australia. | View here | |
| Flight Plan | Flight Plan | View here |
Pilot Resources
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSA Flight note | For pilots to use leaving details of a proposed flight with a responsible person | View here | |
| Basic Navigation for Sport Aviation | A manual written to provide a basic knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of aviation navigation. | View here | |
| Be Heard, Be Seen, Be Safe - Radio procedures in non-controlled airspace | A booklet providing information on radio usage in non-controlled (or ‘Class G’) airspace. | View here | |
| CAAP 166-01 v4.2 - operations in the vicinity of non-controlled aerodromes | The purpose of this CAAP is to provide guidance when flying at, or in the vicinity of, non-controlled aerodromes. | View here | |
| CASA Visual Flight Rules Guide | hyperlink | Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) designed primarily for VFR pilots engaged in domestic operations. | View here |
| FAI Records | hyperlink | How to set a Record The following information is valid for FAI World and Continental Records of all sports and disciplines. | View here |
| Hang Gliding Attitude | Getting your mind right before flight... | View here | |
| Paragliding Attitude | Getting your mind right before flight... | View here | |
| Recreational Tandem - Waiver | Warning, Release, Indemnity and Assumption of Risk form for those participating in a recreational tandem flight. | View here | |
| SAFA WWW Site | hyperlink | The primary public SAFA Website | View here |
| Trauma Counselling Service | Counselling services and assistance provided by the SAFA. | View here | |
| UHF & VHF Radio Frequencies | SAFA UHF & VHF Radio Frequencies | View here |
Policies & Safety Management
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASAC - Anti Doping Policy | Participant Anti Doping Policy | View here | |
| SAFA - Conflict of Interest Policy | Conflict of Interest Policy 2014 (updated with new logo 2019) | View here | |
| SAFA - Policy on Policies | SAFA - Policy on Policies | View here | |
| SAFA Policy on Membership Types | Accepted SAFA Membership Types | View here | |
| SAFA Policy on Safety Management | Safety Management Policy | View here | |
| SAFA Sun-Smart Policy | Protection from UV radiation | View here |
Strategic Plan
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Plan - 2018 | Strategic Plan - 2018 ( SAFA logo added ) | View here |
Workshop Resources
| Document Name | Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG attitude.pdf | SAFETY POSTER | View here |