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The Importance Of Membership!

SAFA is an organisation formed and managed by its members. It provides the framework that lets us fly in accordance with national laws and regulations, and it satisfies our obligations to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

SAFA provides a range of services whether we are flying a lot, or a little. Without member subscriptions we couldn’t continue to provide the framework and services to our members.

Pilot certificates and other authorisations expire and are invalid without current membership.

Pilot certificates and other authorisations are required by Commonwealth law to operate our aircraft.

Services Include

  • Pilot Certifications
  • Pilot Endorsements
  • Safety Management
  • Accident/Incident Investigation Reporting
  • Operational Administration
  • Operations oversight
  • Certified training syllabi
  • Resolving operational infringements
  • Airspace access coordination
  • Airworthiness standards
  • Membership administration
  • Member communication
  • Support to RA’s and Clubs in the management of flying sites
  • Land owner indemnity
  • Liability Insurances
  • Aviation Delegations
  • CASA and Air-Services Liaison
  • ATSB Accident Support
  • Sports marketing
  • ASAC and FAI participation
  • ASC Liaison
  • Airsport advocacy

Our sports need all of us to maintain membership to ensure our future.

We thank those that donate their time and effort to the success of our sports; – the Club and Regional committee members, those that organise many events around the nation, those supporting our safety system, and also the many unsung volunteers that contribute to our sports in myriads of ways, either on the hill, at the field, or at home.

Membership Fees

The total annual membership fee = SAFA member’s fee + Regional Development Levy (RDL) (varies by Region).

SAFA – Annual SAFA membership fees are set by the board. Absent board direction, fees are adjusted in accordance with the trailing CPI on 1st September each year. 

RDL – The levy is usually set by the members or by the committee of the Regional Association of your residence. SAFA does not set the levy amounts. See the fee schedule for details.

The RDL is used for projects such as site development & maintenance, site access leases & permits, pilot development, equipment, events and other programs.

Contact your Regional Association for a description of the objects, purposes and uses of RDL and how members or clubs can apply for funding.

Aircraft Fees

Aircraft over 70 kg (e.g., usually dual seat Weightshift Microlights or Powered Paragliders) are required to be listed (aka ‘registered’). Listing fees are separate from membership annual fees.

Renewal Protects Our Future

If your membership has only recently expired, you can renew your membership by logging into your account with your email address and password.

If you have forgotten your password, just follow the recovery procedure on the log in page.

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