Sport Aircraft Association of Australia

The much heralded Part 149 regulation has arrived. Most of our Members will be aware that our management team have been developing a complete system of governance that covers all technical, financial and administrative aspects of our organisation's activities. This is...

What a success this event was!   Almost 40 general aviation organisations attended representing close to 30,000 aviators. Stunning outcome - acknowledged as being the most significant gathering of GA organisations in decades. SAAA is enormously proud to be one of the...

As a founding Member of AGAA, SAAA alongside AOPA and AMROBA are proud to be part of the Australian General Aviation Alliance hosting the General Aviation Summit 2018, Wagga Wagga, 9th - 10th July.                 The Australian General Aviation Alliance welcomes the...

SAAA and its partners in AGAA, Australian General Aviation Alliance, have each written to Mr. Carmody - Director of Aviation Safety - CASA, Mr Rob Walker - Group Manager Stakeholder Engagement - CASA, and Mr Michael McCormack MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...

Is this a case of “buyer beware”?   Everyone will no doubt be aware of various claims and statements made by RAAus around weight increases and changes to airspace access for RAAus members. The very strong inferences are that these changes are “in the bag”. SAAA works...

All Aviators Under One Sky! If you have not already visited the AusFly 2018 website, check out www.ausfly.com.au.  Here you will find the preliminary event details as they stand today. We will have lots happening, and we are very pleased to be able to announce that...

All Aviators Under One Sky Thursday - Sunday, 18th – 21st October 2018 Visit AusFly 2018 here.   SAAA in conjunction with AOPA, AMROBA, Narromine Gliding Club, Narromine Aero Club, Narromine Museum and the Narromine Shire will be hosting the AusFly 2018 event from...

Coming up soon..... Temora 7-8 June 2018 Perth (Serpentine) 9-10 June 2018 A reminder from the SAAA Training Team – there are two MPCs coming up soon at Temora 7-8 June and Perth (Serpentine) 9-10 June. If you are getting close to finishing your build, plan ahead –...

Effective 18th April 2018, we have commenced the process to end the SAAA-TAS contract. TAS, The Association Specialists, have been providing "front of house", administration and book-keeping / accounting support services to SAAA since June 2016. The fundamental reason...

Thanks to all amongst the aviation community who have contributed to this outcome. A great result! Following is a CASA notice On-the-spot Class 2 Medicals Tuesday 3 April 2018 From tomorrow 4 April, all designated aviation medical examiners (DAMEs) will have the...

The Northam fly-in on Saturday 24th March was a great day.  The event was hosted by Northam SAAA / Hangar Owners. Congratulations and thanks to Kim Lawrence, Greg McFarlane and all those who so generously helped pull this together and provide the venue and delicious...

This Technical Bulletin, whilst specific in this case to the RV9A Vans Aircraft kit, has relevance to all aircraft in respect of making sure bolt lengths are correctly selected. Don't be short on exposed threads - it's bad practice, and not in anyone's interest. TECH...

AirSport - Autumn 2018 edition is out! Congratulations to AirSport's Editor, Kathy Mexted - another outstanding issue!  Thanks from all at SAAA. Check out this short video promoting our latest edition of AirSport - Click...

 Australian General Aviation Alliance “Promoting & Protecting your Freedom to Fly”   AOPA, SAAA and AMROBA announce the establishemnt of AGAA – Australian General Aviation Alliance.  AGAA has been established with focus areas of: Growth – Community Engagement, Youth...

Taking the opportunity to learn more about your aircraft or improve your flying skill. Check out this story. The Super Legacy.   Lancair Super Legacy Training in Tasmania Have just spent three days exploring the capabilities of the Lancair Super Legacy RG with Gary...

Our AirSport Editor, Kathy Mexted has put together this great video promoting our current AirSport Issue. Check out what's been happening around the SAAA community!   https://vimeo.com/254970191     Don't forget - if you have any interesting stories,...

  If you are getting close to completion of your project, or want to start doing your own maintenance and don't have a MPC Certificate, start planning now - the MPC 2018 Program is here. The MPC includes the Weight & Balance segment - so if you want to do your own...

Check out the BOM video here. Let us know what you think? https://youtu.be/8O6M1C2vJ_I  

New SAAA Shirts and Caps They were a huge success in Narromine, so get your hands on the newly designed SAAA polo shirt and cap. These are the most comfortable SAAA shirts yet! Superb quality and super comfy to wear. I'm sure all those who already have one can vouch...

SAAA along with all stakeholders in the aviation community were invited to make submissions in respect of CASA’s current review of Aviation Medical certifications. SAAA naturally delivered a submission. In summary, we have been and continue to advocate like many...