RAAus Annual Report 2016-17

Recreational Aviation Australia Annual Report 2016–2017

Recreational Aviation Australia ACN 070 931 645Think in 1/3 Pirie Street PO Box 1265 FYSHWICK ACT 2609 02 6280 4700 admin@raa.asn.au raaus.com.au

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Contents

Chair Report 4 CEO Report 6 Governance 8 Strategic Planning 12 Modernisation 12 MARAP 13 FIRM 14 Learning & Development 15 Aviation Classifieds 15 Safety 16 National Safety Month 17 CTA and MTOW 18 PPC 18 Flight Training Schools 19 Diversity in Aviation 20 Oz-Kosh 21 Avalon 22 Fly-ins 24 Member Forums 26 Pilot Certificates 27 Dashboard 30 Statistics 32 Financials 36

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Chair Report As aviators, we often talk about a stable approach.

We join final and set the aircraft up. We set an attitude, set the power, set the flaps and so on.

We set a picture through the windshield and we maintain that picture. Along the way we adjust to ensure that picture is stable. Constant airspeed, constant rate of descent, constant everything. Only at the last minute does everything change as we enter the flare and then touch down. Stability is everything.

Running RAAus is no different. We need stability, a steady hand. Constant churn of directors, CEOs and senior management indicates that we are unstable. It creates doubt and reservation in the minds of our stakeholders. Regardless of who we are talking about, our members, the regulator, other government agencies and departments or the public, that churn is indicative of instability.

For the past few years we have maintained a stable approach to how RAAus is run. We have a stable board with faces that have changed to introduce fresh ideas and thoughts while also retaining a great deal of corporate knowledge. We have a CEO that has been in place for many years now and is delivering, slowly but surely, the things we should have been delivering in the years prior to his appointment. Our senior ranks are stable too. For the first time since my joining the board we have our first changeover in our National Safety, Risk and Compliance Manager position.

To me this demonstrates a degree of maturity in our organisation. I look at the world around us and there is a great deal of change in many other organisations and that creates difficulties. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to get some solid progress in an organisation where the board is constantly changing and each new iteration sets a new direction with different policies. Likewise, it is difficult for a board to achieve anything when those faces reporting to them are in a constant state of flux. Worse still, imagine a situation where there is no consistency over time within the board or the management team. It isn’t difficult to envisage the problems that creates in terms of delivering any positive outcomes.

If we had to single out one key factor to our success then I would say it is this stability. While we haven’t yet achieved everything that we want to and indeed, we have struggled to achieve anything in some areas, we are making progress. Slowly, but surely.

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Some might question what it is that we have delivered and that’s a fair question. We have set out to get an increase in our take-off weight and we have simultaneously asked for access to more airspace. Neither of these have yielded fruit thus far and so it may appear that not much has been achieved at all. In response to that I pose a simple question.

I came onto the board motivated by sheer frustration.

I couldn’t fly because aircraft renewals weren’t being processed. A little investigation revealed that this problem stemmed back as far 2006 and possibly even earlier. It had spanned multiple CEOs, multiple Tech Managers and multiple Ops Managers. It even spanned multiple Directors of Aviation Safety at CASA. So, my question is this – how many times has CASA withdrawn our ability to register aircraft since? The answer is equally simple – none.

Over the time of my appointment we have brought stability into the organisation. For an extended period, we stood back and looked at what was going on, what we were doing well and where we weren’t performing. We did a stocktake of sorts and we addressed some pressing issues that were undermining the reason we exist.

If we look to the reasons behind the errors we made as an organisation it is simple to see that over many years we had made mistakes and as people turned over in our staffing, these mistakes fell by the wayside. No one had any chance to address them properly because they simply weren’t there for long enough. We had to arrest the freefall and ask ourselves how to fix it. We took stock of the situation, stopped simply reacting and made a plan to go forward.

The progress has been slow but it has been successful.

“ Today we are growing faster than most other areas of aviation.”

This year we have seen an increase in membership of 5 per cent since the same time last year. To put that into perspective, in 1971 the population growth in Australia was 3.4 per cent and since then has only exceeded 2 per cent once and that was eight years ago in 2009.

Last year it was 1.4 per cent so RAAus is growing at a rate of more than four times the population.

When we look at the history of RAAus we generally see growth when we get access to something new. This might be heavier aircraft or it might be the ability to carry passengers. Each time this has occurred we have seen a bump in membership numbers. Since coming onto the board a few years back we have no such change in our privileges. All our growth is natural and is due to the ability of RAAus to provide its core services to members.

We advocate, we train pilots, we register aircraft and we help people build aircraft. That’s what we do and it appears that our membership is aware of this because they are sticking with us. Our growth is built on a long-term strategy and not by picking fights with government, the regulator or other agencies. It is built on a simple principle of respecting our members and doing right by them.

I look at the experience of other sport aviation bodies and they feel the same pressures as us. Almost a year ago to the day the SAAA treasurer report stated that they were facing a decline in membership income of 18 per cent over two years. They listed several reasons that included the gradual decline of GA across the world, aging membership and the loss of medical certificates, dissatisfaction with services and, perhaps most interestingly, instability within the organisation and membership unrest.

This latter point is the most vital in my mind. We share a love of aviation together with our colleagues at the SAAA. Many of our members share the passion of building an aircraft, just like the SAAA. We share the same concerns about maintaining a right to fly, the same as our SAAA counterparts. There is no difference between us, we are all passionate aviators that love flying.

The reason I raise this is to highlight the importance of a stable approach. We have a system of good governance backed by good people with clever ideas. Their motivation and desire to achieve good things for our members is second to none. At the time of writing we have a team of 14 people who work tirelessly in our office to deliver services to our members. We have a network of volunteers around the country that both support these workers and draw on their expertise. We have a board of seven directors who also devote hour upon hour for our members. For the most part the faces have remained consistent over the past five years or so and that helps us enormously.

We are taking a stable approach to aviation and applying a steady hand. We are working with each other so we can offer what our members deserve. Each day we chip away at new things and develop innovative ideas but we never forget the old ones. Whenever one of these ideas is floated among ourselves we ask ourselves the fundamental question – will this break what we already have. If the answer is no then we explore the idea some more. If the answer is yes then we risk ruining our stable approach and our sustainable growth.

If you bake a cake and get the recipe right then it will rise while it is in the oven. If we get our strategic recipe right then our membership will rise just like the cake. The steady hand is working for us.

Michael Monck Chair

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CEO Report RAAus continues to evolve, transform, improve and get better at what we do. In a word, we are maturing. Like all things true maturity takes time and sometimes the pathway has obstacles. We are getting better at managing our way through obstacles and planning better to avoid them altogether.

First and foremost, thank you. Thank you to our Board of Directors. You have ushered in a new era for RAAus and our future is bright. Thanks to Mick, our Chair, who has done an outstanding job guiding us through a complex change process.

Thank you to the staff team. WOW, just wow. If our members can be assured of one thing, it is that the team, small team there are only 15 of us, are 100% focused on getting you the best outcome possible.

Time and time again they go above and beyond the call of duty. They support me no end and never take a back step or say no to a challenge presented to them. They are available. They are reliable. They are smart. We call ourselves a family, and in reality on occasion we see more of each other than our partners or kids, but none of us would have it any other way.

We love what we do and we know we make a difference.

Governance As RAAus Ltd turns one, the significant maturation process from incorporate association to company occurred seamlessly with significant work going on in the background. The Directors and I have been absolutely committed to establishing a robust governance framework that sets us up for success. The work culminated in a raft of crucial documentation being developed. Documentation included the development of: our Governance Policy Framework, Risk Appetite, Risk and Audit Committee Charter, Code of Professional Conduct for Staff and Directors, member based Complaints Handling and Disciplinary Framework and a host of supporting documents. As part of our commitment to organisational transparency all of these documents are available to members.

Internally this process led to the review and development of a number of business operational policies.

Our core documents ensure that RAAus operates consistently and that everyone who interacts with us, from our members, who are central to everything we do, to third party stakeholders such as our flight training schools, is treated equally and fairly. This includes non-related parties, such as contractors, the regulator, other government departments and other bodies, aviation and non-aviation alike.

Having done this hard work allows us to focus on our core business – ensuring we get out of the way of our members and let them do what they love doing best – flying or building.

Metrics Speaking of our core business, how are things going? The report details an array of metrics that give you a snap shot of how RAAus is doing. We have more members today that we did last year.

“Our hard work is paying off. In the last 12 months we’ve achieved a 5% increase in our membership. People see RAAus as a real alternative.

We are safe, professional, and growing fast.”

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We have had fewer accidents, serious and fatal especially, than last year. We have more Sport Pilot subscribers. We have again reduced our financial deficit, and the future is looking bright in this regard.

More members are willingly reporting occurrences to us, thank you! This data and information is invaluable in our continuous improvement cycle.

We’ve attended dozens of member forums and engaged with over 2,500 members face to face.

Visits included a number of very remote locations as well as a number of local venues. We continue to visit our members and have some exciting plans for 2018 to ensure this engagement continues.

On the boil A number of major projects are top of mind, both with the Board and our members. Our push for CTA and increased weight continue to move ahead. We are a little frustrated with the pace of progress in this area, but great change comes in small increments and we continue to work very hard to deliver these two outcomes to members. The important thing to remember is that at no point has CASA said no.

CASA continues to engage with us, discuss options, ask questions. It’s a two way street and we remain absolutely committed to delivering for our members.

The other major project due for delivery next year is our organisational wide Safety Management System (SMS). In reality an SMS is a way of doing business, it’s not a folder on a shelf that every six months you dust off and tick a few boxes. In reality much of a solid SMS is already in place. We have an organisation wide safety policy and safety objectives.

We have a macro level risk appetite. We have our Occurrence Management System (OMS), a central and vital part of any successful SMS. Additionally we have a range of safety promotion activities, events and communications.

So in essence we are just about there. Next year will see a major push to work with our flight schools and ensure they have in place an SMS that suits them. It’s not a one size fit all. The beauty of RAAus developing an SMS for our 165 schools is that it will be scalable.

We will offer a Safety Toolbox that schools will be able to pick and choose the components needed to help them.

We had a major win on this front with CASA agreeing to allow RAAus to develop a single system, rather than an expectation that all schools self-invest and

develop their own system. In real financial terms this represents around a $15,000 saving per school.

There are a host of other projects in the pipeline and this report details some of our work in the past year that highlights our direction. Major project areas where significant effort is being invested include our training and education portfolio, communication and marketing portfolio and member services portfolio. We have some exciting plans which we will be sharing with members in the coming months.

Crystal ball So where will all of this leave us in say one year, or five years. RAAus needs to remain relevant and the work we are doing is always done in the light of relevance and what’s best for our members. The difficulty we have is that our member base is so diverse. Our members want to do so many different things, but all these things ultimately lead to some fun, quality air time. We have members, heritage members, who want to want to enjoy the simpler idea of flying. We have members who love the thrill of the new breed of plastic fantastic on the market.

We have members who see RAAus as a stepping stone to a career in aviation. Any career can start at RAAus. From the obvious pilot, engineer and military career. Less obvious career paths are air traffic controllers, safety experts and educators.

So how does RAAus be all things to all people?

That’s our challenge for the future.

Add into the mix the next breed of aircraft – imagine self-piloting 12 to 16 electric engine two person crafts weighing 350kgs. What does training look like for this type of craft? What is the rule set? Will they need traditional airports? We are not talking science fiction here. Prototypes exist and in as little as three years we will see them!

“ So stick around, RAAus is getting a lot of things right and we have a bright and exciting future for everyone.”

Michael Linke CEO

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Governance Board Communique 20 October 2016 On the weekend of 15 - 16 October RAAus held its first board meeting as a company limited by guarantee. We welcomed the return of some familiar faces with Tony King, Trevor Bange, Eugene Reid and Rod Birrell being reappointed as directors by the members. In addition to the returning board members we also have Luke Bayly who, while being a fresh face on the board, added valuable input throughout the meeting. As the Chairman, I look forward to working with the entire board, both old and new, through the coming year.

Michael Monck Chairman 2016 Election results The RAAus Board of Directors from October 15 will be: • • • • • • •

Michael Monck - Chairman Barry Windle Tony King (elected for a three year term) Trevor Bange (elected for a three year term) Eugene Reid (elected for a three year term) Rod Birrell (elected for a two year term) Luke Bayly (elected for a two year term)

Full Results: Rank/Votes/Surname Rank/Votes/Surname 1

529 King

6

387

Schox

2

526 Bange

7

351

Bretland

3

495 Reid

8

328

Mazzochetti

4

458 Birrell

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254

Finlayson

5

399 Bayly

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Election of Chairman​

The first order of business for the meeting was to elect a Chairman for the upcoming period. Michael Linke, as the company secretary, called for nominations and Barry Windle nominated Michael Monck. Eugene Reid seconded the nomination and there were no other nominations.

Michael Monck was appointed to the role uncontested and will continue in this capacity.

Directors Terms

Also on the matter of elections the board agreed to giving transparency to members on the term of directors. Our constitution states that at least two of the longest serving directors must stand for election each year. While this will not be a problem for 2017, in the following year the five incoming directors will have all been serving for the same length of time. Clause 36.3 addresses this by saying that the directors can select those requiring to stand for re-election randomly, or come to an agreement. In the interests of giving members clarity, the board has agreed that Tony King, Trevor Bange and Eugene Reid will sit for a three year term with Rod Birrell and Luke Bayly sitting for a two year term.

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Reports

The board and management presented reports relating to the activities of RAAus over the past year. A summary of the various reports is available in the 2015–16 Annual Report.

Medicals

In light of recent developments around the world and the resulting decisions about medical standards, the board had a discussion about the standards required for recreational aircraft. The board has agreed to develop a ‘fitness to fly’ document along the same lines as the Australian Parachute Federation’s ‘fitness to parachute’ guidelines. The board has also agreed to undertake a review of the current standards with a view to creating a clearer alignment with drivers’ licence requirements that are well understood by medical practitioners.

Risk

The board resolved to form a risk and audit committee and acknowledged the work done by staff in improving our overall risk profile. Barry Windle was elected chairman and Luke Bayly was appointed to the committee. The committee will also include external representation by Lorenzo Mazzochetti.

Life membership and other awards

Two members were nominated for life membership - David Eyre and Graeme Hutchinson. Each of these members have significantly contributed to the organisation by giving up personal time to promote, support and encourage RAAus activities within the aviation community and the broader community at large. The submission for these members was received by the board and both members were accepted.

In addition to accepting two new life memberships, the board agreed to accept guidelines for life members in the future as well as develop guidelines for meritorious service and the pioneer awards. The guidelines will be made available to all members on the RAAus website.

Board Meetings

The board resolved to reduce expenses associated with meetings by reducing the time for face to face meetings.

Where appropriate, face to face meetings will be held on one day with a reduced timeframe in order to minimise the impact of accomodation and other incidental expenses associated with travel. In some instances this may not be achievable such as where direct flights are not available, however, for the most part directors should be able to fly in and fly out on the same day.

In total there will be four meetings throughout the year with two being face to face in accordance with the constitutional requirements and other meetings will be held electronically. Out of session items will be discussed outside of the regular meetings.

Staff recognition

The final business for the day involved thanking the staff for their contribution. The senior management staff were invited to attend the meeting to allow the board to express their gratitude for the efforts put in over the year.

It is easily overlooked that staff give up a great deal of their personal time to spend extended periods away from their homes and families to ensure that RAAus functions as it should. In recent times there have been safety forums, flying instructor updates, fly-ins and meetings that have taken our valued employees vast distances away from familiar places and we appreciate their contributions greatly.

Other Matters

Other matters of importance to members including Sport Pilot and fly-ins were all discussed and as the board develops positions members will be consulted and informed. As an example, consultation has already commenced on the recent Oz-Kosh event. If you attended Oz-Kosh, please add your voice here.

Board Communique 14 March 2017 The RAAus board met on Tuesday 28 February 2017. This meeting was unique as it was the first time a formal board meeting has been run using technology and as such RAAus did not incur any travel or accomodation costs for Directors or staff. The board is planning more technology based meetings to continue to save member funds and remain close to the business of RAAus as key strategies are both developed and rolled out.

During the meeting, several key issues were addressed including:

Reports

The board received and reviewed several reports on a range of topics including finance, Safety Month and strategic project delivery. The board noted and recognised the effort of staff in delivering these outcomes for RAAus. Significantly, RAAus is still managing its way through a deficit budget situation. Major costs such as member based insurance and Sport Pilot magazine, coupled with a small decline in membership fee income continue to impact the budget. The Board and staff continue to explore ways to balance the budget.

Risk Management

The Risk and Audit Committee (RAC) was formed in October 2016 with Barry Windle (Chair) and Luke Bayly as RAAus Director members of the committee. Additionally, Lorenzo Mazzocchetti is a non-Director independent member of the committee. The committee operates under a Board approved Charter.

The RAC reported to the Board and advised that work on the RAAus Risk Appetite was concluded. The Risk Appetite is an overarching document which describes RAAus’ appetite for risk taking. The document is available to members on our website. The Risk Appetite guides the board on strategic decision making and also informs the management team and staff when implementing operational plans.

CTA/MTOW Proposals

The CEO provided the board with an update on progress with each of these proposals. The CEO, senior staff and Board Chair have met with CASA a number of times in January and February with the overarching message coming from CASA showing a willingness to work with RAAus in achieving both outcomes.

RAAus continues to work with CASA with a view to providing members with more certainty in the coming months. RAAus has addressed all questions raised by CASA and we continue to engage at the most senior levels to ensure no momentum is lost. When we have a clearer understanding of the time frame we will advise members.

Governance

The Board discussed three critical areas of governance, namely; Director performance and measurement, future strategic planning and Board working groups. Outcomes of these discussions included Luke Bayly taking a lead role in further development of an overarching Board performance measure and the Board scheduling two strategic planning sessions to engage with staff and explore future strategies. It is important to note that member surveys will play a role in RAAus’ strategic development during 2017. Further work is being undertaken by Rod Birrell on Board working groups and the Board will revisit this topic later in 2017.

Revenue Strategies

The Board acknowledged that progress had been made in reducing the burden of ongoing deficits, however we remain in a deficit budget situation and as such revenue strategies need to be further examined. All possible measures have been explored to reduce our cost base, including reducing our staffing footprint by a further staff member in late 2016, negotiating a better insurance

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Governance (continued)

agreement, using technology where possible for Board meetings and staff using technology to meet and interact with each other.

The CEO had implemented a number of revenue generation strategies agreed to by the Board following the October 2016 meeting and further refinement will take place in the coming months.

Sport Pilot

The overall desire of the Board, CEO and staff is that Sport Pilot will again be offered to any member who would like it printed at no extra cost. At present however, to do this would prove economically unsustainable. The current subscription model is working well and communication with members in the most part is working well across a number of our communications channels. Everyone acknowledged that we can always improve how we communicate with members and we will continue to explore ways in how best to do this.

Aircraft

Two key topics on aircraft were discussed, the first being the need to ensure ongoing maintenance requirements were being met. The Technical Team are currently undertaking a review of maintenance standards across our fleet and will be reporting to the board in May. CASA has indicated they will be auditing RAAus in the near future and as such everyone needs to continue to work together to ensure our maintenance standards remain high.

The second issue was the opportunity for multi engine aircraft to sit on the RAAus register. The Board did not rule anything out, but felt at this stage we have ample strategies on our agenda and as such should see those through first before exploring further technical changes.

The board will meet again in June.

Board Communique 14 June 2017 The Board of RAAus Ltd met on 2 and 3 June in Canberra.

The meeting on 2 June was a strategic planning forum with senior staff which allowed for a review of all aspects of RAAus’ activities. As a result of this meeting key projects were identified and working groups were formed. These working groups will review these projects to ensure high quality member support and service delivery are paramount, coupled with the need to position RAAus for the future and fix our systemic budget deficits. All activities align with our member focused strategic plan.

Details of each of these projects will be shared with members as we embark on an organisation wide consultation process.

It is very important that all members have input into these activities as part of the consultation process.

On Saturday 3 June the Board met and held a Board meeting.

Outcomes from the meeting are detailed below.

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Reports

The Chair, CEO, Risk Committee and leadership team all presented reports to the Board. Reports summarised the activities and finances of RAAus since the last Board meeting and aided in informed decision making.

2017-2018 Financial Plan

The Board approved the 2017–2018 financial plan. The Board agreed that it was critical that RAAus return to a balanced budget and as such took the very difficult decision to increase membership fees and two seat aircraft registration fees.

For a number of years the Board, together with the management team, have worked to reduce the costs that RAAus faces when delivering services to members.

This has resulted in significant savings but at the same time a priority of the Board has been to deliver the core functions of the organisation and continue to register aircraft and issue pilot certificates and this has resulted in the persistence of a budget deficit.

A number of new initiatives, such as the return of members market, the introduction of a joining and reactivation fee, reducing the number of full time staff and other administrative cost cutting exercises, has aided in reducing our deficits. It is imperative that we return to a balanced budget.

Membership fees will rise on 1 July from $215 to $235 and two seat aircraft registration fees will increase from $140 to $165. Single seat aircraft registration fees remain the same and members looking to join for more than one year will be able to take advantage of multi-year discounted rates.

Approval was also given to explore the next phase of our digital transformation strategy. This phase recognises the importance of supporting our flying schools by reducing the administrative burden they face. It will facilitate the more efficient and timely delivery of information and allow our flight training schools to implement our safety toolbox and work more collaboratively with regard to school audits. These initiatives will make work for schools easier and also ensure a compliance pathway is created as RAAus finalises the development of our safety management system and safety toolbox.

RAAus as an Issuing Body for ASIC

The Board took a decision to cease being an Issuing Body (IB) for the purpose of ASIC. Recently the Government has introduced sweeping reforms to the ASIC system with changes coming into effect from 1 August 2017. The outcome of this is that organisations such as RAAus are faced with additional financial pressures along with increasing the level of risk they are exposed to. It is our position that this level of risk is unacceptable to RAAus and that the use of member funds for this activity is no longer acceptable. It was also felt that RAAus has philosophical differences with some of the measures being introduced.

Over the coming two months RAAus will work with members to ensure they are aware of the alternatives available to them so they can continue to gain access to an ASIC. Any member who lodges an ASIC application with RAAus before 31 July 2017 will have their ASIC processed by RAAus. ASIC applications received after this date will be returned to the member.

Aircraft and Maintenance

The Board considered a proposal from the Technical Department exploring ways to make it easier for our members to comply with aircraft maintenance requirements. The Board is unified in its desire to ensure RAAus offers members the simplest pathway to compliance. As part of this process changes to Aircraft Condition Reports and aircraft registration paperwork are being explored. As changes are considered members will be consulted to ensure we continue to make compliance easier to achieve.

Director Performance

As the first anniversary of the forming of RAAus Ltd draws near the Board deemed it prudent to undertake a review of its performance. As part of this exercise the Board will undertake a peer review and also be reviewed by senior staff.

Results of this review will be shared with the membership as well as a road map for future review to ensure Directors continue to deliver the best outcomes for members.

The Board will meet again in September in conjunction with the RAAus Annual General Meeting.

Board Declaration of interest 2016 Name

Date Signed

Declared Interest

Barry Windle

16/09/2016

None

Eugene Reid

15/10/2016

None

Luke Bayly

16/10/2016

None

Michael Monck

16/10/2016

None

Rod Birrell

16/10/2016

Airsports flying school, aircraft and equipment sales. Internet based IT business

Board Meeting Attendance 16/10/16

27/02/17

06/03/17

Tony King

16/10/2016

None

Barry Windle

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Trevor Bange

15/10/2016

Lone Eagle FTS - CFI

Eugene Reid

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2017

Luke Bayly

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Name

Date Signed

Declared Interest

Michael Monck

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Barry Windle

Rod Birrell

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Eugene Reid

27/02/2017

Freedom Flight Flying School

Tony King

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Luke Bayly

27/02/2017

None

Trevor Bange

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Michael Monck

27/02/2017

None

Rod Birrell

1/03/2017

CFI, Airsports flying, Aeroshop, Flight Training, aircraft and equipment sales and internet business

Tony King

28/02/2017

None

Trevor Bange

27/02/2017

Lone Eagle FTS - CFI, Owner of Clifton Airfield RAAus ROC and PE

Engagement in topics Part 149

Barry Windle

Classifieds

Risk Audit

Appointment of new auditor

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Luke Bayly

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Name

Date Signed

Declared Interest

Michael Monck

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Barry Windle

3/06/2017

None

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*

Eugene Reid

3/06/2017

Freedom Flight Flying School

Luke Bayly

3/06/2017

Volunteer treasurer at Mackay Aeroclub

Michael Monck

3/06/2017

None

Rod Birrell

3/06/2017

Airsports flying school, Flight training and aircraft sales, Aeroshop spare part sales

Tony King

3/06/2017

None

Trevor Bange

3/06/2017

RAA aircraft owner, Volunteer CFI, L2, L3, Airfield owner RAAus PE & ROC

Eugene Reid

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Rod Birrell Tony King

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Trevor Bange

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* Rod had advised the board that he would not be available

Strategic Planning Over the past 12 months we have focused on our proposals for access to controlled airspace and increased weight. The process, while slower than we hoped, is progressing. We have met with CASA a number of times, provided additional information and continue to liaise with a view to an outcome in early 2018.

In addition to the above two activities, the Directors have also been focusing on other strategic areas.

These have included: •

Exploring ways to improve member services and member engagement

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Tapping into technology and improving access to our members

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Developing a range of learning and development tools for members to improve their knowledge

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Exploring better ways of marketing RAAus to the broader community

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Providing our schools with more tools to enhance their business potential.

As part of these strategies, members will be engaged to further gain insight into the types of things that will enhance the membership experience.

Two crucial things remain central to our strategic planning. First and foremost are our members — everything is done with our members in mind.

Second is securing the financial future and stability of RAAus. We are coming out of a series of annual financial deficits and have structured RAAus in such a way so as to see a balanced budget in the 2017 to 2018 financial year.

Modernisation Modernisation and online processes for members and Instructors The recent option of encouraging members of the public to complete a free 30 day temporary membership online has been well received. Further development work has been completed to allow applicants to convert free 30 day memberships to full financial memberships online, making this process seamless and simple.

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Future expansion of the current CFI Portal is also planned to allow access for all Instructors, Senior Instructors and CFIs, along with allowing the CFI to maintain and update information relevant to the school. This modernisation forms part of our current processes of self-assessment for compliance for schools and is intended to allow CFIs to manage details of the aircraft used at the school, the Instructors operating, and all students trained at the school.

MARAP The Modification and Repair Approval Process (MARAP) is for the consideration on and possible approval of modifications or repairs to a non LSA/E-LSA factory built aircraft, for which a type certificate, a certificate of type approval, or an equivalent document has been issued by CASA, another national airworthiness authority (NAA) or a competent issuing authority.

The Modification and Repair Approval Process may be used in circumstances where there are no other means of approving: • • • • •

an engine model and type change a propeller type change an airframe change an equipment change a repair scheme (this list is not exhaustive)

During the past 12 months RAAus has successfully

The Gazelle aircraft that was used for the testing and approval of the Bolly propeller for all Gazelle aircraft.

completed three MARAP approvals which are available for members to apply for and purchase.

They are: •

Fitment of a Bolly BOS3 propeller to a CA25N Skyfox Gazelle fitted with a Rotax 912A engine

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Fitment of a Rotax 912UL engine, Bolly BOS3 propeller and MTOW increase to 450Kg for a model A582 Drifter

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Fitment of Matco wheels and brakes to Flight Design CTLS

The MARAP process addresses the major noncompliance issues such as propellers. MARAP allows for a compliance which removes any ambiguity, misunderstanding or misinterpretation that RAAus members were faced with previously. RAAus will continue to lead the recreational sector with innovative solutions to the challenges we face.

This modified Drifter aircraft is fitted with: • 912 A type Certified 80 Hp engine • Bolly 3 blade ground adjustable propeller • An increase in MTOW All completed via the MARAP process.

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FIRM Flight Instructor Reference Manual The FIRM is a benchmark document produced with the specific intention of ensuring standardisation of delivery minimums for new RAAus Instructor rating candidates. Topics and diagrams provided include standard briefings for 3 axis and weightshift aircraft for all initial lessons up to and including engine failures in the circuit, along with in-flight patter, guidance for new potential Instructors and common faults of students and Instructors. It is also hoped that existing Instructors will benefit from using the FIRM. It is available in electronic form and for purchase

directly from RAAus. The printed version is available at reduced prices for orders of 2 or more to encourage all Instructors and CFIs to own a copy.

The document was produced with valued input from many experienced Instructors and Examiners in RAAus and GA and their assistance is greatly appreciated.

A Guide To Practical Flight Instruction

Wind affects directional control, as the aircraft generally weathercocks into wind due to the effect of wind on the vertical fin. Judicious use of combinations of aileron and elevator will assist to manage this effect. For tail wheel aircraft, taxiing is usually accomplished with full back pressure on the elevator to ensure authority on the tail wheel. For nose wheel aircraft, the elevator may simply be required to be maintained in a neutral position. Weight shift aircraft require careful management of the wing while taxiing, as the wing will act as a sail if not treated appropriately.

The Flight Straight and Level

Diagram 1. Guide to taxiing control deflection Regardless of the aircraft type, the student should be directed to look at a point somewhat in the distance rather than just ahead of the aircraft.

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A Guide To PracticaI Flight Instruction

CHAPTER TWO

Approach using the slip method This may be easier for the student to manage initially, and if using the crab method, can be transitioned to earlier on the approach (at say 200 ft AGL), to assist the student to visualise the appropriate control inputs.

The disadvantage of using this method is the higher rate of decent, and careful use of power may be required to slow the rate of descent.

RAAus Flight Instructor Reference Manual

The student should align the aircraft with the runway using rudder and control the resulting secondary roll with into wind aileron. The advantage of this method is the aircraft is directionally aligned and managed and a normal round out, hold off and flare can then be conducted. The student workload is therefore reduced.

To assist the student to understand the appropriate control inputs, the Instructor may nominate that the student will only manage one specific control at a time. Starting with rudder, the student can concentrate on ensuring the aircraft is aligned with the runway centreline leaving the other inputs for the Instructor.

Next the Instructor can nominate the student only manage the aileron, to understand and manage the correct into wind positioning to prevent drift.

The Recreational Student Pilot

RAAus Instructor Reference Manual

The most important part of any flight training operation is the student, as without them we are just a bunch of experienced pilots looking for someone to share the joy of flight with. This chapter looks at the recreational student in some detail, with the aim for instructors to understand how our students will differ.

Some students may have further career aspirations for military or flying jets, or they may be the person who has always wanted to fly just for fun. For instructors starting out, this chapter will explore how to deliver an effective method of training across a broad range of age and personality types.

Additionally we will further explore the modern training environment and the social and cultural pressures that beset the student pilot.

Finally, the student can practice using all control inputs, and gradually bring the corrections closer to the runway round-out moment. Crosswind circuits should be understood and practiced prior to first solo.

A student successfully managing the crosswind corrections is one of the most satisfying moments for an Instructor, topped only by sending the student for their first solo.

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CHAPTER ONE

Create a lesson plan

The CLOCKCODE

The Flight Instructor

This simple procedure for referencing a position relative to the aircraft must be included as part of the preliminary lessons. The picture below depicts the aircraft at the centre of a flat plan view of the clock face. The nose of the aircraft is 12 o’clock, the left wingtip 9 o’clock, the right wingtip 3 o’clock and the tail 6 o’clock. If another aircraft or object is sighted by it should be relayed to other aircraft occupants as being in one of these clock positions.

In the 1980’s, the first Instructors were drawn from the longest surviving ultralight pilots. They received little formal training or assurance of standardisation. RAAus has significantly evolved as an organisation since those early days. Survivability and aircraft handling skills which may have been appropriate in early ultralight instruction are now insufficient. Instructing is a skill that can be taught but teaching is an art that must be developed.

Additionally, the object is reported as being high, level or low relative to the aircrafts position. Further, when giving information about your aircraft relative positions to the pilot of another aircraft, describe your aircraft relative to a clock code which is centred on the other aircraft. In this case the observer must visualise the other aircraft as being in the centre of the clock and report the position of your aircraft relative to the other aircraft.

Only by acknowledging and integrating recognised teaching methods can we really start to address the requirements that denote a good Instructor in any aviation organisation.

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The Recreational Pilot

APPENDIX 5 Pilot demographics

3 Axis Briefings

The different backgrounds of students bring a vast array of student types, and these students are not filtered through pre-selection or vocational guidelines as for military or commercial candidates.

Additionally, through our GYFTS program recreational flight training is seen as a safe, accessible and fun way for young ambitious pilots to start their flying career. Names such as Matt Hall, Ryan Campbell, Joseph Masters, Lachlan Smart and Holly Adams are just a few of the personalities who built their foundations in recreational flight through RAAus and continue to leave their mark on the aviation landscape.

The door is open far wider for recreational pilots, from hard working parents, professionals, career pilots, baby boomers and retirees. The student who presents with the motivation and desire to fly will have their own unique abilities and level of commitment.

The successful RAAus instructor must understand and tap into these motivations to ensure success.

The students’ style of learning, underpinned by their learning styles may also include complex layers of socialisation that need to be understood.

Young students are often immune to consequence and may be highly goal motivated, while mature students may be less focused and be more aware of their mortality and may struggle to understand new concepts. These are just some of the unique challenges facing the recreational flight instructor.

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Learning & Development Forging the way

RAAus working alongside Bob Tait

A revitalised approach to training and education for our members has meant we have had over 2000 members utilise the online Learning Management System (LMS) in the past 12 months. The creation of short engaging educational videos is generating a renewed interest with current members and potential members, resulting in a high engagement rate. The first video we launched on Facebook had over 15K views and 50+ shares.

RAAus is excited to join forces with the renowned Bob Tait to deliver an online Theory Flight Training version which includes Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK). Teaming up with Bob means we can inject high quality training into our easy-touse online Learning Management System. RAAus is ramping up in 2017–18.

RAAus understands that education material needs to be flexible and accessible to members, so a number of videos in our learning collateral have been developed to include comprehensive voice overs to allow members to learn at their own pace, in their own space, and in their own time.

Key topics covered: • Fitness to fly (IMSAFE) • Daily inspection • Learn to fly • IMSAFE • Maintenance Log Book

Aviation Classifieds Going, Going, Gone Since its release in December 2016 Aviation Classifieds has helped sell over 50 aircraft. Growing in popularity, the website is now generating 16,000 page views a week with an average time of 4.20 minutes being spent by members searching for aircraft to buy and/or sell.

With the rapid growth of the website, Aviation Classifieds is now making modifications with added spam filters to keep out the unwanted visitors.

Still in its infancy, Aviation Classifieds offers a great opportunity for members to maximise internet exposure with the added bonus of the ad being published in the Sport Pilot magazine.

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Safety Runway Loss of Control initiatives Following implementation of the RAAus Occurrence Management system in October 2015, RAAus Safety and Operations were able to identify key trends in reported flying occurrences. Loss of Control (LOC) accidents and incidents stood out as one of the most significant accident types in RAAus flight operations, not surprisingly most of these occurrence happen in the take–off and landing phase of flight (R-LOC) where energy management and control response are often marginalised. This was highlighted in the 2016 annual report and continues as a key focus for Safety and operations in 2017.

In 2016 of approximately 200 reports received, over 70 percent of the operational accidents were R-LOCs with airspace infringements also highly represented as a subset of operational occurrences.

Below is a table of the key occurrence types identified through OMS reporting which clearly shows R-LOCs as the most significant accident type in our operations.

2014

2015

2016

2017

Technical

72

39

64

60

Operational

45

46

108

105

Environmental

5

3

23

6

Airspace

6

5

30

12

Unclassified

0

0

7

3

18

48

52

R-LOC *Data extracted from RAAus OMS

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Landing Accidents (R-LOCs) Runway Loss of Control events are by far our biggest accident type singularly representing over 50 per cent of non-fatal accidents. Operations continues to work from the top down with schools and examiners to focus closely on better training methods and applied management of the aircraft in the low speed environment where energy tradeoff is constantly changing the control authority and behaviour of any aircraft. Pilots are asked to pay particular attention to honing these skills and to seek the services of a qualified instructor where ever possible to better understand and manage our low inertia aircraft, especially when coupled with less than perfect environmental conditions.

To further assist in reducing these accident types, Operations continues to focus on education and training in this area with a number of initiatives including the RAAus Runway Loss of Control videos added to our YouTube channel, PowerPoint presentations created for schools and instructors accessible by the CFI portal and an active focus during flight reviews and renewals highlighting both slow flight skills and aeroplane control management with CFI’s and instructors.

In 2017 Loss of Control accidents and incidents remain a key focus for the entire industry. For RAAus the emphasis on a thorough understanding of core aircraft control skills specifically in relation to the low inertia aircraft that we operate will remain a prime training focus for RAAus and our schools into the immediate future.

National Safety Month 2016 Campaign Overview National Safety Month was a campaign aimed at highlighting a number of key safety factors to the RAAus membership. As a result of the Occurrence Management System (OMS), implemented in October 2015, the 2016 campaign was able to draw on trends to identify three topics which were determined to be the most crucial for member recognition: • • •

Weight and balance Runway Loss of Control (R-LOC) Normalisation of deviance

The aims were to: • Reduce human factors related incidents associated with RAAus pilots and registered aircraft.

• Reduce the number of fatalities occurring due to human factors in RAAus. • Create a positive culture shift to improving human factors awareness.

• Improve RAAus’ reputation toward creating a better and safer image of sport aviation.

• Reopen dialogue and refocus members on the need for awareness of human factors when flying aircraft.

• Reopen dialogue and refocus members on decision making.

Our key messages were: Clear Mind, Clear Prop – This slogan was again at the forefront of our campaign to develop the awareness of our members to ensure they have no distractions before flying.

A positive culture shift is also beginning to become evident through not only reporting, but also through changes to the mood and number of adverse letters to the editor in Sport Pilot Magazine. A shift toward better reporting has also been identified and is thought to be related to the availability of reports and their outcomes on the RAAus website; this suggests that the feeling of admitting an error or reporting an incident isn’t taboo anymore or a bad mark against a member’s name.

Not only has a greater degree of engagement been felt within the organisation, but feedback received from external third parties such as CASA and other RAAOs has been that we are working toward better outcomes. RAAus also received representation by the ATSB Commissioner at the National Safety Month Safety Summit, as well as involvement from Matt Hall, QBE Insurance, AMSA and ATSB. Furthering the illustration of RAAus’ improved reputation toward creating a better and safer image of sport aviation is the decrease in the number of fatal accidents going to inquest.

Since National Safety Month in October 2016, we have been able to identify both a reduction in the number of fatalities and serious accidents as well as an increase in occurrences being reported to the OMS including a 25% increase in voluntary reporting.

More time is needed to fully examine our aims of reducing Human Factors related incidents and fatalities, however RAAus has begun to put downward pressure on these statistics and the data is set to be further reviewed in 2017.

Start the Conversation – Through the promotion of our Open and Fair reporting philosophy RAAus will engage with members to tell their stories to others in an attempt to learn from others’ mistakes.

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CTA and MTOW A detailed application for RAAus members to access Controlled Airspace (CTA) and gain an increase in Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) for aircraft was provided to CASA late last year, with a positive and receptive response. We have since had a number of meetings and interactions with CASA staff in the interim to further progress the application.

Once approved, we will roll out access to CTA for members in a managed and progressive method.

This will ensure access initially to those members already qualified for CTA access and to assist RAAus manage the expected volume of applications, conversion of existing qualifications and assurance of the standards of our Instructors and CFIs. Likewise for the MTOW increase, a phased and carefully managed process is required to ensure the Instructors and CFIs are effectively teaching considerations for aircraft loading, take-off and landing performance and inflight management for heavier aircraft.

These changes will effectively result in RAAus managing three distinct areas of member interest and as a result a one size fits all approach will no longer be the most effective way for this to occur.

In basic terms, there is the genuine ultralight pilot, who wants to fly a single seat aircraft in their local area, possibly from a private strip, with minimal rules and bureaucracy. For these members we are developing an Ultralight Pilot Certificate (UPC). The UPC may seem like an oxymoron when we started as

PPC Reduction in requirements for Powered Parachute (PPC) Pilot Certificates and Instructor ratings As a result of extended consultation with the PPC community the Operations Manual requirements for gaining a PPC Pilot Certificate and an Instructor, Senior Instructor rating and CFI Approval have been significantly reduced. This was in response to a small number of members who were concerned about the requirements for what is a relatively simple and easy aircraft to fly and train being the same as for a more complex 3 axis or weightshift trike.

While these reduced requirements were intended to encourage additional new Instructor candidates sadly this has not been taken up by the PPC community.

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an organisation of pilots flying exactly these type of aircraft and flights, but it is in recognition of how we have evolved as an organisation and will continue to evolve. To quote Winston Churchill “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”

Then, we have the broader RAAus membership, who fly aircraft which are the envy of the GA world—sleek, fast, with glass cockpits, modern avionics and engines that run on the smell of an oily rag, matching the speeds of many GA basic trainers.

There is not expected to be much change to the current requirements for these pilots flying up to 600kg aircraft.

Finally, we propose to introduce a new category called Group G for aircraft from 601kg to 1500kg.

For many GA pilots, the opportunity to move their aircraft to RAAus will be appealing and it will be a relatively simple matter to recognise their CASA Licence and convert to a Group G RAAus Pilot Certificate, requiring only a driver licence medical.

Likewise, any Instructors or higher approval holders who have GA instructor qualifications or significant PPL time will be readily approved to train in Group G aircraft.

Strategically, these three potential streams of activity within RAAus are being presented to the Board in an effort to effectively manage these diverse member requirements and provide assurance that all member’s interests are being protected.

Flight Training Schools Self-assessment processes for Flight Training Schools The process for Flight Training School self-assessment of administrative requirements is well established with more than a third of our schools completing a selfassessment since implementation in February 2016.

While reviewing the self-assessment submissions, an unexpected but welcome benefit of the process became clear. The majority of administrative issues which had been noted as non-compliant during previous personal visits by Operations had not always been addressed and corrected by the CFI prior to subsequent inspections. However the selfassessment process requests the CFI provide copies of specific documentation for the school file and as a result compliance of these previously deficient areas has been significantly improved.

Internally we are working towards this becoming an online process via a proposed School Portal (an amendment and improvement to the current CFI Portal) to reduce completion time for the CFI and allow for direct incorporation of the information into the database file for the school. The CFI will be able to upload copies of documents such as daily flight logs, maintenance records and student files directly into their electronic files removing administrative work for staff as a result.

In order to ensure no significant administrative burdens are placed on CFIs, for future selfassessments we plan to allow for the CFI to only complete those portions which have changed in the intervening two years.

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Diversity in Aviation International Women in Aviation Fly it Forward Challenge RAAus is committed to encouraging diversity in aviation, including encouraging more women and other underrepresented groups to participate in all aspects of aviation, including becoming a pilot, maintenance, air traffic control and more. RAAus is positioning the organisation as the affordable entry to an aviation career, with an increasing number of RAAus schools offering a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and GA Instructor rating by commencing with a RAAus Pilot Certificate and RAAus Instructor rating as an entry point.

In March every year, the International Women in Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) runs a week long event to celebrate the anniversary of the first Pilot Licence issued to a woman in 1910.

The event is intended to encourage women of all ages who have never flown in a small aircraft to try a flight in an effort to correct the gender imbalance in aviation. Over the years this has resulted in over 140,000 participants completing 30,074 flights at 349 locations in 42 countries on all continents. There are also a number of competitions for women to become in involved in, including a “First to Solo” challenge with a cash incentive.

The event is run by clubs, schools and individuals all over the world and ranges in size from under 100 women flown for the week to a record over 950 women at one event in Canada. Additional activities can include factory and school events, museum special programs and more.

In Australia 10 locations including Temora NSW to Coldstream Victoria and York in WA participated.

Events included not only flying women in small aircraft powered and gliding aircraft, helicopter and weight shift aircraft, but attendance by Defence Force Recruiting sporting an all-female crew, the RAAF simulator, attempts on the largest number of “Pink Paper Plane Challenge” and free entry to Museums and other locations for participants.

RAAus provided an incentive for women to consider aviation as a career or hobby and take up flight training by offering the value of their 2017 membership to be used towards flight lessons.

In May 2017, the iWOAW symposium was held in Vancouver BC, which was attended by over 40 women from around the world, including RAAus National Operations Manager Jill Bailey. We heard from speakers in all fields of aviation, including engineers, pilots in the various armed forces, commercial pilots and check and training pilots. Attendees included the first women to fly a helicopter solo around the world, the first female Inuit A380 captain, a Turkish engineer heading up a major international design project for a basic training aircraft and more.

This event occurs in March every year, so if you or your club is interested in participating, check out the iWOAW website (iwoaw.org) and keep an eye on the RAAus Facebook page.

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Oz-Kosh Recognising the importance of events to our members, RAAus conceived the idea for a joint fly in. All RAAOs were invited to participate, with the Australian Parachuting Federation, the Sport Aircraft Association and the Hang Gliding Federation all agreeing to take part in the event.

RAAus strongly believes that by working together we get better outcomes for all aviators. For too long each RAAO hosted its own event, but the concept to host a single fly in was met with significant support and as such Oz-Kosh was born.

The event was held in Narromine in October 2016 and was hugely successful. More than 2,000 people attended and over 300 aircraft flew in.

A comprehensive seminar program was offered

which was augmented by an outstanding exhibition marquee. Additionally a small air show was held together with ample opportunities for people to sit together and catch up with old friends and forge new friendships.

The concept behind the event was one based in bringing people together. Our focus was less on the air show component and more on mates, people, groups, getting together sharing a story and learning about aviation. This was certainly achieved with most people being very satisfied with their experience.

Plans for a further event are well under way with a return to Narromine in 2017 on the cards.

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Avalon At Avalon International Airshow in March 2017, RAAus engaged with a large number of children (and big kids) using an innovative project from our Technical department.

Children of all ages were offered the opportunity to build a wing rib, or a model aircraft constructed of wood, which did not require any fasteners. As a result of these innovations, RAAus received an award for Best Presented Sport or Recreational Aircraft display.

The event reached out to parents and children who remarked RAAus was the only display providing some level of activity for children.

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National Technical Manager Darren Barnfield provides the background on how the project evolved. “An idea and suggestion was presented to our leadership team on how Recreational Aviation Australia could better interact with the general public at the Avalon International Airshow 2017.

A practical demonstration of the idea was sent to head office where the staff were able to Beta test the concept and with the support of the entire leadership team and CEO, a new approach for Avalon 2017 was permitted. The theory behind this concept was to capture and engage with the general public. In the past years I have noticed that most of the non-flying general public didn’t enter the RAAus tent. Those that did would often walk in, look around and walk out without engaging with any of the staff members.

Avalon With the assistance of Foxbat Australia and Bristell Australia I was able to gain sponsorship for the wing rib project and the model aircraft project.

The wing rib project allowed for a practical handson interaction for children of all ages. They were able to assist in the completion of a real aircraft wing rib by installing missing structural components and doublers. Parents were then able to engage with their children and walk away with a tangible aviation based item that was accessible to members of the public via a gold coin donation.

The idea also led into families having the ability to purchase a large wooden model aircraft for a very attractive and small $15 fee. The idea was to interact with families and it was quickly identified that the families and children who purchased the aircraft wanted to assemble it with members of the

RAAus team. This gave us the ability to engage with mums and dads while the children participated in assembling either the wing rib or aircraft project.

Having a captive audience allowed for a detailed discussion about who we are and what we do with many people surprised that aviation is so accessible.

The practical process worked better than we predicted.

The feedback and interaction from members of the public, board members who assisted, and the staff who attended was outstanding. Money generated will continue to provide assistance with the scholarship program.�

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Fly-ins We are committed to engaging with our members, and members of our team attended the following events in the last financial year: 2016 July – Caloundra Open Cockpit Weekend, QLD August – Big Boys Toys, Canberra ACT August – Gathering of Eagle Watts Bridge, QLD August – Gympie Fly-in (Aborted due to weather), QLD September – Redcliffe Open Day, QLD September – Oz-Kosh, Narromine NSW November – Dunwich Fly-in Breakfast, QLD 2017 January – Great Eastern Fly-in, Evans Head NSW February – Dunwich Fly-in Breakfast, QLD March – Avalon International Airshow, VIC March – Clifton Fly-in, QLD April – Barambah Fly-in, QLD April – Caboolture Wings & Wheels, QLD April – Holbrook Fly-in, NSW May – Deniliquin Aero Club Bush Fly-in, NSW May – Dunwich Fly-in Breakfast, QLD May – Gatton Airpark Breakfast Fly-in, QLD May – The Old Station Fly-in & Heritage Show, Raglan QLD May – Wings Over Illawarra, NSW

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Member Forums WA members forum 24–25 June CEO Michael Linke and Chairman Michael Monck visited York, Bindoon and Jandakot and around 90 members attended these sessions. The main topics discussed were CTA, MTOW and aircraft maintenance. Some time was also spent on discussing accident rates in recent years so members are much more aware of fatal accidents.

Queensland visit Some RAAus staff were fortunate to visit Queensland for three days, visiting Redcliffe, Caloundra, Clifton, Coominya and Boonah. Many topics were discussed such as CTA, MTOW, maintenance and training.

All together around 100 members attended these sessions.

RAAus in Holbrook Chairman Michael Monck, CEO Michael Linke and National Operations Manager Jill Bailey spent their Easter Saturday at Holbrook engaging with over 60 members. The topics that were discussed at this forum were Medical reform, MTOW, access to CTA and maintenance requirements.

Most of the forums that are attended by RAAus staff are live streamed on Facebook, so ‘Like’ us on Facebook so you can engage in our forums online.

RAAus would like to thank everyone who attended any of the forums and specifically the hard working committees of each of the airfields we visited for their generosity of time, spirit and hospitality.

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Pilot Certificates M. A. Abdalla

10/05/2017

S. C. Boardman

8/09/2016

M. Cleary

29/10/2016

J. Dignan

24/07/2016

M. Abdel Messih

29/04/2017

R. G. Bode

26/02/2017

P. J. Cleary

30/04/2017

K. Dixon

24/04/2017

J. M. Adams

5/06/2017

J. Bolton

6/05/2017

A. R. Clee

24/03/2017

B. W. Doughton

3/11/2016

T. G. Aimer

13/05/2017

M. Bourne

7/06/2017

B. W. Clifford

3/03/2017

J. Dreghorn

21/08/2016

A. Akbar

17/04/2017

A. D. Bowden

6/03/2017

H. P. Clift

8/12/2016

L. Driessen

31/03/2017

J. K. Allen

22/07/2017

L. Bowring

15/05/2017

P. D. Coetzee

1/12/2016

G. A. Dubier

29/01/2017

G. E. Allinson

13/09/2016

G. Bradford

6/10/2016

R. J. Collett

21/05/2017

D. Duddell

12/05/2017

S. S. Alves

12/04/2017

L. Bradley

2/05/2017

W. J. Collins

17/06/2017

K. S. Duffy

29/07/2016

A. A. Alves Rosa

4/02/2017

R. J. Bradley

15/06/2017

B. J. Comiskey

21/01/2017

T. Dugan

15/10/2016

B. K. Anderson

28/07/2016

J. M. Brammar

29/12/2016

I. W. Comley

18/04/2017

J. F. Duim

17/03/2017

T. P. Anderson

16/05/2017

J. Branch-Spence

11/06/2017

A. Condron

24/03/2017

B. Durack

4/12/2016

D. W. Anderson

26/05/2017

T. G. Breed

17/06/2017

L. V. Connop

13/01/2017

R. J. Duxbury

20/02/2017

S. Anderson

9/06/2017

J. F. Broadhurst

4/04/2017

L. Constantine

12/04/2017

M. C. Eastwood

17/04/2017

L. Andrews

5/11/2016

C. Bromley

19/11/2016

S. D. Conway

24/09/2016

S. Edwards

11/11/2016

G. J. Answerth

6/09/2016

P. Brookman

24/11/2016

T. Cormack

4/06/2017

F. Ehsani

24/12/2016

C. S. Arlow

2/05/2017

D. M. Brookman

26/10/2016

R. Coronel

7/07/2016

J. B. Ekberg

10/07/2016

L. D. Armstrong

18/02/2017

P. I. Brownridge

1/02/2017

B. I. Costin

15/10/2016

J. H. Ellem

31/12/2016

J. Armstrong

6/05/2017

A. Bryant

11/05/2017

T. J. Courtney

20/08/2016

L. Ellens

6/04/2017

R. J. Arnold

21/02/2017

J. R. Buckley

18/11/2016

C. Coutis

30/09/2016

S. A. Ellis

21/08/2016

N. E. Arnot

18/02/2017

R. W. Bucknell

14/07/2017

K. J. Cox

15/10/2016

D. L. English

12/08/2017

J. N. Arthur

12/01/2017

P. Bunce

9/06/2017

W. L. Cox

22/01/2017

T. Entriken

15/05/2017

M. C. Arthy

6/10/2016

G. T. Burgess

29/03/2017

P. Cox

30/05/2017

M. C. Entriken

13/05/2017

C. J. Atkinson

25/03/2017

G. E. Burgess

15/05/2017

J. Coxon

29/08/2017

M. J. Evans

25/09/2016

L. E. Atkinson

24/01/2017

S. G. Burke

26/08/2017

A. N. Crawford

15/09/2016

G. L. Evans

29/03/2017

J. R. Auld

7/12/2016

N. Butcher

16/08/2017

M. G. Crawford

15/05/2017

L. R. Evans

2/03/2017

J. Baig

27/08/2016

S. V. Byrne

29/06/2017

E. Croaker

29/04/2017

S. R. Felgate

4/02/2017

Z. A. Bailey

3/10/2016

A. J. S. Cain

25/03/2017

J. G. Cronin

8/04/2017

S. Fenn

30/09/2016

J. B. S. Bailey

10/02/2017

R. R. Caldwell

24/10/2016

K. Crosley

30/06/2017

A. C. Fitzgerald

3/08/2016

J. H. Baily

28/02/2017

J. Callahan

28/01/2017

W. A. Crouch

21/04/2017

S. D. Fitzgerald

4/06/2017

J. R. Bain

18/08/2016

P. A. Campanini

1/12/2016

A. M. Crowley

26/03/2017

K. J. Fleming

14/10/2016

I. M. Bain

13/08/2016

P. W. J. Campbell

5/11/2016

S. L. Crozier

11/06/2017

D. Fleming

8/07/2017

M. J. Baker

20/09/2016

D. J. Carroll

28/04/2017

O. J. Crutchley

4/02/2017

M. J. Fletcher

13/02/2017

A. P. Bampton

15/07/2017

J. Carroll

7/05/2017

D. M. Cummins

22/05/2017

A. D. Fookes

15/06/2017

B. Banbury

25/06/2017

S. J. Carter

17/11/2016

C. M. Cunningham

23/07/2017

H. G. Ford

2/06/2017

E. A. Barker

14/08/2017

C. S. Carter

1/02/2017

S. M. Curgenven

27/12/2016

A. Formby

20/08/2017

K. Barnard

13/03/2017

D. L. Catford

5/06/2017

L. Curtis

25/09/2016

S. J. Foss

21/02/2017

T. Baron

1/07/2017

B. J. Cawte

3/03/2017

J. M. Dandridge

22/12/2016

M. Fox

6/09/2016

R. W. Barrett

23/10/2016

T. Cembala

26/06/2017

P. C. Dashwood

28/05/2017

R. W. Franceschi

5/03/2017

D. C. Bartels

23/06/2017

C. H. Chan

15/06/2017

I. Davies

27/09/2016

A. Francis

19/11/2016

N. M. P. Bartetzko

13/02/2017

B. J. Chaplin

23/02/2017

A. G. Davis

20/09/2016

M. J. Francisco

8/07/2017

M. Bartlett

18/02/2017

N. W. Chapman

11/09/2016

P. W. Davis

5/12/2016

W. M. Franke

13/07/2017

P. R. Basson

25/06/2017

D. Chapman

23/05/2017

A. D. Dawson

24/10/2016

B. French

13/05/2017

A. Bath

23/12/2016

G. Chase

17/04/2017

J. De La Porte

2/07/2017

J. R. Frew

17/06/2017

G. Beardsmore

10/11/2016

R. Chenery

18/11/2016

J. Dean

5/06/2017

E. Funk

4/06/2017

J. Bellamy

15/05/2017

J. S. Chew

15/06/2017

I. R. Deans

17/08/2016

T. Gall

26/06/2017

M. Bennett

5/06/2017

S. Y. Chiu

15/06/2017

N. Dearberg

28/04/2017

J. F. Gallagher

9/12/2016

J. F. Bickford

17/07/2017

K. Chong

27/11/2016

C. F. S. Dejoux

10/11/2016

M. A. Gardiner

10/07/2016

G.S. Bingley-Pullin

6/05/2017

A. J. Christie

14/01/2017

M. Dempsey

28/04/2017

J. L. Garrard

11/03/2017

H. A. Birley

24/02/2017

C. B. Cilliers

20/01/2017

R. P. Denniston

28/04/2017

L. J. W. Garrett

15/06/2017

A. L. Bishop

7/11/2016

S. M. Clark

23/05/2017

D. N. Deverell

19/11/2016

M. W. H. Gault

8/01/2017

J. A. Black

17/06/2017

J. W. Clarke

22/07/2017

J. F. Deveson

26/03/2017

J. E. Geaney

3/01/2017

P. A. Blakeney

27/11/2016

A. S. Clarke

23/03/2017

E. Dezvarei

16/07/2016

B. Geary

31/01/2017

K. J. Blaker

23/08/2016

J. L. Clayton

18/07/2017

R. B. Diffey

27/02/2017

D. Geborek

3/03/2017

27

Pilot Certificates (continued) L. A. Gellion

25/09/2016

D. Hinton

19/12/2016

M. N. Krucler

19/01/2017

S. P. Mason

17/11/2016

S. B. Giddings

30/07/2016

K. S. H. Ho

26/01/2017

C. L. Lai

6/06/2017

C. A. M. Mason

30/04/2017

B. A. Gilby

11/10/2016

D. Hocking

29/10/2016

C. W. Lathwood

9/06/2017

K. Masters

27/06/2017

R. Gilder

27/07/2017

T. P. Hodges

29/06/2017

H. Lau

30/07/2016

A. Mathews

4/02/2017

S. M. Gilham

29/11/2016

B. T. B. Holman

17/03/2017

H. R. Law

1/07/2017

K. Mattsson

7/10/2016

H. L. Gilkes

4/02/2017

M. A. Holmes

23/08/2016

S. K. Law

21/06/2017

S. A. McBryde

26/09/2016

F. C. Gillham

24/08/2016

R. A. Holmes

24/04/2017

M. Lawes

15/02/2017

I. H. Mcclintock

20/02/2017

M. A. Gillies

29/11/2016

D. Holt

17/02/2017

T. P. Lawlor

12/09/2016

C. McCourt

23/07/2017

B. Gillin

14/12/2016

S. J. Hooper

16/09/2016

R. J. Lawrence

23/03/2017

J. T. McCoy

3/01/2017

E. L. Giroul

27/03/2017

N. N. Hossain

12/08/2017

S. J. Le Breton

1/03/2017

M. McDonald

16/06/2017

J. M. Goggin

28/12/2016

T. Howey

5/08/2016

B. J. Le Clerc

29/06/2017

A. G. Mcfarlane

30/05/2017

J. S. Gouws

5/05/2017

S. A. Hoy

17/12/2016

C. W. Lee

28/03/2017

R. McGee

13/05/2017

O. T. T. R. Graham

13/04/2017

J. B. Hoye

11/02/2017

I. Leggett

27/03/2017

S. McIntosh

25/02/2017

L. J. Grech

17/01/2017

N. R. R. Hugo

5/08/2017

L. J. Lemon

3/07/2017

L. R. McKechnie

19/12/2016

A. P. Grech

10/03/2017

B. J. Hulcup

20/10/2016

T. M. Lenord

8/04/2017

A. K. Mclachlan

12/12/2016

J. Green

9/03/2017

N. B. Humphris

3/12/2016

T. Li

15/03/2017

M. P. McNiven

14/09/2016

T. Green

17/10/2016

A. T. H. Hunter

24/01/2017

C. J. Lichtwark

19/07/2017

T. J. M. Mcqueen

1/07/2016

G. R. Greenlees

17/04/2017

G. Hutton

1/02/2017

R. Ligeti

15/02/2017

B. G. Melmoth

7/06/2017

T. C. Grigg

26/11/2016

P. B. A. Irvine

1/05/2017

O. M. Lim

25/08/2016

D. Merten

12/11/2016

S. N. Grose

15/09/2016

S. M. Jackson

13/09/2016

J. J. Limpin

7/06/2017

A. E. Michell

25/02/2017

J. L. Groth

24/11/2016

B. L. James

25/04/2017

G. B. Litchfield

6/09/2016

W. J. Middleton

5/02/2017

L. Guest

24/11/2016

B. James

14/04/2017

P. Little

28/02/2017

D. Milgate

17/04/2017

P. T. Guinane

14/10/2016

L. Jansma

13/05/2017

Z. P. Lloyd-Jones

15/03/2017

A. J. Miller

18/11/2016

E. Guthridge

28/01/2017

D. Jarman

26/02/2017

A. J. Lock

30/04/2017

M. J. Miller

18/11/2016

A. Haig

31/07/2016

Y. A. Jenkin

1/11/2016

B. Logan

2/08/2017

L. R. Millist

20/11/2016

P. E. M. Hall

14/03/2017

J. H. Jeremic

19/06/2017

R. Loneragan

18/11/2016

D. J. Milton

17/05/2017

D. J. R. Hammer

4/02/2017

T. I. Johnson

12/05/2017

G. E. Long

28/04/2017

J. R. Minchenko

15/09/2016

W. S. Hammoud

24/10/2016

G. W. Johnston

24/09/2016

G. R. Loughran

23/11/2016

T. H. Mitchell

2/12/2016

J. Hannibelsz

7/06/2017

K. R. Jones

22/08/2017

D. M. Lucan

25/01/2017

C. E. Mitskinis

14/11/2016

N. Harden

14/04/2017

R. Jones

18/12/2016

T. Ludwigs

22/06/2017

W. R. Moncrieff

21/06/2017

R. R. Hardie

12/05/2017

D. A. Jones

1/08/2016

A. Lyons

17/01/2017

A. Monfries

5/05/2017

M. A. Harding

8/08/2016

K. Jones

14/06/2017

J. K. MacDonald

30/04/2017

L. N. Morey

2/08/2017

L. P. Harper

14/08/2017

G. V. Jordan

22/09/2016

C. R. Mackenzie

30/06/2017

S. L. Morison

31/03/2017

D. Harrison

30/05/2017

S. Kaole

11/04/2017

N. R. Madill

18/06/2017

R. R. Morley

18/07/2017

K. A. Hartley

23/08/2016

K. M. Keating

18/12/2016

M. A. Mahmud

20/11/2016

N. Morrissey

5/06/2017

M. Hase

8/03/2017

M. T. Keenawinna

9/05/2017

D. J. Maik

28/12/2016

A. Moulds

10/12/2016

S. Hawkeswood

17/04/2017

M. G. Kelly

3/11/2016

R. Maisey

18/12/2016

K. Moutoulis

14/08/2017

T. Hayhoe

30/04/2017

J. Kelso

16/08/2017

M. D. Makies

10/02/2017

R. Mullan

12/05/2017

C. Hayhoe

14/07/2017

D. P. Kennedy

18/05/2017

I. Malbon

7/06/2017

C. B. Muller

27/05/2017

A. R. Heather

18/11/2016

M. Kennedy

9/04/2017

C. C. Mann

17/06/2017

H. J. Murphy

12/10/2016

M. S. Hegedus

15/02/2017

N. G. Kerrison

12/03/2017

C. Mann

24/05/2017

P. G. Murphy

4/05/2017

W. D. Height

1/10/2016

J. F. Kick

3/02/2017

F. Mare

19/01/2017

P. M. Murphy

20/05/2017

S. Heinrich

24/07/2017

A. A. R. Kilroy

10/09/2016

C. S. Marks

21/08/2017

W. A. Murray

5/08/2016

K. Helmers

14/10/2016

M. B. Kime

24/12/2016

K. R. Marlow

24/07/2017

I. G. Murray

8/10/2016

M. Hemburrow

31/10/2016

P. J. Kingston

22/05/2017

A. Marriott

25/11/2016

V. Murugan

18/01/2017

D. B. Henderson

30/03/2017

S. J. Kirby

30/05/2017

A. C. Marsters

5/04/2017

J. S. Myburg

20/05/2017

G. J. Henry

15/04/2017

S. A. Kirby

5/03/2017

L. Martin

15/08/2016

N. B. P. Nanninga

1/02/2017

B. J. Hertslet

14/05/2017

D. J. Kirkpatrick

24/09/2016

C. P. Martin

14/05/2017

J. E. Nation

1/04/2017

S. W. Hignett

4/10/2016

A. Kishore

27/06/2017

Z. Martin

23/03/2017

D. P. Nearhos

13/07/2016

K. J. Hill

13/12/2016

K. Klimkiewicz

15/05/2017

R. D. Martin

4/12/2016

B. T. Neldner

7/08/2016

A. L. Hill

7/09/2016

P. Knopp

19/04/2017

J. Martonhelyi

9/11/2016

M. G. Neser

7/08/2016

E. Hillas

21/01/2017

L. Knopp

21/05/2017

L. F. Mashford

14/10/2016

T. T. Newell

11/05/2017

A. J. Hinton

24/12/2016

B. Koteski

20/03/2017

P. M. Mason

4/09/2016

C. R. Newman

20/11/2016

28

K. A. Newnham

17/02/2017

R. Purvis

14/03/2017

K. Shinn

16/05/2017

M. G. Vegter

27/08/2017

G. Newport

14/05/2017

B. D. Quin

8/03/2017

L. E. Sibbons

24/06/2017

D. Vengust

12/04/2017

T. R. Newton

4/02/2017

G. C. Quinn

16/02/2017

M. Simm

11/10/2016

C. R. Vickery

12/07/2017

B. Q. Nguyen

21/05/2017

D. Radovic

13/03/2017

N. S. Slee

20/07/2017

G. C. Victor

21/02/2017

K. Nicholas

28/07/2017

U. Rai

3/11/2016

A. Slee

16/05/2017

J. Vitikka

13/03/2017

M. K. Nielsen

19/08/2017

B. R. Ratcliffe

12/10/2016

S. Smith

21/08/2016

D. J. Vreugdenburg

5/11/2016

H. Nobbs

16/02/2017

S. Raventharan

26/07/2017

M. Smith

8/06/2017

M. Vuilleumier

10/08/2016

M. C. Noon

4/02/2017

A. Rawat

17/07/2017

T. C. Smith

24/03/2017

L. Wake

17/05/2017

M. Norder

24/06/2017

P. T. Ray

9/05/2017

E. B. Smith

24/06/2017

P. G. Walker

6/05/2017

T. D. O'Callaghan

6/04/2017

B. P. Reddish

14/06/2017

M. T. Smith

8/06/2017

A. J. Wallace

7/11/2016

M. V. O'Connor

28/11/2016

J. N. Redwood

16/07/2017

R. J. Snow

1/06/2017

S. Walter

12/12/2016

J. O'neil

9/09/2016

I. Reilly

23/05/2017

J. P. Spencer

14/04/2017

R. J. Walter

22/11/2016

D. P. O'Sullivan

29/07/2017

B. G. Reinke

29/04/2017

R. J. Spry

10/11/2016

J. D. Walz

13/05/2017

C. C. Obst

24/07/2017

B. A. Rennick

14/08/2016

R. W. Staines

22/11/2016

J. H. Wansey

4/05/2017

J. A. Oliver

31/12/2016

M. G. Riddle

21/01/2017

T. Stanbury

4/06/2017

N. S. Warner

10/11/2016

J. Oliver-Smith

23/02/2017

M. J. Ridge

10/07/2017

D. A. Stapleton

29/03/2017

N. Warthmann

17/07/2016

M. E. Ostryzniuk

4/04/2017

B. A. Rieck

9/04/2017

L. T. Stephens

14/05/2017

M. Watts

22/06/2017

D. T. W. Otto

18/06/2017

P. Ripa

24/06/2017

M. Stephenson

7/08/2017

D. A. Welbourne

11/07/2017

R. Oudyn

25/02/2017

A. Rizk

17/05/2017

G. D. Stewart

7/10/2016

L. Wendland

18/02/2017

B. Owen

4/03/2017

W. I. Roberts

29/10/2016

R. D. Stewart

24/04/2017

G. A. Wheeler

3/07/2017

J. T. Page

12/08/2017

J. Robinson

1/12/2016

A. F. Strange

17/10/2016

J. Whyte

16/01/2017

K. F. Palamountain

5/05/2017

M. Rochow

1/12/2016

F. T. Stynman

6/03/2017

L. J. Widdowson

19/11/2016

L. Palmer

1/07/2017

17/06/2017

G. S. Suri

29/01/2017

C. Wiegmink

20/01/2017

W. C. Palmer

4/11/2016

I. Rodriguez Menendez

A. G. Tabart

8/11/2016

A. H. Wiesniewski

30/04/2017

S. N. Pam

24/08/2016

R. G. Rogers

28/02/2017

S. J. Tadd

11/09/2016

R. Wiffen

3/05/2017

K. C. Panetta

23/01/2017

M. L. Rosborough

17/09/2016

P. Tagg

7/07/2016

A. J. Wilk

9/10/2016

D. Pankuch

2/01/2017

M. L. Rosewarne

8/07/2016

P. I. Tankey

10/12/2016

T. C. Williams

19/09/2016

B. J. Ross

17/12/2016

J. Teague

31/03/2017

J. G. Wilson

24/05/2017

C. Routledge

17/05/2017

J. Tezacker

9/07/2017

J. Wilson

5/08/2016

B. D. Russ

11/02/2017

G. S. Thomas

12/08/2017

B. T. Wilson

29/08/2017

L. L. Russell

27/10/2016

N. F. Thomas

21/04/2017

S. T. Wilson

14/05/2017

J. G. Ryan

29/09/2016

M. J. Thomas

8/03/2017

T. J. Wilson

25/05/2017

J. R. Ryan

7/02/2017

N. P. Thompson

16/12/2016

S. J. Wilson

10/06/2017

J. Saly

11/08/2017

L. Thompson

23/05/2017

J. F. Wilson

13/12/2016

J. B. Samuel

12/02/2017

R. J. Thorp

3/03/2017

J. Wilson

7/04/2017

J. Sanders

3/06/2017

M. R. Tiltman

12/04/2017

R. Windbacher

25/06/2017

H. J. Sansby

19/10/2016

I. G. Toohill

7/08/2016

H. L. Wong

25/11/2016

J. R. Sarvari

9/07/2017

D. Toppazzini

10/10/2016

J. H. Wood

6/01/2017

J. D. Saunders

8/02/2017

R. Travis

15/08/2016

D. G. Woodward

23/03/2017

J. Saunders

28/06/2017

A. J. Treloar

7/08/2016

J. D. Woodward

23/03/2017

A. I. Sawley

20/05/2017

B. E. Trethowan

2/06/2017

M. A. Wylie-King

7/12/2016

D. Scandar

2/02/2017

R. J. Trigg

4/02/2017

J. Xi

25/06/2017

R. Scholes

14/12/2016

A. Trumble

29/05/2017

V. Yang

16/04/2017

A. Schox

22/07/2016

S. Tuchowski

11/05/2017

W. K. Yim

18/07/2017

W. J. Schulz

31/01/2017

G. Tucker

8/06/2017

J. Young

12/12/2016

B. Seaton

4/08/2016

K. L. Tully

13/10/2016

J. L. Young

14/05/2017

G. W. Sedgman

16/03/2017

P. S. Tully

14/10/2016

H. Zhou

20/05/2017

H. Serdaroglu

10/06/2017

M. S. Tusar

22/03/2017

S. R. Zillman

17/08/2016

R. B. W. Seymour-Wright

9/04/2017

D. Tusev

11/06/2017

B. Shanks

9/06/2017

G. W. Tweedie

28/09/2016

M. Twigg

23/01/2017

N. J. Usher

31/07/2016

L. M. Usher

26/01/2017

S. M. Parker

12/05/2017

B. D. Paterson

9/03/2017

L. E. Patterson

19/06/2017

D. Pearce

24/05/2017

D. Pearson

17/12/2016

N. I. Pedersen

10/06/2017

F. W. Pedler

31/03/2017

A. A. Pell

20/11/2016

B. Pen-Dennis

5/10/2016

S. Perkins

5/02/2017

K. Perry

23/01/2017

R. S. T. Petritsch

6/06/2017

S. D. Peutrill

6/05/2017

P. W. Pfitzner

25/06/2017

P. Pluis

13/05/2017

J. B. Polinelli

20/12/2016

L. J. Potter

5/06/2017

R. J. Potts

5/02/2017

B. Power

14/12/2016

M. W. Powers

3/08/2016

D. Prescott

9/05/2017

R. Pretorius

2/02/2017

K. E. Prins

22/10/2016

L. D. Pritchard

13/09/2016

W. G. Propsting

15/03/2017

K. Prudkajornchai

6/12/2016

J. K. Shaw K. A. Sherwood

11/03/2017 27/07/2017

29

RAAus

Dashboard 2016 - 17

28,000 Members Since RAAus Began in 1983 L1 Maintenance Authority Holders

700+

L2 Maintenance Authority Holders

300+

Number of Lame’s who carry out maintenance on RAAus Aircraft

100+

406 Junior Members Average age of 16 years

Average Enquires Per Week

1000+

RAA.asn.au unique page views

322,000

16,618 Pilot certificates Issued Since The beginning FAcebook Page likes

Aircraft Sold On Aviation Classifieds since Jan 2017

average member age

50+

11k

50

yrs

1080 86% L1 Maintenance Average Result

ONline Learning management System users

5,650 Aircraft Registered RAAUS REGISTERED Aircraft By state * As of 30 June 2017 RAAus Members

By State

Most Popular Aircraft JAbiru

WA 299/572

Since RAAus Began

NT 45/121

QLD 887/2394

SA 342/950 NSW/ACT 863/2454 VIC 723/2291

TAS 96/224

Statistics OCCURRENCES Fatals (per quarter ending 30 June 2017) 30-Sep

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

TOTAL

2016–2017

1

1

2

1

5

2015–2016

2

1

3

1

7

2014–2015

1

2

2

4

9

2013–2014

0

2

0

3

5

2012–2013

0

0

7

2

9

Calendar Year Normalised Fatality Data Year

Fatalities

Hours

Fatals per 100,000 hours

2017

6

379,646

1.58

2016

4

207,893

1.92

2015

9

211,431

4

2014

6

226,364

2.65

2013

11

243,637

5

Four period weighted moving average for RAAus fatal accidents 8

Number of fatal accidents

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec 2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Year and end of quarter No of fatal accidents

32

weighted moving average

2016

2017

ACCIDENT DATA Accidents

Incidents 30-Sep

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

30-Sep

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

2016–2017

13

15

20

9

2016–2017

40

54

37

39

2015–2016

18

15

10

9

2015–2016

18

15

46

43

2014–2015

23

22

29

26

2014–2015

33

26

15

25

2013–2014

13

32

29

32

2013–2014

21

27

16

25

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

Defects

Hazards 30-Sep

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

30-Sep

2016–2017

5

7

2

10

2016–2017

3

4

2

1

2015–2016

9

19

13

8

2015–2016

9

19

5

2

2014–2015

12

8

8

6

2014–2015

0

1

1

3

2013–2014

3

1

5

5

2013–2014

0

0

6

8

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

Aircraft Damage 2016–2017 30-Sep

Aircraft Damage 2015–2016

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

Destroyed

4

4

4

1

Substantial

7

9

9

Moderate

11

19

Mild

29

None TOTAL

30-Sep Destroyed

1

1

6

2

10

Substantial

0

10

7

10

17

15

Minor

0

6

15

15

34

30

22

Nil

4

18

50

53

2

3

1

0

Unknown

0

3

5

4

53

69

61

48

Injury to Persons 2016–2017 30-Sep

ATSB Breakdown of Occurrences

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

2014

2015

2016

2017

Fatal

1

1

2

1

Technical

72

39

64

71

Serious

1

0

1

0

Operational

45

46

108

111

Minor

2

4

4

1

Environmental

5

3

23

18

None

49

64

54

45

Airspace

6

5

30

29

0

0

0

1

Unclassified

0

0

7

3

Unknown

33

Statistics (continued)

MEMBERS Membership numbers at points in time 30-Sep

31-Dec 31-Mar

Flying hours average 30-Jun

2016–2017

8541

8610

8944

9049

2015–2016

8963

8565

8678

8594

2014–2015

9367

9154

9183

9117

2013–2014

9762

9648

9608

9447

2012–2013

9822

9913

9909

9832

Members by State

Calendar year

Hours Membership Average hours total numbers per member

2017

379,646.70

9049

41.95

2016

207,893.30

8678

23.96

2015

211,431.90

9117

23.19

2014

226,364.80

9154

24.73

2013

243,637.70

9648

25.25

New students %

(as at 30 June 2017)

30-Sep

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

170

1.9%

2016–2017

203

491

478

466

2284

25.24%

2015–2016

174

206

207

191

121

1.3%

2014–2015

390

310

261

344

2394

26.46%

2013–2014

433

348

382

323

SA

950

10.5%

2012–2013

420

387

429

397

TAS

224

2.48%

VIC

2291

25.3%

Gender comparison

WA

572

6.32%

Financial Year

9006

99.9%

2016–2017

8474

575

43

0.10%

2015–2016

8107

487

9049

100%

2014–2015

8957

618

2013–2014

9362

597

2012–2013

9627

606

ACT NSW NT QLD

Overseas TOTAL

Males Females

SCHOOLS AND CLUBS Schools

Clubs 30-Sep

34

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

30-Sep

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

2016–2017

165

163

163

164

2016–2017

44

41

40

41

2015–2016

168

166

164

163

2015–2016

44

45

43

46

2014–2015

171

169

169

171

2014–2015

41

41

42

43

2013–2014

168

172

169

171

2013–2014

47

44

43

44

2012–2013

167

163

168

168

2012–2013

45

48

47

47

AIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFT TYPES

3 Axis (A) 30-Sep

31-Dec 31-Mar

30-Jun

2016–2017

2827

2842

2831

2839

2015–2016

2795

2827

2875

2833

2014–2015

2756

2785

2808

2822

2013–2014

2644

2720

2721

2681

Weight Shift (B) 30-Sep

31-Dec 31-Mar

884

Aerochute Industries

356

Thruster Aircraft

218

Home Built

34

ICP

184 181

11

Tecnam

Summit Aerosports

Austflight ULA

157

Powerchutes System International

12

Skyfox Aviation

133

5

Howard Hughes Engineering

AAA Fasterway

131

Fresh Breeze

5

Zenith Aircraft

110

212

210

2015–2016

242

246

246

222

2014–2015

226

227

236

241

2013–2014

244

240

231

226

Powered Parachute (D) 30-Jun

2016–2017

221

200

201

206

2015–2016

227

229

232

212

2014–2015

211

214

222

220

2013–2014

197

210

186

203

Total 31-Dec 31-Mar

PPC

129

215

30-Sep

Jabiru

Make

Aeroprakt

201

31-Dec 31-Mar

3 Axis

30-Jun

2016–2017

30-Sep

Make

30-Jun

Rand

83

Make

Weight Shift 429

Airborne Solar Wings

47

Air Creation

16

Flylight

8

Dta Sarl France

5

Ramphos

6

Aeros

5

2016–2017

3249

3257

3244

3255

Evolution Trikes

4

2015–2016

3264

3302

3352

3267

Mainair Sport

2

2014–2015

3193

3226

3266

3283

Flyright Aviation

2

2013–2014

3085

3170

3138

3110

2012–2013

3567

3318

3301

3220

2011–2012

3385

3395

3285

3398

Type 10 19 23 24 25 28 32 55 TOTAL

Calendar Year

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Hours

916.3

2260.3

2866.5

664.9

1609

Landings

7266

4709

4123

111

231

Hours

28534.4

36489.7

50514

26221.8

38089

Landings

51267

50147

77741

6657

6626

Hours

0

0

0

150

273

Landings

0

0

0

1173

362

Hours

93305.5

117153

143740.9

85872.9

174725

Landings

183981

261333

286641

10291

22584

Hours

4559.7

5692.3

11253

3163.4

7040

Landings

21029

12594

23490

128

202

Hours

930.5

2071.9

3175.4

1770.7

1930

Landings

2430

4977

2863

104

201

Hours

13167.3

16738.4

14750.2

4860.3

10094

Landings

29894

33062

29084

1156

1746

Hours

9997.3

8332

10847.1

5529.8

11878

Landings

32200

25682

26058

849

1701

Hours

151411

188737.6

237147.1

128233.8

247384.0

Landings

328067

392504

450000

20469

33653

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Financials Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ACN 070 931 645 Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 (This financial report includes the combined results of: – Recreational Aviation Australia Incorporated from 1 July 2016 to 26 July 2016 – Recreational Aviation Australia Limited from 27 July 2016 to 30 June 2017)

Contents 30 June 2017 Financial Statements Director’s Report Statement of Comprehensive income Statement of Financial Position Statement of Changes in Equity Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Financial Statements Directors’ Declaration Auditor’s Independence Declaration Independent Audit Report

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37 39 40 41 42 43 55 56 57

Directors’ Report

For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 Directors' report

On 26 July 2016, Recreational Aviation Australia Incorporated changed its legal structure from an association to that of a company and became Recreational Aviation Australia Limited.

The Directors present their report on Recreational Aviation Australia Limited (formerly Recreational Aviation Australia Incorporated) for the financial year ended 30 June 2017.

Directors

The following persons held office as directors of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited during the financial year: Michael Monck (Chair) – Appointed 26 July 2016 Tony King – Appointed 26 July 2016 Barry Windle – Appointed 26 July 2016 Luke Bayly – Appointed 15 October 2016 Trevor Bange – Appointed 15 October 2016 Eugene Reid – Appointed 15 October 2016 Rodney Birrell – Appointed 15 October 2016 The following Board Members relinquished their position from Recreational Aviation Australia Incorporated as indicated below Trevor Bange – Relinquished 26 July 2016* Eugene Reid – Relinquished 26 July 2016* Rodney Birrell – Relinquished 26 July 2016* Michael Apps – Relinquished 26 July 2016* Mark Christie – Relinquished 26 July 2016* Mike Smith – Relinquished 26 July 2016* Ed Smith – Relinquished 26 July 2016* Donald Ramsay – Relinquished 26 July 2016* Teresa Avila – Relinquished 26 July 2016* Frank Marriott – Relinquished 26 July 2016* *Relinquished their position on the RAAus board once the new Constitution was passed and RAAus went from Incorporated to Limited by Guarantee. The board was reduced from 13 to 7 Directors.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the Company during the year was to control all ultralight aircraft activities in Australia. The Company has delegated functions from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the control and management of ultralight aircraft registrations and pilot training and certification. The Company is responsible for setting standards for ultralight aircraft maintenance and the training of pilots.

Review of operations

There were no significant changes to the operations of the Company during the year ended 30 June 2017.

Significant changes in the state of affairs

No significant changes in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2017 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect: (a) the Company's operations in future financial years, or (b) the results of those operations in future financial years, or (c) the Company's state of affairs in future financial years.

Likely developments and expected results of operations

The Company will continue the same operations as described in the principal activity section in future years.

Mission statement

Accessible, safe aviation for all by being an industry leader in developing sport and recreational aviation for the fun and enjoyment of our members.

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Directors’ Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 Meetings of directors

The following table sets out the number of meetings of the directors attended by each director.

Board

Audit Committee

Total

Michael Monck

5

0

5

Tony King

5

0

5

Barry Windle

5

3

8

Trevor Bange

3

0

3

Eugene Reid

3

0

3

Rodney Birrell

3

0

3

Luke Bayly

3

3

6

Contributions on winding up

In the event of the Company being wound up, ordinary members are required to contribute a maximum of $1 each.

Honorary members are not required to contribute.

The total amount that members of the company are liable to contribute if the company is wound up is $1, based on 8,865 current ordinary members.

Operating result

The deficit for the year amounted to $216,477 (2016: deficit of $227,535).

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board.

…………………………..

Michael Monck Director

…………………………..

Barry Windle Director

Dated: 12/09/2017

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 Note Revenue Expenses Employee benefits expense Depreciation and amortisation expense Printing, publications and merchandise Insurance Other expenses Total expenses Surplus/(deficit) before income tax expense Income tax expense Surplus/(deficit) for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive deficit for the year

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

2

3a 3a 3

2017 $

2016 $

2,536,256

2,537,788

1,363,570 101,850 351,067 450,279 485,967 2,752,733

1,350,920 65,344 326,890 456,798 565,371 2,765,323

(216,477) (216,477) (216,477)

(227,535) (227,535) (227,535)

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2017

ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Other current assets TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

2016 $ 919,429 11,185 27,403 68,941 1,026,958

8

864,462 334,444 1,198,906 1,960,394

898,334 271,707 1,170,041 2,196,999

10 11 12

148,824 184,373 138,106 471,303

283,445 160,200 28,154 471,799

11

16,007 16,007 487,310

35,639 35,639 507,438

NET ASSETS

1,473,084

1,689,561

EQUITY Reserves Retained Earnings TOTAL EQUITY

318,221 1,154,863 1,473,084

318,221 1,371,340 1,689,561

LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables Short-term provisions Income in advance TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long-term provisions TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

4

2017 $ 658,071 4,480 24,394 74,543 761,488

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS

40

Note

5 6 7

9

4

Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Statement of Change in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 Retained earnings $

Asset revaluation reserve Note 8 $

Total $

Balance at 30 June 2015

1,598,875

318,221

1,917,096

Deficit attributable to members

(227,535)

-

(227,535)

Balance at 30 June 2016

1,371,340

318,221

1,689,561

Deficit attributable to members

(216,477)

-

(216,477)

Balance at 30 June 2017

1,154,863

318,221

1,473,084

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Statement of Cash Flows

For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 Note

2017

2016

$

$

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from members and others

2,763,832

2,681,971

14,730

22,814

(2,909,120)

(2,810,639)

(130,558)

(105,854)

-

-

(12,431)

(46,832)

Purchase of intangibles

(118,369)

(224,170)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(130,800)

(271,002)

Net increase / (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents held

(261,358)

(376,856)

919,429

1,296,285

658,071

919,429

Interest received Payments to suppliers and employees Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from property, plant and equipment Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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4

6

Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

The financial statements cover Recreational Aviation Australia Limited as an individual entity.

Recreational Aviation Australia Limited is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory under the Corporations Act 2001. Up to 26 July 2016, the Company was an association incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act (ACT) 1991. This financial report includes the combined operations of both entities for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

Note 1. Significant accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted The company has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

Basis of preparation These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB'), and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for not-for-profit oriented entities.

Historical cost convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Critical accounting estimates The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the company's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed below.

Key judgement - Estimation of useful lives of assets The Company determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant and equipment and finite life intangible assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event. The depreciation and amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down.

Key judgement - Impairment The Company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Institute that may lead to impairment of assets. Should an impairment indicator exist, the determination of the recoverable amount of the asset may require incorporation of a number of key estimates. No impairment indicators were present at 30 June 2017.

Key judgement- Employee benefits provision The liability for employee benefits expected to be settled more than 12 months from the reporting date are recognised and measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at the reporting date. In determining the present value of the liability, estimates of attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation have been taken into account.

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) (a) Revenue recognition Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

Sales revenue Revenue from sale of goods is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers.

Grants Grants are recognised at their fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attached conditions will be complied with.

Interest Interest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Membership and magazine subscriptions The Company’s membership subscription year runs for a 12 month period. All monies received for 12 month memberships are recorded as revenue in the year the subscription relates to. The first 12 months of a multi year subscription is recorded as revenue in the year the subscription relates. The remaining portion of the subscription is recognised in the year it relates to.

Other revenue Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. (b) Income tax The Company is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. (c) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. (d) Trade and other receivables Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition. (e) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of inventory is determined using the weighted average costs basis and is net of any rebates and discounts received. (f) Property, plant and equipment Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Buildings are recorded at fair value and subject to periodical independent valuations.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and equipment (excluding land) over their expected useful lives as follows:

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) (f) Property, plant and equipment (continued) Class of Fixed Asset Buildings Furniture and fittings Office equipment Computer equipment

Useful life 40 years 5 to 10 years 3 to 10 years 3 years

Depreciation Rate 2.5% 10% – 20% 10% – 33% 33%

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the company. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss.

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

(g) Intangible assets Intangible assets relate to developed software used in the provision of services to members. The costs capitalised relate to development costs only and exclude the costs of research. Developed software is amortised on a straight line basis over 10 years. Amortisation methods, assets’ useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted if appropriate. (h) Trade and other payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the company prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) (i) Financial instruments Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the Company commits itself to either the purchase or sale of the assets (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted).

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transactions costs, except where the instrument is classified ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately.

Classification and subsequent measurement Financial instruments are subsequently measured at either fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest rate method or cost.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets are classified at fair value through profit or loss’ when they are hold for trading for the purpose of short-term profit taking, derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designate as such to avoid and accounting mismatch or to enable performance evaluation where a group of financial assets is managed by key management personnel on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in carrying value being included in profits or loss.

Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Loans and receivables are included in current assets, except for those which are not expected to mature within 12 months after the end of the reporting period.

Held-to-maturity investments Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments, and it is the Company’s intention to hold these investments to maturity. They are subsequently measure at amortised cost.

Held-to-maturity investments are included in non-current assets, except for those which are expected to be realised within 12 months after the end of the reporting period, which will be classified as current assets.

Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative assets that are either not suitable to be classified into other categories of financial assets due to their nature, or they are designated as such by management. They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity nor fixed or determinable payments.

Available-for-sale financial assets are included in non-current assets, except for those which are expected to be realised within 12 months after the end of the reporting period.

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(i) Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

(k) Employee benefits Short-term employee benefits Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

Other long-term employee benefits The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method.

Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

Defined contribution superannuation expense Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. (l) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. (m) Fair value measurement When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market.

Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) (n) Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar taxes Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in the statement of financial position.

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority. (o) Comparative figures When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year.

Where the Company has retrospectively applied an accounting policy, made a retrospective restatement or reclassifies items in its financial statements, an additional statement of financial position as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period will be disclosed.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Note 2: Revenue Member receipts Advertising Aircraft registration ASIC fees Operating grant - (CASA, AirServices, QBE and Allianz) Other Sale of magazines and other merchandises Interest income

2017 $

2016 $

1,651,485 12,956 397,793 98,467 143,898 114,535 102,392 14,730 2,536,256

1,621,022 69,541 406,597 102,780 118,177 45,995 150,862 22,814 2,537,788

The decrease in advertising income was as a result of a change in how the company managed member classifieds.

Note 3: Expenses Accommodation, meetings and travel Advertising and promotions ASIC fees Bank charges Computer system Legal expenses Office expenses Other professional fees Postage and PO Box Scholarships and donations

120,409 19,848 52,905 22,382 59,202 14,715 72,450 41,528 38,331 44,197 485,967

155,213 22,484 60,877 21,797 51,735 30,767 114,476 25,634 36,076 46,318 565,371

Note 3a: The increase in depreciation expense reflects the company’s investment in modernisation and intangible assets associated with this investment – see notes 8 and 9.

The increase in printing publications and merchandise is a result of providing all members with a complimentary copy of Sport Pilot magazine to facilitate Board elections and additional investment in merchandise for sale through the company online shop.

Note 4: Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on hand Cash at bank

500 657,571 658,071

500 918,929 919,429

The reduction in cash is primarily due to the effect of meeting the operating cash deficit during the year and the final investment in the modernisation project – see statement of cashflows.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Note 5: Trade and Other Receivables Trade receivables

Note 6: Inventories Merchandise

Note 7: Other Assets Prepayments

4,480 4,480

11,185 11,185

24,394 24,394

27,403 27,403

74,543 74,543

68,941 68,941

2017 $

2016 $

Building - at fair value Accumulated depreciation

896,285 (89,439) 806,846

896,285 (66,926) 829,359

Furniture and fittings - at cost Accumulated depreciation

91,794 (74,214) 17,580

90,563 (67,531) 23,032

Office equipment - at cost Accumulated depreciation

88,845 (74,483) 14,362

86,238 (66,320) 19,918

Computer equipment - at cost Accumulated depreciation

114,819 (89,145) 25,674

102,930 (76,905) 26,025

Total Property, Plant and Equipment

864,462

898,334

Note 8: Property, Plant and Equipment

Movements in Carrying Amounts Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year:

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Note 8: Property, Plant and Equipment (continued) Buildings Balance at 30 June 2015 Additions Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2016 Additions Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2017

$ 851,808 (22,449) 829,359 (22,513) 806,846

Furniture and Fittings $ 19,077 7,817 (3,862) 23,032 (5,452) 17,580

Office Equipment $ 9,097 16,427 (5,606) 19,918 2,719 (8,275) 14,362

Computer Equipment $ 18,454 22,588 (15,017) 26,025 9,712 (10,063) 25,674

Total $ 898,436 46,832 (46,934) 898,334 12,431 (46,303) 864,462

The building is held at fair value and was revalued based on a valuation by Egan National Valuers as at 14 May 2013. The valuation has been determined on the basis current market value assuming vacant possession. Market value was determined by reference to comparable sales. The building is due for an external independent valuation as at 30 June 2018. The valuation will also include intangible assets.

Note 9: Intangibles Modernisation project - software Accumulated amortisation Net carrying value

Note 10: Trade and Other Payables Trade payables Accrued expenses GST and PAYG liabilities Other payables

2017 $

2016 $

408,486 (74,042) 334,444

290,117 (18,410) 271,707

2017 $

2016 $

65,151 46,715 28,921 8,037 148,824

231,933 46,150 (15,650) 21,012 283,445

Trade payables has decreased as the prior year balance included insurance for member’s liability which was invoiced to the company late in the previous financial year.

Note 11: Provisions CURRENT Provision for annual leave Provision for long service leave Provision for time-in-lieu NON-CURRENT Provision for long service leave Total provisions

106,595 56,950 20,828 184,373

104,909 34,463 20,828 160,200

16,007 16,007 200,380

35,639 35,639 195,839

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Note 12: Income In Advance Unearned income

2017 $ 138,106 138,106

2016 $ 28,154 28,154

Unearned income increased as a result of increases in multi year subscriptions. Multi year subscriptions are recognised in accordance with the policy detailed in Note 1a.

Note 13: Government Funding The Company receives financial assistance from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority on an annual basis. The assistance is provided pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement. There is a separate Memorandum of Agreement each financial year and assistance is provided only on a basis of certain functions being performed by the Company.

Note 14: Financial Risk Management The Company's financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable.

The company is not subject to any significant liquidity, credit or interest rate risk.

The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 139 as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial statements, are as follows:

Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Total financial assets Financial Liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost - Trade and other payables Total financial liabilities

2017 $

2016 $

4 5

658,071 4,480 662,551

919,429 11,185 930,614

10

148,824 148,824

283,445 283,445

Note

Note 15: Related Party Transactions The Directors and their related entities transact with the Company from time to time on normal terms and conditions that are no more favourable than those available to others. The types of transactions involved include those that are provided by the Company as part of its normal operations. The transactions are settled at the time of the transaction, and no amounts are owing to the Company at year end in respect of these transactions. The total value of these transactions is low and is considered by the Company to be immaterial.

With the exception of compensation of key management personnel, which is separately disclosed in these statements, there were no other related party transaction during the financial year.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Note 16: Key Management Personnel Compensation Compensation The aggregate compensation made to key management personnel of the company is set out below: 2017 2016 $ $ Key management personnel compensation 595,260 592,489 The key management personnel compensation above also includes an amount of $2,682 (2016: $4,388) recognised for Management Liability Insurance.

The seven elected directors act in a voluntary capacity and are not remunerated in any way.

Note 17: Remuneration of Auditors During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by RSM Australia Pty Ltd, the auditor of the company: Audit services - RSM Australia Pty Ltd Audit of the financial statements 2017

10,000

Audit services - Duesburys Nexia Audit of the financial statements 2016

12,650

Note 18: Contingent Liabilities The company had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2016.

Note 19: Commitments The company had no commitments for expenditure as at 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2016.

Note 20: Events After The Reporting Period No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2017 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the company's operations, the results of those operations, or the company's state of affairs in future financial years.

Note 21: Company Details The registered office and principal places of business of the Company is: Recreational Aviation Australia Limited Unit 3, 1 Pirie Street Fyshwick ACT 2609

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Directors’ Declaration The directors of the Company declare that: a) the financial statements and notes for the year ended 30 June 2017 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: b) comply with Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and c) give a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its performance, as represented by the results of its operations and its cash flow, for the financial year ended on that date.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Director……………………………………………………………………………………..

Director……………………………………………………………………………………..

Dated:

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited for the year ended 30 June 2017, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: (i)

the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

(ii)

any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS

Rodney Miller Partner Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Dated: 15 September 2017

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Members of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited Opinion We have audited the financial report of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited (the Company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors' declaration.

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Company is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i) giving a true and fair view of the Company's financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board's APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor's report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Other Information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Company's annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017, but does not include the financial report and the auditor's report thereon.

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.

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If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion.

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pdf.

This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Rodney Miller

RSM Australia Partners Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 15 September 2017

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