2024-25
Chair Report
By Michael Monck, Chairman
As another year comes to a close it is a chance to reflect on the previous 12 months. The environment has been challenging but equally so, it is rewarding to be a part of an organisation that is robust and well equipped to face those challenges.
Our finances for the year show a modest deficit of $39,839 which is reflective of the systems in place to protect us from the ebbs and flows of the business we operate. One of the most significant financial items of the year is the legal costs we faced as a result of a coronial inquest into the unfortunate death of one of our members.
The costs of this event totalled a little over a quarter of a million dollars in the financial year and are a reminder of the nature of the business we are in. We continue to operate the largest member based aviation organisation in Australia with responsibilities extending from licencing of pilots and registration of aircraft through to the administration of flying schools across the entirety of the country.
These responsibilities see us liaise with CASA on a frequent basis to ensure that our activities are carried out in a manner that provides assurance to the Australian public. We are, under the rules and regulations that govern us, required to conduct ourselves in a way that is
safe and manages any risks that may be posed to our members, those who directly participate in our flying activities and those third parties that may be affected by what we do. From time to time this means advocating on behalf of our members and assisting with enquiries into the outcomes of certain events.
Whilst this coronial was a significant one, it is important to put it into perspective and note that it is not a regular occurrence. Although regrettable in the sense that it is necessary to be involved in such inquests from time to time, it is the first inquest in some 10 years or so that has incurred such a considerable expense. Without diminishing the importance of this particular inquest, it does highlight the hard work of those employees and volunteers who put in tireless efforts to ensure the highest of safety standards.
With this in mind, the board has given particular focus to setting out a new strategy for the upcoming year which will serve to reinforce the strong performance of RAAus, particularly in a financial sense. With total assets in excess of $3 million our organisation is sound from a financial perspective but we cannot lose focus and must react to a changing world.
Over the past year we have put a considerable amount of thought into the future including what MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates) means for Australian aviation and, of course, for RAAus in particular.
“This change is one of the largest aviation reforms that current generations will see.”
It ushers in new privileges, new safety developments, new aircraft, and a whole new world. It will form a large part of where we direct resources over the coming years in an effort to advance aviation in Australia. The range of new opportunities presented by this reform are both imaginable and unimaginable. New developments in the aircraft we currently fly will reach the market sooner rather than
later and new aircraft that we haven’t seen before will have the chance to enter the market too.
We will continue to invest in the future of RAAus going forward by advocating for change and the adoption of MOSAIC in Australia and at the same time we will put emphasis on developing new revenue streams to offset our current funding sources. All of this is an effort to diversify the risks that we face as a business and ensure that we continue to operate for many years to come.
This strategy will go towards diversifying the activities of RAAus and reducing the business risks that we face. Whilst we look back with pride at our safety record and the ways that we have assessed and managed aviation risk, it is important to do this more broadly and extend that approach to the financial risks that we face.
As this year closes it is imperative to recognise the significance of the events that we have worked through in the preceding 12 months and ensure that we continue to maintain an operation that can face another once in a decade event of equal significance.
I look forward to working with the board over the coming 12 months to ensure this strategy bears fruit that all of our stakeholders can enjoy.
Michael Monck Chairman
CEO Report
By Maxine Milera, Chief Executive Officer
Industry Engagement and Events
This year has been marked by strong industry presence and community engagement.
In November, we were honoured to attend the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame (AAHOF) Awards, where the 2024 Southern Cross Award was presented to the Australian Women Pilots’ Association, among other well-deserving recipients. Their recognition underscores the growing role of diversity, inclusion, and community in shaping aviation’s future.
In March, RAAus participated in two aviation events. We began the month at SAAA Ausfly in Wentworth, NSW, strengthening ties with the broader aviation community and engaging directly with recreational pilots, aircraft builders, and industry leaders.
Shortly after, we proudly represented our members at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon, one of the largest aviation showcases in the Southern Hemisphere. Both events provided invaluable opportunities to connect with members, partners, and regulators, while highlighting RAAus’ ongoing commitment to the future of recreational aviation.
Throughout the year, we also visited flying schools and aero clubs across Australia,
ensuring that members’ voices are heard and that RAAus continues to support grassroots aviation at every level.
Stakeholder and Regulatory Engagement
RAAus maintained an active and constructive dialogue with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Our leadership team participated in key meetings to discuss regulatory alignment, safety priorities, and opportunities for streamlining processes. These engagements reinforce our commitment to ensuring that member operations remain safe, accessible, and supported by practical regulation.
Organisational Development
This year, RAAus took significant steps to strengthen its internal capability and longterm direction. We initiated the replacement of our membership database, focused on improving productivity, enhancing data security, and creating a more seamless experience for members.
The Board and Executive also collaborated extensively on the development of a new five-year Strategic Plan, which will guide the organisation’s priorities, growth, and investment through to 2030. This plan builds on the organisation’s achievements while setting a clear path for future sustainability and innovation.
In addition, RAAus welcomed a Business Development Manager to the team. This role is dedicated to exploring opportunities to diversify income and build strategic partnerships, ensuring RAAus remains financially robust and able to continue supporting members and the broader aviation community.
“As part of this forwardlooking approach, RAAus is also building relationships with companies outside the traditional aviation sector.”
By expanding our reach to individuals who may never have considered flying, we aim to open the door to new communities and inspire more Australians to experience the freedom of flight. Currently, only around 0.12% of Australians—approximately 30,000 active pilots in a population of over 26 million—hold a pilot licence, including both professional and recreational aviators. Our goal is to grow this percentage by showcasing the accessibility and joy of recreational aviation through RAAus. Increasing membership and financial sustainability will, in turn, help maintain or even reduce the cost of flying, making aviation more attainable for all.
Looking Ahead
As RAAus looks toward the coming years, our focus remains on growth, innovation, and connection. The aviation landscape continues to evolve, and we are determined to ensure that recreational aviation remains accessible, vibrant, and forward-thinking.
Our new five-year Strategic Plan will guide our path through to 2030, setting clear objectives around member experience, safety leadership, digital transformation, and industry influence. A key priority will be completing the modernisation of our systems and data infrastructure, ensuring that members benefit from faster, safer, and more intuitive services.
We will continue to expand our visibility beyond traditional aviation circles, introducing new audiences to the possibilities of flight. By forging partnerships with education providers, tourism operators, and businesses outside the aviation sector, RAAus will showcase flying as an achievable and rewarding pursuit for more Australians.
Safety and education will remain at the heart of everything we do. Through collaboration with CASA, training schools, and clubs nationwide, RAAus will continue to foster a strong safety culture and provide pathways for skill development, mentoring, and lifelong learning in aviation.
Financial sustainability will also be a major focus. By diversifying revenue streams, growing membership, and creating valuedriven partnerships, RAAus will be able to keep costs manageable for members while investing in programs that strengthen the organisation and enhance the flying experience.
Ultimately, the year ahead is about building momentum—for our members, for our organisation, and for the future of recreational aviation in Australia. RAAus remains committed to inspiring new pilots, supporting existing members, and ensuring that the joy of flight remains within reach for generations to come.
Maxine Milera Chief Executive Officer
COO Report
By Ben Lambon, Chief Operations Officer
Groundwork Today, Growth Tomorrow
As the financial year 2024-25 ends, RAAus reflects on a year shaped by progress, creativity, and stronger connections with our members. From forging partnerships to launching innovative products and engaging campaigns, we have continued to strengthen our role at the heart of recreational aviation in Australia.
When I joined RAAus in mid-Q2, I knew my first responsibility would not be about immediate results but about setting the stage for sustainable growth. My brief was clear: to lay the groundwork in line with the strategic plan, to drive growth through collaboration, and to strengthen our visibility across aviation and beyond. It has been a shorter cycle for me personally, but one marked by energy and momentum. This year was about positioning RAAus to grow, ensuring that the structures, relationships, and opportunities we built in 2024-2025 will deliver even greater value in the years to come.
Building Visibility Through Collaboration
The defining feature of 2024-25 has been collaboration as a tool for visibility. Early in the year, we secured a partnership with The Flyer
Watch Company that gave members a generous 20% discount on aviation-inspired timepieces. Members not only secure a premium timepiece at an exclusive discount but also contribute directly to life-changing opportunities for aspiring pilots, with 20% of the profits from Australian sales going to the RAAus Scholarship program. On the surface, this was a valuable member benefit, but at a deeper level, it positioned RAAus in the lifestyle space, making aviation more visible in everyday life. Aviation wasn’t just something you did at the airfield; it became something you could carry on your wrist, a talking point and a statement of identity.
In parallel, we proudly launched a new range of toys and gifts under the Aviator brand. This initiative reached both the young and the young at heart, putting aviation into homes across the country. It was about more than merchandise, it was about inspiring the next generation and allowing families to share their passion for flight together. This brand launch was a deliberate step in expanding the identity of RAAus, proving that we are more than a membership body. We are evolving into a lifestyle brand that reflects the passion and pride of our community.
Aligning with a respected veteran support organisation like Solider On allowed us to demonstrate the role aviation can play in inclusion, wellbeing, and community connection. This was not only about growing our profile, but also about deepening our relevance to society and positioning RAAus as an organisation that cares, contributes, and leads.
“Our collaboration with Soldier On gave us visibility well beyond the aviation sector.”
From Groundwork to Growth
If 2024-25 was about foundations, then FY202526 will be about delivery and expansion. This is the year when our groundwork transforms into tangible outcomes.
The Fly. Ride. Remember. campaign, developed throughout 2024-25, will launch on a national scale, backed by sponsors, community activations, and a strong media presence. It will not only raise vital funds for veterans’ mental health, but also place RAAus firmly in the public eye, showcasing the positive impact recreational aviation can make across the country.
Significant time was invested in building the foundations for partnerships with Stratton Finance and Halliday Wine. Stratton Finance has developed tailored finance solutions exclusively for our members, while Halliday Wine brought RAAus into a new social and lifestyle setting. Both partnerships are designed to expand what we can offer, broaden our visibility, and create fresh pathways to attract new members.
We are currently working on a 3D-printed training model, completion expected early next year and will be rolled out to members and flight schools. This represents a breakthrough in training accessibility and innovation, further strengthening our role in supporting grassroots aviation.
Alongside this, we will introduce new in-house production capability with the Cricut Maker, enabling us to deliver professional-quality decals, labels, certificates, and merchandise. This investment will increase efficiency, reduce costs, and provide members with more personalised services.
The continuation of our partnership with IOR Aviation delivers a 10-cent per litre fuel discount, putting direct savings into the hands of our members.
At the same time, our collaboration with OzRunways provides members with six months’ free access to advanced flight planning tools, helping pilots plan smarter and fly with confidence.
And this is just the beginning. A lot more member benefits are on the way, designed to save you money, enhance your flying, and make RAAus membership even more rewarding. To explore the full range of what’s already available, and to stay up to date with what’s coming next. I encourage you to check out your Members Benefits page.
Finally, we were given the opportunity to represent RAAus at the Spring Reception at Government House. This prestigious platform will allow us to represent our members and our sector on the national stage, strengthening recognition of the role RAAus plays in Australia’s aviation community.
Looking Ahead
Although my time with RAAus in 2024-25 has been shorter than a full cycle, it has been deliberate and focused. This year was about laying the groundwork, driving visibility, and building the collaborations that will fuel sustainable growth.
Financial year 2025-26 will be the year of delivery. It will be about turning partnerships into tangible benefits, visibility into recognition, and groundwork into real, measurable growth.
Together with our members, partners, and supporters, we are building not just an organisation, but a movement. One that is more visible, more connected, and more ambitious than ever before.
Ben Lambon Chief Operating Officer
Flight Operations
By Marty Peters, Head of Flight Operations
A Year of Progress, Partnership and Purpose
As I reflect on my first full year as Head of Flight Operations at Recreational Aviation Australia, I’m proud to share a snapshot of the journey we’ve taken together. From regulatory reform to community engagement, 2024–25 has been a year of meaningful progress, collaborative learning, and renewed commitment to safety and growth in recreational aviation.
Acknowledging the Legacy: FOM Development and Leadership
Before diving into this year’s achievements, I want to extend heartfelt thanks to Jill Bailey, our former Head of Flight Operations, whose leadership and dedication laid the groundwork for many of the advancements we’ve seen this year.
Jill’s work on Flight Operations Manual v8 was instrumental in shaping its structure and content. Although FOM 8 was approved by CASA, operational requirements led to the decision not to release it for use. That choice allowed us to refine and evolve the manual further — and today, FOM 9 is in its final stages of submission to CASA.
The development of FOM 9 would not be where it is without Jill’s foundational work and the contributions of the broader Flight Operations team. We look forward to its approval and implementation in 2026, which will mark a new chapter in operational clarity and safety for RAAus members.
Flight Operations Manual Update: Clarity and Compliance
In July 2024, RAAus released Flight Operations Manual v7.1.2, a significant update that clarified key definitions and streamlined the converting pilot process. These changes were made in response to CASA’s directive under CASR Part 149, ensuring alignment with national safety standards and addressing ambiguities that had previously led to divergent interpretations. Notably, the manual now reflects CASA’s definition of “aircraft” and “aeroplane,” and restricts the use of non-3-axis aircraft experience for Group A pilot certification. These updates reinforce our commitment to safety and regulatory integrity.
Group G Operations: A New Frontier
In December 2024, RAAus issued Flight Operations Bulletin 0124, paving the way for the introduction of Group G aircraft — those with MTOWs between 600–760 kg. While Flight Operations Manual v9 is shortly ready for CASA review, this bulletin allows for the early issuance of Group G pilot certificates, ratings, and approvals under the current manual.
This marks a major step forward in expanding the scope of recreational aviation and providing more flexibility for members and flight schools.
Access to Controlled Airspace: A Game-Changer
Following extensive consultation, CASA had initially indicated that RAAus pilots would gain access to Class C and D controlled airspace starting in early 2025. However, as of now writing this article, this change has not yet been formally granted.
RAAus has received reassurance from CASA that the approval is imminent, and we remain optimistic about its implementation in the near future. In preparation, our Flight Operations team has proactively included the endorsement requirements for controlled airspace access into Flight Operations Manual v9, which is currently under review by CASA.
This initiative remains a key outcome of the General Aviation Workplan 2025, which also includes streamlining examiner ratings, enhancing medical pathways, and developing the Part 103 Manual of Standards (MOS) for sport and recreational aviation.
RAAus is committed to ensuring that once approved, the transition into controlled airspace operations will be smooth, safe, and supported by robust training and systems.
Community Events: Avalon & National Safety Month
RAAus was proud to attend the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025, joining over 900 exhibitors and 200,000 attendees in what was one of the largest and most vibrant aviation events in the Southern Hemisphere.
Our team connected with industry leaders,
regulators, and aviation enthusiasts from around the world, sharing the latest developments in recreational aviation — including Group G aircraft, and our expanding training and safety initiatives.
Avalon 2025 also featured a record-breaking careers and skills day, with over 7,000 students engaging with aviation professionals, including astronauts and defence representatives. RAAus was proud to contribute to inspiring the next generation of pilots and innovators.
We also saw strong engagement during National Safety Month 2024, with themes focused on pilots, maintainers, aircraft owners, and flight training schools to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across all operations.
Flight Training Schools: Growth and Challenges
The year saw a mix of expansion and contraction in the Flight Training School (FTS) network:
• New approvals for Group B & D operations and temporary satellite FTS helped reach remote areas and boost membership.
• Several schools returned to active status following earlier fee adjustments.
• However, RAAus has reintroduced the annual fee for FTSs, primarily to support cost recovery in audit and compliance activities. This ensures that the high standards expected of our training providers are maintained through robust oversight and support.
• Despite these positive developments, economic pressures led to a net decrease in total FTS, underscoring the need for continued support and strategic planning to sustain and grow the network.
Looking Ahead: Innovation and Integration
As we move into 2025–26, RAAus is preparing for:
• Fly’n For Fun 2026
• The full implementation of Group G operations under Flight Operations Manual v9.
• Expanded airspace access and integration with CASA’s evolving regulatory framework.
• Continued development of training pathways, safety systems, and community engagement.
We remain committed to our mission: to inspire and connect people through aviation. Thank you to our members, instructors, volunteers, and staff for your dedication and passion. Together, we’re building a safer, stronger, and more inclusive future for recreational aviation in Australia.
Marty Peters Head of Flight Operations
Airworthiness & Maintenance
By Jared Smith, Head of Airworthiness & Maintenace
The Airworthiness and Maintenance team continues to take pride in supporting our members and aircraft owners across Australia to maintain and operate their aircraft safely and compliantly. Over the past year, our focus has remained on continuous improvement, education, and collaboration with industry partners to ensure RAAus remains at the forefront of recreational aviation safety and compliance.
During the reporting period, 48 new aircraft were added to the RAAus register, 24 amateur-built and 24 factory manufactured, reflecting ongoing enthusiasm for both aircraft construction and recreational flying. The team also processed 276 transfers of ownership, each one an opportunity to ensure compliance and encourage sound maintenance practices at the point of transition.
Maintenance authority activity remained strong, with 120 Level 2 Maintainer authorities issued or renewed and 123 Level 1 Owner Maintainer Authorisations issued. These authorities are a cornerstone of the RAAus maintenance system, empowering members to perform and certify maintenance within the defined general competency rule. Our Owner-Maintainer weekend courses continue to be popular and well attended, reinforcing our focus on practical education and competence development within the membership.
A significant milestone this year was the release of Technical Manual Version 4.3, which underwent a broad update to improve readability and alignment with evolving policy.
“The major addition was Section 15, Lightweight Aeroplanes, providing clear guidance for aircraft now captured under this classification.”
This led to the registration of the first Lightweight Aeroplane in Australia, a Cessna 150H, marking an important expansion of the RAAus fleet and a historic step in the evolution of recreational aviation administration.
Another highlight of the year was the successful rollout of the Certificate II in Aeroskills run by TAFE NSW in March 2025. The program has been very well received by participants and industry alike, offering an accessible entry point for members looking to formalise their aviation maintenance skills. Feedback from the first intake has been overwhelmingly positive, and enrolments continue to grow as awareness spreads across the RAAus community.
Beyond day-to-day operations, the team continues to represent RAAus in national regulatory and technical forums, including CASA Technical Working Groups for Part 103, Part 43 and Part 66. This engagement ensures that the needs of our members are effectively represented in the broader development of aviation regulation.
As we look forward, our priorities are to maintain the trust and confidence of our members, to continue improving the clarity and usability of our technical resources, and to deliver meaningful training and support that strengthens safety and compliance across the fleet.
Thank you to all members, maintainers, and industry partners for your continued support and engagement throughout another productive year.
Jared Smith Head of Airworthiness & Maintenace
Safety
By Chris Windle, Head of Safety
The 2024-25 period saw important advances in RAAus’s safety framework, marked by structural changes and deepened collaboration with CASA’s Aviation Safety Advisors and our continued partnership with the Sport team. While navigating personnel changes in the Safety department, our audit team successfully delivered 21 on-site audits of Flight Training Schools across Australia. This sustained monitoring effort has revealed significant patterns that shape our safety education initiatives and offer crucial guidance on supporting our Flight Training Schools.
This year saw further evolution in our team structure when Janelle Wayling concluded her career with RAAus through retirement. Following a comprehensive role evaluation and recruitment, we welcomed Ashwin Subramaniam to the newly configured Assistant Head of Safety position, bringing our structure into alignment with other departments. This enhanced role maintains all Safety Coordinator functions while expanding to include daily operational support for the Head of Safety, audit management and projects. The implementation of the updated Technical Manual and review of the Operations Manual has spurred on a thorough review of our safety documentation and procedures.
“We are actively working to refresh our safety manuals, particularly the audit policy and procedures manual, to reflect these new frameworks and bolster our safety infrastructure.”
This comprehensive review aims to ensure our documentation effectively underpins our safety monitoring activities and accident prevention strategies.
During this period, the RAAus community experienced five fatal accidents resulting in eight fatalities, including two individuals in a VH-registered aircraft. Consistent with established procedures, RAAus assisted state police investigations through appropriate channels without attending accident sites. Our productive partnership with the ATSB has continued to provide expert technical insights when appropriate.
Our working relationship with industry stakeholders such as CASA’s Aviation Safety Advisors , the Sport team and Airservices Australia has matured considerably, creating consistent safety messaging and oversight strategies throughout recreational aviation. National Safety Month once again delivered exceptional results, blending vital safety messaging with member prize draws totalling over $16,000. This highly successful program reinforces our dedication to advancing safety culture and operational excellence across our flying community. We remain committed to nurturing these important relationships while developing innovative safety programs that serve our members’ evolving needs.
Chris Windle Head of Safety
Training Development
By Neil Schaefer, Head of Training Development
Welcome from the RAAus Training Development desk for 2025. Activity in training delivery this year has been focussed in five key areas.
The first area is in compliance and education to ensure our flight schools are delivering the highest quality of training consistency throughout our national network of approved flight schools. While this is monitored and assessed through our organisational audit programs, the findings often drive change in the tools and resources we can provide to assist in training delivery. This activity is muti faceted and requires continued development and collaboration with our operational, technical and safety related functions. The training requirements are outlined in the respective manuals, and this year much of this work has been linked to the refinement of the new Flight Operations Manual which is being prepared for imminent submission to CASA. One example of this was the incorporation of Group G Lightweight Aeroplane operations and associated training requirements. These were bought forward via an Operations Bulletin to annex the existing RAAus syllabus, ensuring the effective rollout of Group G operations under the current Flight and Technical manuals, while the new manuals were reviewed and refined.
This year also saw the rollout of the TAFE based Aeroskills Certificate course program for RAAus members, working with TAFE NSW and our Head of Maintenance, a competencybased syllabus which now meets or exceeds the requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance practical skills and also provides a pathway for formal industry maintenance qualifications. RAAus see this program and further developments as providing an important link in both aeronautical maintenance skills but also providing career pathways in aviation airworthiness and maintenance opportunities.
Training documentation forms a critical part of one of our organisations key functions and to this end modifications to the RAAus Generic Student Progress (GSP) were undertaken to mirror the current syllabus requirements, while concurrently new versions of the GSP have been built in readiness to align with the new syllabus of flight training and separated for the three specific groups we currently administer. The complete suite of syllabi, training record templates, and explanatory documents as well as a generic aircraft type knowledge workbook have all been prepared to coincide with the new Flight Operations manual release.
Our theory knowledge requirements, which were internally reviewed and updated in 2024, were released for consultation through our associated theory providers this year to ensure that reference training texts used in flight schools and the online resources available to RAAus members reflect the required knowledge elements in the RAAus Flight training syllabus.
“RAAus continues to work closely with organisations such as Bob Tait Theory and GoFly Online to ensure that learning resources return maximum value for our members and flight schools.”
Additionally, as part of the training development portfolio, RAAus remains focussed on new training avenues and technologies for our members. The challenge is constantly present to provide the most robust and effective basic flight training skills against the increasing pressure to align with CASA Part 61 standards by many operators who continue to realise the benefits of the Recreational Pilot Certificate as the entry level qualification for further industry training. This strategy will be further evaluated as we see the progression of MOSAIC into Australian operations with the associated increased privileges and technologies that will become available to RAAus pilots.
Continuing on current RAAus safety initiatives and from the 2023 RAAus Loss of Control series, RAAus has been extensively involved in Upset Prevention and Recovery (UPR) development with both key industry providers and CASA. This year, one of our Southeast Queensland Flight schools successfully undertook a sponsored training program with fully documented results highlighting the substantial benefits of this training for all pilots and particularly instructors. The results of this program have been provided to CASA as they further investigate the implementation
of core skills in this area, and in turn give us the confidence that our training development programs are definitely on the right path and acknowledged by industry.
Finally, these major projects and initiatives are continually underpinned by significant operational and technical support functions including development and maintenance of the RAAus Learning Management system, flight assessment functions, and ongoing education programmes which this year incorporated the development and rollout of National Safety Month in October. The program continues to grow and generously supported by sponsors and industry groups, and this allows us to continue to focus on key safety elements to assist you the members of RAAus.
The upcoming year will see the culmination and delivery of substantial training development initiatives as well as much awaited enhancements such as Controlled Airspace access privileges, so buckle up as we embrace the changes and training challenges in the coming year.
Neil Schaefer Head of Training Development
Australian International Airshow
By Maxine Milera, Chief Executive Officer
RAAus has proudly maintained a strong presence at the Australian International Airshow (Avalon) for many years. Events such as Avalon are a vital part of our commitment to promoting recreational aviation and engaging with both our members and the broader aviation community.
One of the key benefits of participating in Avalon is the opportunity to showcase the impressive diversity and quality of aircraft on the RAAus register. This year, 18 dedicated members generously contributed their time and aircraft to represent RAAus at the airshow. Their commitment and enthusiasm were evident throughout the event and deeply appreciated by our entire community.
Equally important is the opportunity to connect with our members, partners, and industry stakeholders. Many RAAus members attend Avalon’s trade days to stay informed about developments within the sector, and our presence provides an invaluable chance for meaningful, face-to-face discussions. Throughout the week, our team participated in a series of key meetings and events including
the Avalon 2025 Official Luncheon, GWEO Industry Networking, the Aviation Organisations Network Evening, the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the De Havilland Moth family, and the Antiques Networking Evening. We also engaged with valued partners such as Jabiru, Tecman, Global Aviation Products (GAP), IOR Fuel, QBE Insurance, OzRunways/Boeing, and Airservices.
Most importantly, Avalon provides a powerful platform to inspire the next generation of aviators. Across the week, we engaged with thousands of aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts, many taking their very first steps towards realising their aviation dreams. Our conversations highlighted the excitement, curiosity and passion that continue to fuel recreational aviation in Australia. For many attendees, Avalon was their first introduction to RAAus and the opportunities we offer to help make flying more accessible, affordable and achievable. It is moments like these, when a conversation sparks a lifelong passion, that truly capture the spirit of what RAAus stands for.
We were also delighted to welcome some very special guests to join us at Avalon this year. Our inaugural RAAus Youth Ambassador, Ashton Nelson, represented the voice of young aviators, connecting with attendees and interviewing industry leaders for his YouTube channel. Additionally, the 4 Aussie Aviators, a dynamic group of young content creators, shared their enthusiasm for aviation through live interviews and engaging coverage throughout the week.
It goes without saying that an event of this scale requires an extraordinary amount of preparation, coordination, and dedication. I would like to extend my sincere thanks
to the RAAus team for their hard work, professionalism, and unwavering commitment throughout the week. The time spent away from home and the effort that goes into ensuring our presence is impactful do not go unnoticed. Your continuous drive and passion are what make RAAus’ involvement at events like Avalon such a success.
Avalon 2025 clearly demonstrated that interest in recreational aviation continues to grow. Maintaining a strong presence at events like this ensures that RAAus remains at the forefront of promoting the joy, accessibility, and opportunities that recreational aviation brings to Australians.
L1 Maintenance Course
By Letesha Stretton, Marketing, Communications and Events Manager
RAAus continued to strengthen its focus on safety and member development through the delivery of L1 Maintenance Courses across Australia, giving members the opportunity to enhance their technical knowledge and practical maintenance skills.
In July 2024, RAAus hosted an L1 Owner Maintainers Course at BAM Aviation in Caboolture, Queensland, operated by Scott and Emma Burgess. The course was well attended, with 10 members travelling from across Queensland and New South Wales to participate. Attendees developed hands-on skills in lock wiring, oil and filter inspections, and spark plug testing and gapping. One participant brought his CTLS for a 50-hour service and filter change, while other aircraft used during the weekend included a Tecnam P92.
Building on that success, RAAus hosted another L1 Owner Maintainers Course at Wings Out West in Dubbo, NSW. Marking our largest course to date with 14 participants from across Australia, including members from Western Australia and Queensland. The session featured the updated L1 syllabus, incorporating essential Group G information, operational categories, and maintenance release details.
These events continue to demonstrate the strong engagement and enthusiasm of our members in expanding their technical capabilities. RAAus thanks all participants and hosts for contributing to the ongoing success of the L1 Maintenance program.
Pilot Certificates
CG Paton 01/07/2024
J Oberg 04/07/2024
MR O'Connor 05/07/2024
A Van De Ven 05/07/2024
AP Mccaskie 05/07/2024
BD Codey 05/07/2024
A Mott 05/07/2024
HT Kim 06/07/2024
LL West 06/07/2024
MY Khine 06/07/2024
N Turner 07/07/2024
AP Hanrahan 09/07/2024
E Leizenberg 09/07/2024
B Palmer 10/07/2024
J Seng 10/07/2024
D Westby 10/07/2024
DJ Stephenson 10/07/2024
D Hardie 10/07/2024
A Mason 11/07/2024
JT Pearse 12/07/2024
P Noble 12/07/2024
B Li 13/07/2024
BJ Longhurst 15/07/2024
LM Donnellan 15/07/2024
RJ Bashford 16/07/2024
CW Rayner 16/07/2024
N Jordan 16/07/2024
MF Malek 16/07/2024
JR Briggs 17/07/2024
T Ramachandran 17/07/2024
C Blackwood 18/07/2024
EM Keogh 18/07/2024
WG Smith 19/07/2024
H Mooney 19/07/2024
C Brodhurst-hill 19/07/2024
J Jones 20/07/2024
CD Deaville 21/07/2024
BJ Loiacono 21/07/2024
T Whateley 22/07/2024
MM Koch 23/07/2024
CR Bowerman 23/07/2024
E Pitrolo 24/07/2024
G Rodrigues 25/07/2024
A Swan 26/07/2024
JB Gray 27/07/2024
L Moll 27/07/2024
SC Chapman 27/07/2024
R Bathurst 27/07/2024
SY Yin 27/07/2024
SL Humphrey 29/07/2024
J Melino 30/07/2024
PJ McCaw 31/07/2024
J Ryper 31/07/2024
JA Conners 31/07/2024
BK Clow 31/07/2024
IC Seddon 01/08/2024
J Dutschke 01/08/2024
LM Gray 02/08/2024
LJ Bryan 02/08/2024
R Lavery 02/08/2024
J Pettit 02/08/2024
J Van Grootel 02/08/2024
V Dimasi 03/08/2024
RS Goh 03/08/2024
CH Fraser 05/08/2024
F Nisar 05/08/2024
J Mack 05/08/2024
D Gerken 06/08/2024
MA Payne 06/08/2024
MW Sutton 07/08/2024
W Glasson 08/08/2024
A Holdback 09/08/2024
IW Gibb 13/08/2024
FJ Kell 13/08/2024
J Clemow 13/08/2024
D Keel 14/08/2024
MG Haynes 15/08/2024
B Hammond 15/08/2024
JK Latcham 17/08/2024
LJ Ward 17/08/2024
JA Roberts 17/08/2024
JP O'keeffe 18/08/2024
JP Davis 18/08/2024
D Grace 19/08/2024
D Schillings 20/08/2024
AY Brown 21/08/2024
T Sim 22/08/2024
J Quigley 22/08/2024
MM Caldwell 22/08/2024
AL Kiratidis 22/08/2024
A Hodgen 23/08/2024
R Bowditch 23/08/2024
LG Wright 28/08/2024
A Tay 28/08/2024
R Winson 28/08/2024
BD Creek 29/08/2024
M Jones 29/08/2024
MJ O'connell 29/08/2024
B Tree 31/08/2024
S Gordon 01/09/2024
IR O'Neill 03/09/2024
AR Woods 03/09/2024
YF Wu 03/09/2024
H Isberg 04/09/2024
L Johnson 04/09/2024
A Hopman 04/09/2024
O Booth 07/09/2024
MS Kulomaa 07/09/2024
J Martin 10/09/2024
R Terzi 10/09/2024
QO Sullivan 11/09/2024
D Bosanquet 11/09/2024
S Molaei 12/09/2024
RB Bedi 12/09/2024
T Delacroix 13/09/2024
A Kornusch 13/09/2024
SE Kelly 14/09/2024
A James 14/09/2024
JL Kirkham 15/09/2024
SR Zilko 16/09/2024
SK West 18/09/2024
D Fowler 18/09/2024
TT Williams 19/09/2024
C Butler 19/09/2024
BR Burns 19/09/2024
LM Vear 20/09/2024
TD Cheung 21/09/2024
M Osberg 21/09/2024
MG Hendry 21/09/2024
GR Hendry 21/09/2024
T Laursen 22/09/2024
BK Dodman 23/09/2024
A Gillam 23/09/2024
JO Watson 23/09/2024
R Stone 24/09/2024
S Chalmers 24/09/2024
TS Luckraft 25/09/2024
NJ Wright 25/09/2024
G Salata 25/09/2024
J Sim 26/09/2024
AB Arbuckle 26/09/2024
OJ Fairlamb 28/09/2024
TJ Scott 28/09/2024
S Ferguson 28/09/2024
R Mortimer 28/09/2024
TJ Wilson 30/09/2024
DJ Ramsay 30/09/2024
JS Kerr 30/09/2024
I Weddle 30/09/2024
PJ Hayes 01/10/2024
B Simmonds 01/10/2024
S Adhikari 02/10/2024
JP Taylor 03/10/2024
J Sawyer 03/10/2024
MJ Hoggett 03/10/2024
D Hoggett 03/10/2024
M Ferguson 03/10/2024
SJ Meehan 03/10/2024
S Anstee 04/10/2024
M Lohmann 04/10/2024
D Cox 06/10/2024
B Clavel 07/10/2024
M Wood 07/10/2024
JK Bakhach 08/10/2024
H Nguyen 09/10/2024
R Marron 09/10/2024
AR Davies 10/10/2024
BA Morgan 10/10/2024
S Costa 10/10/2024
PC Cornish 11/10/2024
AM Sheridan 11/10/2024
J Elliot 12/10/2024
T Unger 12/10/2024
M Hoey 12/10/2024
MF Khalif 13/10/2024
A Chumble 14/10/2024
NH Abdul Sukur 14/10/2024
O White 15/10/2024
GR Kenny 15/10/2024
GJ Bowman 15/10/2024
MB Hopley 16/10/2024
B O'Mullane 17/10/2024
AR Hewitt 17/10/2024
JJ Stevens 17/10/2024
L Quigley 17/10/2024
J Crumpton 18/10/2024
M Troth 19/10/2024
EA Gonzalez Peranton 19/10/2024
AJ Russell 20/10/2024
P Dower 21/10/2024
PJ Gulliver 21/10/2024
C Mackay 22/10/2024
A Imbach 22/10/2024
PJ Bunce 23/10/2024
JA Slater 23/10/2024
AJ Rapson 23/10/2024
W Brindle 24/10/2024
CF Thinee 25/10/2024
C Petrick 25/10/2024
M Maeda 25/10/2024
E Hanegraaf 26/10/2024
J Singh 26/10/2024
MA Wilson 26/10/2024
HR Mitchell 26/10/2024
G Slattery 27/10/2024
BW Murrell 27/10/2024
RD Blair 28/10/2024
GP Mahoney 28/10/2024
J Henry 29/10/2024
D White 29/10/2024
P Guairno 29/10/2024
L Hutchinson 30/10/2024
G Schwarzer 31/10/2024
HG Hollams 01/11/2024
DP Miller 01/11/2024
SJ England 02/11/2024
MG Robinson 02/11/2024
WJ Press 03/11/2024
SL Vinci 05/11/2024
J Haigh 06/11/2024
NA Tilbury 06/11/2024
B Rye 06/11/2024
QS Skoch 08/11/2024
M Jura 10/11/2024
JR Phipps 10/11/2024
G Unger 10/11/2024
P Kande 11/11/2024
I O'Brien 11/11/2024
AJ Ramsey 11/11/2024
PG Atkinson 11/11/2024
JL Mackinnon 12/11/2024
A Boras 12/11/2024
J Fleming 12/11/2024
S Jezierski 12/11/2024
A Robertson 14/11/2024
I Filippov 15/11/2024
F Pieraccini 16/11/2024
NJ Dickson 18/11/2024
EN Ashton 20/11/2024
HT Wright 21/11/2024
L Webb 21/11/2024
DW Chambers 21/11/2024
TM Edwards 21/11/2024
Z Williams 21/11/2024
K Duffield 23/11/2024
R Morey 24/11/2024
G Coetzee 24/11/2024
JK Carmody 26/11/2024
R Whaite 26/11/2024
SA Hughes 26/11/2024
K Ma 26/11/2024
JD Penrose 27/11/2024
J Scrimgeour 29/11/2024
PJ Watkinson 29/11/2024
D Garcia 29/11/2024
J Hartwig 30/11/2024
D Scott 01/12/2024
H Anderson 04/12/2024
S Murugaiah 04/12/2024
JD Cummins 05/12/2024
JO Turcic 05/12/2024
JM Arnold 06/12/2024
C Taylor 06/12/2024
E Rai 06/12/2024
NY Lee 06/12/2024
C Williams-kane 07/12/2024
K Martens 08/12/2024
TG Roche 08/12/2024
A Kyeyune 09/12/2024
JJ Koh 09/12/2024
CW Adams 11/12/2024
M Spiteri 12/12/2024
A Somerville 12/12/2024
AD Wisely 13/12/2024
E Shirzaei 13/12/2024
M Zyskowski 13/12/2024
SW Guilmartin 13/12/2024
L Slack 13/12/2024
B Williams 13/12/2024
MM Bugenhagen 14/12/2024
AH Ahmad Kamal 14/12/2024
B Blatchford 15/12/2024
M Machell 15/12/2024
H Medill 15/12/2024
R Minahan 17/12/2024
B Dennis 17/12/2024
B Bowen 17/12/2024
TW Nelson 17/12/2024
GE Wylie 19/12/2024
A Horvath 20/12/2024
SA Logan 20/12/2024
AR Saravanan 20/12/2024
HS Williams 21/12/2024
T Sciangalepore 21/12/2024
EA Ravindran 21/12/2024
P Kelly 21/12/2024
J Carles 22/12/2024
TD Adey 22/12/2024
J Kimber 22/12/2024
X Schmitz 22/12/2024
B Fox 24/12/2024
IZ Hee 24/12/2024
JS Lacey 28/12/2024
JG Andrew 29/12/2024
JW Fogg 31/12/2024
P Newington 02/01/2025
J Wright 03/01/2025
G Collins 03/01/2025
MA Winson 03/01/2025
H Corpe 04/01/2025
A Hewett 05/01/2025
FJ Cochrane 06/01/2025
LR Venables 06/01/2025
JS Simpson 08/01/2025
AJ Dyson 08/01/2025
JR Campbell 08/01/2025
JG Miller 09/01/2025
H Manners 09/01/2025
M Rumble 09/01/2025
JW Jones 09/01/2025
L Harris 12/01/2025
A Eliott 13/01/2025
L Littlely 15/01/2025
MS Salmon 15/01/2025
A Nelson 16/01/2025
BP Seago 17/01/2025
J Young 19/01/2025
J Young 19/01/2025
CT Ung 20/01/2025
S Scutchings 20/01/2025
E Minkevicius 21/01/2025
C Connolly-greig 21/01/2025
SJ Pardon 21/01/2025
NG Coles 21/01/2025
JG Mangnall 22/01/2025
B Cook 23/01/2025
CA Robinson 24/01/2025
L Price 24/01/2025
AJ Dagger 25/01/2025
A Rossiter 25/01/2025
T Sheppard 25/01/2025
GO Rindfleish 25/01/2025
JR Russell 26/01/2025
SL Pritchard-Laborie 26/01/2025
M Prihoda 26/01/2025
LR Kent 27/01/2025
KY Chan 27/01/2025
CR Knorre 28/01/2025
K O'sullivan 29/01/2025
R Cairns 30/01/2025
S Beverley 31/01/2025
FJ Morales 31/01/2025
PM Barry 31/01/2025
D Kotze 01/02/2025
AS Amran 01/02/2025
RA Hosking 02/02/2025
PA Duncan 02/02/2025
IN Mcarthur 02/02/2025
A Mills 03/02/2025
MK Dutschke 04/02/2025
T Campbell 06/02/2025
T Carrison 06/02/2025
W Bowden 07/02/2025
J Quinn 08/02/2025
H Mander 09/02/2025
H Horton 10/02/2025
S Dennis 10/02/2025
T Hoffmann 10/02/2025
J O'Rourke 10/02/2025
DJ Bailey 12/02/2025
E Houston 13/02/2025
LA Jones 13/02/2025
N Boothman 13/02/2025
C Couch 14/02/2025
R Coles 14/02/2025
JR Smith 14/02/2025
M Verkaart 16/02/2025
T Bayne 19/02/2025
GA Le Mescam 21/02/2025
NJ Adami 26/02/2025
P Smith 26/02/2025
KJ Breen 26/02/2025
CM Taylor 27/02/2025
D Jovanovic 28/02/2025
K Howes 01/03/2025
J Lawrence 01/03/2025
CA Rogers 01/03/2025
MR Curtin 03/03/2025
A Mccormack 03/03/2025
DA Ritchings 03/03/2025
PJ Sweetman 05/03/2025
K Mcrae 07/03/2025
S Donaldson 07/03/2025
J Guyer 07/03/2025
AH Guidry 07/03/2025
TB Richter 08/03/2025
P Morgan 10/03/2025
M Simpson 11/03/2025
N Kath 13/03/2025
MJ Doherty 13/03/2025
TD Whitwell 14/03/2025
PW Harriss 15/03/2025
A Holmes 15/03/2025
JM Van Der Schyff 18/03/2025
AS Grace 19/03/2025
SL Leung 19/03/2025
JC Hall 20/03/2025
A Jackson 20/03/2025
LA O'connor 21/03/2025
V Gordiienko 21/03/2025
P Moc 24/03/2025
RJ Fischer 24/03/2025
MM Raheel 25/03/2025
CJ Taylor 25/03/2025
C Hobart 25/03/2025
L Argus 27/03/2025
LA Dancet 27/03/2025
S Dixon 27/03/2025
K Burnell 28/03/2025
EW Chan 29/03/2025
BW Mann 29/03/2025
C Clyne 30/03/2025
A Conway 02/04/2025
CM Siemer 02/04/2025
J Skinner 03/04/2025
JA Lukose 03/04/2025
ME Tonkin 04/04/2025
A Bowey 04/04/2025
R Rajesh Jhurani 04/04/2025
R Trudgen 04/04/2025
E Paznikov 05/04/2025
R Black 06/04/2025
KA Johnston 07/04/2025
KS Kaliswaran 07/04/2025
K Mcquade-Walls 09/04/2025
CJ Staier 09/04/2025
D Woo 09/04/2025
KV Raghubar 10/04/2025
MA Cumming 10/04/2025
JL Corliss 10/04/2025
AC Natonewski 11/04/2025
JL Hansen 13/04/2025
A Dundon 13/04/2025
C Deerain 13/04/2025
J Bergener 14/04/2025
GN Woolnough 16/04/2025
S Hey 16/04/2025
B Hazelwood 16/04/2025
DJ Kilday 16/04/2025
W Bawden 16/04/2025
AR Attwell 17/04/2025
T O'Connor 17/04/2025
BS Walshe 17/04/2025
JW Thrift 19/04/2025
WM Lim 21/04/2025
K Morrison 22/04/2025
P Miles 23/04/2025
L Christiansen 23/04/2025
RV Moore 23/04/2025
T Wang 23/04/2025
MS Bradford 23/04/2025
BA Tyler 24/04/2025
JA Macdonald 24/04/2025
J Groves 24/04/2025
WJ Gielen 25/04/2025
J Clyne 25/04/2025
MT Nugent 26/04/2025
J Cormack 26/04/2025
L Chabanier 26/04/2025
YD Chua 26/04/2025
J D'souza 27/04/2025
JR Baker 27/04/2025
D Cummins 29/04/2025
RA Dougall 29/04/2025
K Macfarlane 29/04/2025
JP Barons 29/04/2025
RD Forbes 30/04/2025
A Miller 01/05/2025
K Maslin 02/05/2025
L Bloomfield 02/05/2025
SB Walker 03/05/2025
R Lee 04/05/2025
L Nguyen 04/05/2025
MG Hinschen 05/05/2025
RO Edwards 05/05/2025
Z Jones 06/05/2025
L Dwyer 08/05/2025
S Browne 08/05/2025
JH Bonnie 08/05/2025
AL Campbell 09/05/2025
AT Soon 09/05/2025
N Errey 10/05/2025
O Roberts 10/05/2025
M Coles 11/05/2025
MA Davis 14/05/2025
B Stein 15/05/2025
R Hanrahan 16/05/2025
C Ninness 16/05/2025
GB Hall 17/05/2025
PJ Williams 18/05/2025
HM Brown 18/05/2025
BA Riggs 18/05/2025
DT Hamilton 18/05/2025
RM Smart 19/05/2025
A Thacker 19/05/2025
N Doron 19/05/2025
NS Donald 20/05/2025
S Ridley 21/05/2025
OK Daniel 21/05/2025
T Manifold 21/05/2025
RS Daniel 22/05/2025
M Matthews 23/05/2025
T Paxton 25/05/2025
B Young 25/05/2025
MJ Murphy 26/05/2025
J Noonan 28/05/2025
R Alam 29/05/2025
S Reeves 29/05/2025
SB Hart 29/05/2025
C Howse 31/05/2025
TJ Grace 31/05/2025
PH Doolan 01/06/2025
J Hunt 01/06/2025
M Chua 02/06/2025
T Bing Hua 02/06/2025
K Hill 05/06/2025
PJ Edwards 06/06/2025
JW Russell 06/06/2025
J Ryan 06/06/2025
C McPhee 08/06/2025
AM Baggott 08/06/2025
C Dennis 09/06/2025
S Phillips 10/06/2025
PG Nunn 10/06/2025
M Batajev 11/06/2025
BA Dennis 11/06/2025
MO Fo 12/06/2025
BJ Wilson 12/06/2025
Y Raina 12/06/2025
KF Wirth 13/06/2025
R Sampson 14/06/2025
R Pama 14/06/2025
IR Byrne 16/06/2025
W Samuel 18/06/2025
S Lund 18/06/2025
LL Teo 18/06/2025
Z Godfrey 19/06/2025
IR Smith 19/06/2025
B Hansen 19/06/2025
P Baumgart 19/06/2025
M Ruane 20/06/2025
HL Kelvy 20/06/2025
RI Henderson 20/06/2025
J Potgieter 20/06/2025
JK Kwok 20/06/2025
M Mensforth 21/06/2025
CM Populin 21/06/2025
GO Quinn 22/06/2025
TJ McBride 23/06/2025
JN Goh 23/06/2025
LR Tan 23/06/2025
J Liu 23/06/2025
J Lean 24/06/2025
S Green 25/06/2025
MF Findlay 26/06/2025
A Abbott 27/06/2025
N Holmes 28/06/2025
M Bhardwaj 28/06/2025
A Wang 28/06/2025
JB Duggan 28/06/2025
T Hamilton 28/06/2025
NM Bawden 28/06/2025
J Lyster 29/06/2025
DJ Clucas 29/06/2025
V Whittaker 30/06/2025
OCCURRENCES
*Includes 2 injuries in a VH-registered aircraft
MEMBERS
New
30-Sep 31-Dec 31-Mar 30-Jun
2024–2025 9450 9186 9188 9021
2023–2024 10156 9871 9732 9549
2022–2023 10111 10186 10337 10095
9620 9878 9978 9946
9731 9874 10262 10140
*Figure excludes Life Members
SCHOOLS AND CLUBS
2933 2915 2901 2889
2964 2967 2957 2965
2969 2982 2990 2973
2970 2945 2951 2960
2911 2902 2930 2947
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
DIRECTORS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Directors' report
The Directors present their report on Recreational Aviation Australia Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.
Directors
The following persons held office as directors of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited during the financial year:
Michael Monck (Chair)
Luke Bayly (Deputy Chair)
Trevor Bange
Andrew Scheiffers
Simon Ozanne
Jennifer Laird - Appointed 6 August 2024
Paul Reddish
Principal activities
The principal activity of the Company during the year was to administer light aircraft in Australia. The Company has delegated functions from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the control and management of light aircraft registrations and pilot training and certification. The Company is responsible for setting standards for light 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 2025.
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 2025 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. The Company will commence the administration of larger aircraft within the next year under CASR Part149. This will add to the existing administration functions performed.
Mission statement
A respected organisation that continues to advance safe aviation and encourage training across our industry. We do this by creating opportunities for a wide range of aviation activities, through industry leadership, fostering a diverse community, and innovating across light aviation.
Meetings of directors
The following table sets out the number of meetings of the directors attended by each director.
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 $11,476 based on 11,476 current ordinary members.
Operating result
The total comprehensive deficit for the year amounted to $39,839 (2024: comprehensive deficit of $202,362).
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board.
Michael Monck Director
Dated: 21 October 2025
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements
(202,362)
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from members and others 4,069,340 3,583,001
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (8,500) (10,593)
Purchase of intangibles (41,700) (89,200)
Purchase of investments - -
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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 under the Corporations Act 2001.
Note 1: Material 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 entity 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 the Australian Accounting Standards - Simplified Disclosures 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.
Consolidated Entity Disclosure Statement as at 30 June 2025
Subsection 295(3A)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001 does not apply to the company, because the company is not required to prepare consolidated financial statements by Australian Accounting Standards.
Income tax
As the company is a charitable institution in terms of subsection 50-5 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, as amended, it is exempt from paying income tax.
Current and non-current classification
Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification.
An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the company's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current.
A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the company's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-inuse is the present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to form a cash-generating unit.
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Note 1: Material accounting policies (continued)
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.
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.
Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority.
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next financial year are discussed below.
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.
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Note 1: Material accounting policies (continued)
Impairment
The Company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the company 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 as at year end.
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 2: Revenue
Accounting policy
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company is expected to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer, the company: identifies the contract with a customer; identifies the performance obligations in the contract; determines the transaction price which takes into account estimates of variable consideration and the time value of money; allocates the transaction price to the separate performance obligations on the basis of the relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service to be delivered; and recognises revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer to the customer of the goods or services promised.
Variable consideration within the transaction price, if any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such as discounts, rebates and refunds, any potential bonuses receivable from the customer and any other contingent events. Such estimates are determined using either the 'expected value' or 'most likely amount' method. The measurement of variable consideration is subject to a constraining principle whereby revenue will only be recognised to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur. The measurement constraint continues until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Amounts received that are subject to the constraining principle are recognised as a refund liability.
Sales revenue
Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when received or receivable.
Grants
Grant revenue is recognised in profit or loss when the company satisfies the performance obligations stated within the funding agreements.
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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.
Membership subscriptions
The Companys membership subscription runs for periods of either 12 months, 24 months, 36 months or 60 months. The subscription is recognised over the period the membership relates to.
Other revenue
Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established.
Note 3: Other expenses
Note 4: Cash and cash equivalents
Accounting policy
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.
Note 5: Inventories
Accounting policy
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.
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Note 6: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Investments
The Investments have been valued based on their quoted market prices in active markets.
Accounting policy
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets not measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Typically, such financial assets will be either: (i) held for trading, where they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the short-term with an intention of making a profit, or a derivative; or (ii) designated as such upon initial recognition where permitted. Fair value movements are recognised in profit or loss.
Note 7: Other current assets
Note 8: Property,
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Note 8: Property, plant and equipment (continued)
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:
The building was revalued based on a valuation by Egan National Valuers as at 31 May 2023. The valuation has been determined on the basis current market value assuming vacant possession. Market value was determined by reference to comparable sales.
Accounting policy
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:
of fixed asset
life
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.
Note 9: Intangible assets
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Accounting policy
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.
Note 10: Trade and other payables
Accounting policy
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.
Note 11: Provisions
Accounting policy
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.
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Note 11: Provisions (continued)
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.
Note 12: Income in advance
The Company maintains a nil refund policy on subscriptions except in exceptional circumstances or as required by law. Subscriptions for services yet to be delivered will be realised as revenue over the subscription period/s.
Note 13: Remuneration of auditors
During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by RSM Australia Partners, the auditor of the company
Note 14: 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 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.
RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN: 40 070 931 645
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Note 16: Key Management Personnel Compensation Compensation
The aggregate compensation made to members of key management personnel of the company is set out below:
Note 17: Contingent Liabilities
RAAus is an interested party to an Inquest involving the death of a former member which is ongoing. RAAus are legally represented at the Inquest. At his stage no civil claim has been made against RAAus.
The company had no other contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2025.
Note 18: Commitments
The company had no commitments for expenditure as at 30 June 2025.
Note 19: Events After The Reporting Period
No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2025 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 20: 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
DIRECTORS DECLARATION
The directors of the Company declare that:
a) the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Accounting Standards Simplified Disclosures, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and
b) the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the company's financial position as at 30 June 2025 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and
c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.
On behalf of the directors
Director ..
Dated: 21 October 2025
AUDITORS INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited for the year ended 30 June 2025, 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
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Rodney Miller Dated: 22 October 2025 Partner
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 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 2025, 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 material 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 2025 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards Simplified Disclosures 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 2025 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.
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 Simplified Disclosures 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 Partner
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Date: 22 October 2025
RSM Australia Partners
