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MODEL AERONAUTICAL ASSOCIATION
OF
QUEENSLAND INC
2008
The Model Aeronautical Association of Queensland (MAAQ) is the body delegated by the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia (MAAA) to be responsible for all aspects of model flying in Queensland.
The Association numbers over 2000 members, with more than 55 affiliated clubs. It is also recognized as the sole representative organization for the sport in Queensland by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) which is the world wide governing body for all forms of sporting aviation, including model flying through (MAAA) and Australian Sports Aviation Confederation.
Codes Of Model Flying
There are many different codes of model aircraft flying. Radio
Control which includes War Birds, Scale, Racers, Miniature, Gliders,
Sea Planes, Helicopters to name a few. Free Flight has both indoor
and outdoor types. Control Line is a good introduction to model
flying.
Model aircraft flying comes under the control of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. There are very specific rules about where one can fly radio control model aircraft. There are Civil Aviation orders written which govern the sport, to which the MAAQ use as a minimum requirement.
How To Start
Your local club is the best place to start. There are approximately
55 clubs to choose from in Queensland. We have a Clubs Listing of
affiliated clubs so that you can select a club near where you live
for convenience. Contact the Secretary of the club or visit the club
on flying days and talk to the members. Some members have had many
years of experience in building and flying models and would be
willing to assist those who are new to the sport. Most affiliated
clubs have instructors that can provide lessons in learning to fly
model aircraft.
Insurances
The National body (MAAA) has
arranged for an excellent insurance package for all model aircraft
enthusiasts. This package is only available through a registered
Aero Model Club.