Hit Counter
 

      MODEL AERONAUTICAL ASSOCIATION

                            OF

                 QUEENSLAND INC

             moving with the times

                          2009

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 56 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.          

64th QUEENSLAND NATIONALS INFORMATION          

               2009/2010 Insurance Certificate of Currency.

           Site maintained by Robin Klau

           Send mail to webmaster<@>maaq.org