RAAus Annual Report 2015-16

Annual Report 2015–16

Contents

Chairman's Report..................................................................... 4 CEO's Report.............................................................................. 6 Board Meetings.......................................................................... 8 Constitutional Reform and Members Forums........................11 Occurrence Management System.......................................... 12 New Operations Manual......................................................... 14 New Technical Manual............................................................. 17 MARAP Process....................................................................... 18 Learning and Development.................................................... 19 National Safety Month............................................................ 20 Communications...................................................................... 22 Modernisation.......................................................................... 23 Professional Development...................................................... 24 CFI Conference......................................................................... 26 Women of Aviation Week........................................................ 27 Amnesty................................................................................... 27 GYFTS Scholarships and Awards Night................................. 28 Fly-ins....................................................................................... 30 The RAAus Dashboard............................................................ 32 Statistics................................................................................... 34 Pilot Certificates....................................................................... 37 Financials.................................................................................. 41

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Chairman’s Report This annual report is going to be peppered with comments about the year gone by and the achievements that have been made. While I do not want to diminish these accomplishments as they are quite significant in nature, I do want to shift the focus a little by thinking about the future. I’ll leave the remainder of the document to inform people about the successes of our staff and the great work that they have done over the past 12 months.

the ultralight museum at Holbrook that need to be supported and embraced. Indeed RAAus has gotten behind this idea with its Heritage Fund and we hope you will support it too.

Most importantly though, history needs to be used as a lesson and to guide our decisions for the future.

I don’t like revisiting history for the sake of it, I like those memories to have purpose. If I begin a conversation with a history lesson it’s because I want to illustrate how we can improve. All too often it is used as a stick, to lay blame or to justify why something should remain unchanged.

None of that is of any value whatsoever.

It seems to me that on many occasions when I have a conversation with a member, the regulator, pilots from other organisations and just about everyone in general, it starts with a refresher on our history. While it is important to understand and remember our past you can’t drive a car by looking in the rear vision mirror so we need to learn from it and move on.

If we look at the world around us it is changing and RAAus needs to change too. We can’t change the world, we are a tiny part of something bigger. That said, we can influence it, and we should.

We have a rich and varied history that began in someone’s shed. A person, somewhere, created the first ‘RAAus’ aircraft and flew it, most likely in a paddock. Those nights spent building that aircraft and that subsequent first flight kicked off what was to become RAAus. We have since grown into an organisation full of individuals that are passionate about one thing – flying.

Some organisations that exist today have been around for years. They certainly pre-date my involvement in aviation and some even pre-date RAAus. Despite this you have to ask yourself, are they still relevant?

For many years the same fights have been underway between industry and the regulator. Sometimes it is about medicals. Sometimes it is about licensing. Sometimes it is about maintenance regimes. No matter the topic, it is the same fight, and it is being fought the same way. The result is, not surprisingly, the same. With that in mind, and as I alluded to in my opening paragraphs, I’d like to shift the focus away from history and onto the future.

I love to explore this history and hear the stories of the many people that came before me. Those who paved the way and created what I believe is the best system in the world.

One where we can effectively define our own rules and administer them with a freedom that is not seen elsewhere.

Since I started flying in the early 1990s I have seen flying schools come and go. I’ve seen clubs wither on the vine, and I’ve seen countless airfields turned into high rise apartments and warehouses. Somehow, despite the growing pressures on aviation from all angles, RAAus has survived and even thrived during the same period. It’s almost as though we’re unstoppable. But we’re not.

We are working on changing the way people view flying and the way we learn. We are working on new ways to help people maintain their aircraft. We are also working on the way that people view RAAus. That means doing a few things a little differently.

RAAus has recently morphed into a structure that is more appropriate for an organisation of our stature. It is one that is centred on good governance that will help those trusted with the stewardship of the company to make the right decisions. It is about ensuring that the interests of individual directors are never placed before those of the membership as a whole.

Over the years we’ve made many mistakes. Mistakes that could have signaled the end of our freedoms. Mistakes that could have resulted in people getting hurt or even dying. Mistakes that may have seen RAAus become irrelevant like so many other aviation organisations of the past and present have done.

You may be reading this thinking that it is an incredibly negative piece to have in our annual report but it isn’t. It’s quite the contrary in fact.

On top of this we have put in place platforms to leverage the use of technology and keep up with those around us. These are systems that will allow people to help themselves and minimise the time taken to perform certain tasks thus improving the efficiency and value offered by RAAus.

History is something that should be discussed. It should be celebrated and remembered. We have great initiatives like

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What’s more, we are communicating better than we have done in the past. This includes communicating with members using more timely and cost effective methods such as email and electronic versions of the magazine which helps offset the cost of providing printed materials for those who prefer it that way. It also includes having more active dialogue with the regulator and while we don’t always agree on all matters we are committed to working with them to deliver the best outcomes for members. We hope they will continue to do the same.

happen, it is something that RAAus has fought for and earned on behalf of its members. It is something that we have been successful at and continue to do every single day on behalf of our members.

This makes us the largest aviation organisation in Australia that is wholly and solely devoted to private aviation in this country. There is no other organisation like ours that is as focused on members and as successful in achieving the desired outcomes. That is a fact and there is a simple reason why.

Most importantly we are remaining relevant.

When you look at history and use it as a lesson instead of just yearning for the good old days you can learn a lot.

That’s what we have done. In the most recent years of our history we have changed and evolved. We have employed new ideas and ways of doing things. New technologies have been adopted. An innovative approach has been taken to remain relevant in today’s aviation landscape.

When I look at those organisations using the same tactics that are 30 years old in an effort to win an argument that seems to have dragged on for generations, I can’t help but think that they are fighting a losing battle. RAAus has a system that allows us to operate and maintain aircraft in an environment shared with other aviators from different parts of the industry. We have proven that we can do this safely and want to be recognised for it. We want to shape RAAus into something that not only protects what we already have but also makes us stronger and more versatile.

With new faces in the office and a sense of enthusiasm and excitement that I haven’t seen for a long time, we are set for great things. We will continue to be relevant and continue to be the leaders in private aviation in Australia.

We will embrace change and take up the challenge to represent members interests and fight for their freedoms.

We will expand our offerings and add value. You may not always see jarring headlines referring to comments we have made about the regulator but you can rest assured we’re doing our bit, we’re just doing it differently and more effectively.

Today, right now, without any changes to any rules or regulations, our pilots are free to fly their self-maintained aircraft in the same airspace that is used by operators of all kinds. We don’t need to change a thing for this to

Part of our efforts in this space include the ongoing reform of RAAus and the strengthening of our practices. We’ll be working hard in the future to make our board even more robust and we are more determined than ever to deliver positive outcomes for members. For the first time since I have been a member, and possibly in the history of ultralight aviation, we have people at the helm who are not just pilots. We now have pilots and maintainers who are passionate about flying but they are also skilled in those areas that we need. »»»

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CEO’s Report Aviation industry knowledge and skills are incredibly valuable in RAAus of course and I’ve heard many people lament that we might be light on in that area, however, those same people overlook the fact that for years we have been over represented in this area and have had little, if any, representation in other skills. At risk of reverting to the history lesson, this is what has gotten us into trouble in the past. Now it’s different.

Building a better RAAus

We have a well-rounded board that not only has industry knowledge but has financial, governance, legal and strategic skills. It is these skills that will help us to avoid the issues we’ve experienced previously and take RAAus forward into the future.

We wanted to document a new constitution. We did that with the overwhelming support of our membership.

I started the year saying to my team, “No new stuff this year guys. Let’s get our documentation sorted out and consolidate our achievements over the last 12 months.”

Looking back at that statement I’m pleased to say we have stuck to it.

We wanted a new technical manual. The board approved Version 4 and by the time you read this it will be in the hands of our members.

Over the next year we’ll be positioning ourselves to protect what we already have and also extend our freedoms to include flight into controlled airspace and to fly aircraft with take-off weights higher than what we can fly now. This will not only make us safer by allowing us to carry more fuel in some aircraft and avoid flight over tiger country or water in others, it will also bring us into line with the conditions that CASA has allowed their own recreational pilots. You don’t have to take advantage of this if you don’t want to but it seems only fair to me that a government agency would grant us the same rights in our own aircraft given that they already recognise our training when we transition into flying a CASA registered aircraft.

We wanted a revised operations manual. As with the technical manual, the board approved the changes and it is now in the hands of our members. Coupled with the new manual was a new document category known as RAAPs – Recreational Aviation Advisory Publications.

RAAPs make understanding our operations manual a lot easier and provide real world examples of specific components of the manual.

We have developed a members’ charter, complaints handling and disciplinary process, governance policy framework, internal management policy framework, safety policy, safety booklet and open and fair reporting policy.

The good mix of aviation and non-aviation skills at both board level and in the management team will smooth the way for this work to be done with safety at the forefront of our minds. With aviation as well as the other expertise required to govern our organisation we will be able to avoid a repeat of our most turbulent times, have some clear skies ahead and make our future all positive.

Augmenting this focus on documentation we delivered the biggest change to our members in our thirty year history when we launched our digital platform in October.

We delivered an occurrence management system, a unique reporting system that has changed the way members report occurrences. We have also delivered a knowledge bank, new website and in the background an overarching member management system that allows you, our key stakeholder, access to your information, when you want, wherever you are.

That’s a history lesson I’d like to look back on.

Michael Monck Chairman

Much of this work has been visible to our members.

In the background we have put in place internal documentation and communication protocols to support our member facing work. Losing member records, slow processing of paperwork and routine errors are now a thing of the past as our skilled team of staff make use of new technologies and enhanced processes.

Documentation, agreed processes and record keeping are pivotal to our corporate memory and future success.

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In the past we have been guilty of inconsistency in decision making which has led to confusion for our members and discrepancies with third parties, including the regulator.

At the time the cost of these inconsistencies was minor, but in other cases the costs were high and put member funds at risk.

and policy based approach. Our President, now Chairman, Mick Monck has overseen a macro change program with the single focus of creating a better RAAus, a RAAus ready for the challenges we will all face together in our sector.

Mick has done an outstanding job and our future is bright as we all stand shoulder to shoulder creating the safest sport and recreational aviation body in Australia.

The last 12 months has also taught us a lot about our membership and ourselves.

Looking further ahead into next year, we are currently working with CASA on increasing our weight and gaining access to CTA. We are focusing more on training and education. Our members want to do the right thing, we need to supply the tools and information to allow you to do the right thing.

Largely, our membership is comprised of well meaning, respectful, loyal aviation enthusiasts—people who simply want to learn to fly, fly, or maintain aircraft. But with any large organisation, a small fraction of our members choose to operate outside of the guidelines. We’ve put in place an overarching occurrence management mechanism to help everyone. So those that report and tell us about mistakes won’t be punished, whereas those who knowingly choose to operate illegally will be more closely scrutinised.

We’ve come a long way in 12 months.

Thanks to the board, thanks to the team working with me, and thank you to our members for your continued support.

We’ve also learned a lot about ourselves. The first thing I’d like to say about the fabulous people I work with is exactly that. They are a fabulous bunch of people. We’ve all come together from a different path, but we’ve met up here at RAAus HQ and as a collective we are resolute in our commitment to creating the best RAAus we can for everyone.

The team is hard working, there are only 15 of us and we process over 20,000 transactions with members and aircraft owners a year, answer 15,000 phone calls, initiate hundreds of students, respond and investigate almost 300 occurrences a year and meet with government officials more than 150 times a year.

Michael Linke CEO

The team places members at the centre of everything we do and are tireless in their efforts to create a seamless relationship to keep you flying safely while having some serious fun.

As we move into the new year as a new RAAus emerges it is important that we pay homage to our retiring Board Members. The strength and growth of RAAus in the last three years is largely as a result of a renewed vigour by the board taking a strategic

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Board Meetings Member Communique from a board meeting of Recreational Aviation Australia,10 October 2015, Brothers Club Bundaberg It was agreed that RAAus would seed the fund with $20,000 from capital reserves and proposals for grants would be considered immediately after the proper controls were established.

Fly-ins Over the past year RAAus has made an effort to attend multiple events across the country instead of attempting to run one single event. This has resulted in an increased level of member engagement compared to what was achieved with NatFly.

Confidentiality agreement In previous years the board has been subjected to varying levels of confidentiality requirements that resulted in a lack of transparency through to situations where all information was disclosed. It is important that RAAus meets its obligations in terms of various laws and regulations as well as respecting commercially sensitive information and privileged discussions.

NatFly catered to less than 5% of pilots and a similar amount of aircraft owners. When you consider the overlap in this figures (aircraft owners are pilots and often fly their own aircraft to NatFly) the penetration rate of NatFly is less than 5% of the total member and aircraft owners of RAAus. In comparison to this the fly-in initiative has exposed RAAus to in excess of 3,000 pilots, aircraft owners and the general public. The cost of this initiative has been approximately $15,000.

For this reason a new confidentiality agreement has been written that strikes a balance between transparency for the members ensuring disclosure of significant information of interest while also protecting the privacy of members, commercial activities of the organisation and other confidential information.

The board has chosen to continue with this form of member engagement given its effectiveness in terms of reaching the membership, its financial benefits and the positive reception received from members.

Utility endorsement As the organisation grows in stature it has become increasingly clear that different types of activities are being undertaken in our aircraft by our pilots. The board recognises the risks that this poses to the organisation and also considered the past recommendations from legal authorities such as the State Coroners offices around the country.

Member recognition The board has discussed the way it awards recognition for members who have done significant things for the organisation. In the past this has been done on an ad hoc basis with little or no guidance in terms of what is viewed as being worthy of different levels of recognition.

In light of this information it was agreed that RAAus should provide information and training in the area of operations relating to property management for private landholders.

The new endorsement will be rolled out as the syllabus is developed and will offer education in the areas of stock spotting, fence checking, aircraft selection, etc. and is intended for use by a landholder wishing to conduct operations on their own property. It is not an endorsement that provides an avenue for employment as a pilot by a third party for commercial purposes.

In light of the lack of clarity around these issues the board has agreed to undertake a holistic review of all types of recognition (including life membership, pioneer awards, meritorious awards, etc.) to provide certainty and clearer guidance in the future.

Heritage fund The board was also presented with a proposal to grant funds to the Australian Ultralight Aviation Museum in Holbrook. The board was unanimous in its agreement that the history of our organisation needs to be protected but was concerned at the lack of detail around the proposal.

It was agreed that a Heritage Fund should be established with support from the membership to fund such initiatives and that these funds would be managed through a process to be established by the management team.

More information will be released as the detail is developed over time.

Sport Pilot The move to the new combined electronic and paper platform for Sport Pilot has been well received. With more than 1,500 paper subscribers and over 66,000

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electronic reads the reach of the magazine now exceeds our member base.

being uncontested and some members losing the ability to have a say.

In terms of pricing there has been an extended period of incentives to encourage uptake of the paper subscription through the offer of an 18 month subscription for the price of 12. This reduces the price to $5 per issue which is slightly below cost resulting in a small subsidy being provided by those members who do not subscribe. At the regular price the cost is almost identical to the GFA offering (which is likely the best comparison available in terms of organisation, magazine content, quality, etc.). This magazine is offered bimonthly giving 6 editions per year at $47, $2 per year more expensive than Sport Pilot if they were both produced at the rate of 12 editions per year.

Modernisation The board has been provided with an update on the modernisation project which is ready to be rolled out on (or around) 21 October. The rollout will incorporate three main components – website, occurrence management system and PULSE back end.

Safety Much was discussed with respect to safety. The board was informed of the latest statistics available and informed that more information will be provided over time as the new modernisation project is progressively rolled out.

Strategic plan An update on performance against the strategic plan was provided with a few adjustments made to incorporate unforeseen circumstances. The board is yet to peruse the updated timeline.

In addition the management team has worked on an amnesty and with CASA to obtain a commitment to NOT pursue individuals who take advantage of the proposed program. The intended outcome of the amnesty is to encourage non-current pilots and aircraft owners to rejoin RAAus and become compliant.

Constitution The upcoming constitution was discussed with a focus on board appointments. The main point in the discussion (aside from the need to further develop board charters, member charters, etc.) was that the members would always maintain their right to appoint and remove board members. The primary point of difference is that members will gain the right to vote for candidates outside of their state of residence instead of being restricted to those who are in their region. This is an improvement over the current constitution which has resulted in many seats

CTA and MTOW changes The management team updated the board on progress with respect to these changes. CASA has encouraged RAAus to pursue these changes in parallel with the support of the Director of Aviation Safety. The planned submission is still mid 2016 in line with the current strategic plan.

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Board Meetings (continued)

The board of RAAus met over the weekend of 14–15 May 2016 at RAAus Head Office, Canberra.

CTA and increased MTOW application The board endorsed the progress staff had made in preparing an application to access CTA and increase the maximum allowable take-off weight for aircraft administered by RAAus. A full application will be with CASA by 30 June 2016. Members will be kept up to date on progress.

L4 Authority Holders The board recognises that the expertise and ability to adequately assess a person’s ability to effectively and safely carry out their duties as an L4 vests in the Technical Manager. With this in mind the board endorsed an earlier decision by the executive to delegate this responsibility to the Technical Manager.

Heritage Fund Process The board discussed the CEO's proposal for administration of the new RAAus Heritage Fund and settled the terms and conditions which will apply. The guidelines for applications will be made available shortly with applications will being accepted from 1 July 2016.

Ageing Members The board reviewed data on recent fatal accidents and has asked the CEO to undertake a detailed review of these accidents, while at the same time analyse any age related factors. The board is committed to maintaining our current medical standards but does need to understand more about some recent incidents

Organisational Fees The board took the difficult decision to increase fees.

Membership and aircraft registration fees will increase by $5 from 1 July 2016 to reduce the pressure on our deficit and also protect our reserves.

Mid-year Strategic Plan Review The board reviewed our overarching strategic plan and received presentations from each of the senior managers and CEO regarding progress on a range of projects. A revised strategic plan will soon be available for members.

Integrated Marketing and Communication Strategy The board acknowledged the need to undertake more marketing and approved an overarching marketing and communication strategy. The purpose of the plan is largely to attract new members to RAAus, but also carries key messages regarding safety as we work to continually improve our safety record.

Operations and Technical Manuals The board reached agreement on the finalisation of both manuals. Staff are now putting the final touches on both manuals with an expected publication date of June 2016. Given the Technical Manual is a complete rewrite, a phase in and comment period for members will run for six months from the release date. The Operations Manual is an incremental release and changes have been widely consulted with relevant members already and as such changes will come into effect immediately upon release.

The board issued a note of thanks to the staff team for working so hard during such a busy time and delivering so many outcomes to members on a range of fronts.

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Constitutional Reform and Members Forums Reforming RAAus From Georgetown to Townsville. From Tyabb to Busselton. From Holbrook to Adelaide. This year will be remembered as one where RAAus engaged with members more than ever before in our 30 years.

RAAus is a complex, large and geographically diverse organisation in terms of communicating with our members. With this in mind over the last 12 months we worked very hard engaging with members from across the country to both keep them abreast of what has happened and what is happening at RAAus.

The board and senior staff have worked incredibly hard to engage, communicate and listen to member feedback to deliver improvements. We have created multiple channels to deliver messages to members. There is always room for improvement, but the clear message is that members are happy with the level of engagement.

The most popular topics on the minds of our members were:

Using air shows and opportunities to engage with members while staff and board travel has proved successful. Our visit to Perth was a perfect example of mixing three or four important meetings to maximise our time.

» Constitutional reform » Growing our maximum take off weight » Gaining access to controlled airspace » Improving the level and consistency of our instructor training » Organisational communication » Creating pathways to grow our powered parachute community

In Perth, we attended an air show, visited four airfields, held four member forums, met with the powered parachute community and engaged with dozens of members discussing topics from Jabiru to Sport Pilot.

Overall the key topic of discussion was constitutional reform.

It is important to remember that RAAus has been trying to reform the constitution for over ten years. We’ve had board committees, external consultations, member consultations and countless forum discussions over this time, but the board decided this year we just had to get it done.

As important as these topics were, the consistent and positive feedback we received about the overall direction and improvement within RAAus.

And we did.

An overwhelming 89% of members who voted supported the change.

Our new constitution created RAAus Ltd, a company limited by guarantee, where the member guarantee is $1, the board has a maximum of seven directors, members can attend and observe board meetings and life members can now vote in elections.

The new constitution has created a modern RAAus with the legal and governance standing to allow us to operate successfully and professionally for the betterment of our members.

There has never been a better time to be part of RAAus, our best days lie ahead.

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Occurrence Management System A significant part of the RAAus modernisation project last year was developing an online Occurrence Management System to making reporting simpler. The OMS allows for all sorts of reporting such as accidents, incidents, defects, complaints and hazards.

RAAus receives a large number of reports each year because of our size and the fact we are the biggest recreational aviation organisation in Australia.

will notice there are mandatory fields. These are required by the ATSB and the form won’t be able to be submitted until all the mandatory details are supplied. Once you hit the SUBMIT button, it uploads the report into the OMS database and generates an occurrence number (i.e. OCC01234) which you have to keep handy for future reference. You would also use it if you need to provide additional information or seek advice from RAAus on the outcome of your occurrence. You can also track your occurrence through the member’s portal on the website.

In 2015 we received the following number of reports: Accidents

93

Incidents

84

Defects

40

Complaints

57

Hazards

12

TOTAL

The OMS database also automatically generates an ATSB report. RAAus is working with the ATSB to ensure the information is automatically uploaded into the ATSB national database. Your privacy is protected at all times.

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Considering RAAus members flew approximately 300,000 hours and made 350,000 landings in 2015, it is reasonable to expect that, from time to time, some result in an occurrence of some type. But having to fill out two forms to report such occurrences can be cumbersome, frustrating (especially when the same information is being asked for) and create more emotional anguish for members who have often just experienced a serious occurrence.

Personalise your information If you log into the member’s portal to log an occurrence, the system will automatically take the information from the data on your profile to fill in your personal and aircraft details. So it is critical your profile is always up to date. If you have more than one aircraft, you can select the details of which aircraft upon which you need to report. Also, if you need to look for more information before submitting your report, the system will save the information for you in draft form. When you return, the system will still have the information saved for you to continue with.

The paper report also meant a lot of data entry and administration time for RAAus employees. It also meant less time for analysing the information gained from the data and less opportunity for proactively working with members to improve safety.

Note that if you don’t log into through the member’s portal, and submit a form through the public side of the RAAus website, your personal and aircraft information will need to be manually typed into all the fields. Best to log in first.

RAAus realised both the difficulty members were having meeting their obligations and how much time the cumbersome system was taking. So in line with the vision of creating a Safe, Accessible, Fun and Educational organisation, along came the OMS.

Tracking the report When you lodge an Accident or Defect report, you can receive immediate feedback on the status of the report through the member’s portal. The portal will tell you if your report is currently under investigation or has been closed off with the information saved for future analysis.

What is the OMS? The OMS is an online reporting system which aligns the ATSB TSI Act 2003 and the RAAus Operations Manual (Section 4.08) reporting requirements. It has several advantages.

Load documents, photos or video footage The OMS will also allow you to attach photos or video footage to your report. There is a maximum upload limit of 32MB. If you have problems uploading information, email RAAus Safety Manager at safety@raa.asn.au who will help you upload the attachments.

Only one report The system was put together after numerous discussions with the ATSB. It asks for all the necessary information about the occurrence to fulfill ATSB requirements. You

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It’s automatic No more printing, scanning, emailing or faxing into the RAAus office. Once you hit the SUBMIT button, the information automatically goes into the system and you do not need access to email to forward it. To confirm it has been received, check your member’s portal to ensure it is listed or check the Accident and Defect list under the Safety Tab on the website. Information automatically uploads to this site but the outcome is not displayed until it is reviewed by the Safety Manager.

The OMS has immediately improved efficiency for members and the RAAus employees required to do risk assessments, reviews, investigations and finalise reports.

Since its launch in late October 2015 the following reports are in the OMS (dated 8 August 2016)

The system also lets you tell everyone about your incident (if you want to). Click the button and your report will be uploaded to the RAAus website under the Safety Tab (See: www.raa.asn.au/safety/accident-and-defect-summaries).

Accidents

39

Incidents

119

Defects

42

Complaints

58

Hazards

16

TOTAL

There is also a search filter to help you find advice for reports focusing on location, aircraft type and engine type. Accidents and defects are the only reports displayed online for education purposes.

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We are hoping that the culture of open and fair reporting continues to improve as members become comfortable with the online reporting system and the ease of completing their report this way.

RAAus complaint reports are confidential and are managed internally within the OMS. Hazard reports will soon be made available to CFIs through the new CFI portal and we hope to build on these reports to identify and mitigate against hazards before they become accidents.

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Report against the RAAus Strategic Plan The RAAus Strategic Plan is in the final year of its three year cycle. Established in 2014 to guide RAAus to address the big issues and reported on each six months to the board, the plan has helped RAAus achieve some major milestones.

The plan breathes life into our mission, which is:

undertaken in this area. Key areas of policy focus have included emergency response, workplace health and safety, media, privacy and change management.

Safe, Accessible, Fun and Educational Aviation.

During the course of 2015-2016 significant progress was made against a number of the key performance indicators and dates established in the plan.

Process Improvement The staff and CEO have undertaken a review of processes within the office as part of the modernisation project.

As a result of this review a number of resources have been realigned to marry with our new business model.

The board allocated additional resources to the safety office to assist with workload and development of core safety programs. Additionally, administrative roles have been shed as a result of streamlined processes and staff have been reassigned to functions that focus on proactive workflows rather than reactive workflows.

Below is a summary of these achievements, with references to more detailed information contained throughout this annual report. A green dot means successful completion of a strategy, a blue dot means we are mid-way through this project and a red dot means we have more work to do and need to improve.

Members can view the full RAAus Strategic Plan on our website.

Key Result Area: Management

Key Result Area: Governance

Safety Management As detailed on pages 12 and 13 a key component of our safety strategy, our Occurrence Management System (OMS), was delivered. The OMS has been well received by members and overall reporting of occurrences has increased by 25%.

Constitutional Reform As detailed on page 11 we have concluded our reform process with RAAus Ltd being formed in July 2016 following the successful and overwhelming support of members as part of the members' vote held in May 2016.

Plans are well advanced to roll out our full Safety Management System (SMS) and safety tool box over the coming 12 to 18 months.

Over the coming 12 months the Board and CEO will finalise the transition of RAAus Inc to RAAus Ltd. The new constitution has established RAAus as a modern and forward thinking organisation in our sector. Coupled with the constitution are other core documents including our Members’ Charter and Board Governance Policies, both of which are available on our website. An overarching disciplinary and complaints handling process is also under development and in early 2017 we will be commencing member engagement to assist with its finalisation.

Member Education Educating our members is critical to our theme of making members central to everything we do. We care about our members' safety and we will continue to develop an open and fair reporting culture to ensure we learn from their experiences and share this learning with all members.

Members now have access to a Learning Management System (LMS) as part of their membership. This member’s only system allows members to learn and build their core skills. During the year we rolled out a revised L1 learning module with an exam. Plans are progressing to expand the array of products available as we build more resources.

Policy Development Policy development is an ongoing exercise. A number of management policies have been developed, which over time, will replace our administration manual.

Focus has been on management policies in high risk and critical areas.

Endorsements RAAus has been committed to developing two key endorsements for our members, one being the ability to operate heavier aircraft and the second being the ability

The management team is preparing a full suite of policies to provide the new board with visibility on the work

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to access controlled airspace. Refer to pages 9 and 10 for more details.

averaging 49 years compared to 51 a couple of years ago.

We are also seeing fewer students join the organisation.

So whilst we are attracting younger members, we are not attracting them in the same numbers as we did five years ago. We need to explore why we are seeing this slow decline and engage with our members more to understand how we can improve our overall membership reach.

During the year the team worked tirelessly on creating a detailed safety focused proposal for CASA. By the time you read this both proposals will be with CASA and we look forward to keeping members informed on our progress towards these additional opportunities.

We need to work harder in this area and ensure that we keep RAAus relevant. Our Chairman, Mick Monck discusses this issue in detail in his introduction.

Influencing Others We all believe we have a unique opportunity to influence others and we are committed to using our time at RAAus and our interactions with other community members to ensure we deliver positive, truthful statements about the work of RAAus.

Staff Education We have seen a significant improvement in the skills and qualifications of our staff. From dedicated aviation based skills (accident investigations, accident report writing, SMS and risk management) to corporate skills (management, finance, customer service and IT) our team is now well equipped to deliver high quality member services.

During the year we attended a number of fly-ins (see pages 30-31), we hosted a GYFTS scholarship event (pages 28-29) and will host our Maintainer of the Year event at the 2016 AGM. We held a joint sport aviation discussion in October and explored ways of better working together. Oz-Kosh 2016, planned for October, is an example of greater collaboration between the sport aviation bodies.

Greater Industry Acceptance As part of our overall document review and management exercise we delivered a new technical manual (page 17) and a revised operations manual (page 16) to members.

We delivered significant professional development to key volunteers (pages 24-25), hosted our RSOs in Canberra and held a CFI conference (page 26).

We also met numerous times with CASA, the ATSB, Air Services, the Minister and the department. RAAus plays an active and leading role in representing the interests of our members to key stakeholders within the aviation sector in Australia. We discussed topics as varied as the Jabiru instrument, Part 149, over regulation at our end of the sector, accident investigations, human factors and decision making, funding and ethanol in fuel.

Public Awareness By increasing the awareness of the public through a range of channels such as personal interaction with RAAus, attendance at fly-ins and the use of social media, we will be able to continue to grow our movement.

Whereas our social media footprint has grown and we have delivered other key marketing and promotion activities (see pages 22-23 and 32-36 for full statistics) we continue to see a decline in overall membership numbers.

We’ve looked at this decline and some interesting details have emerged. Overall our members are getting younger,

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New Operations Manual

RAAus has revised the current Issue 7 of the Operations Manual, and are pleased to provide this document to explain changes. As the Powered Parachute amendments were the only major changes made, and these changes were extensively consulted prior to re-writing, Operations Manual 7.1 will go live in the spring of 2016, and a three month phase in period will be provided for members to provide feedback, which can be emailed to ops@raa.asn.au During this three month phase in period, any members affected by changes may be able to utilise the requirements of Issue 7 during this three months as a grandfather period.

This document provides an overview and explanation of changes and uses highlighted text to indicate changes from Issue 7.

For the sake of clarity, five major amendments have not been indicated with highlighted text. Firstly the entire document is now in the new RAAus corporate font Calibri. Secondly, the board made a decision to change the abbreviation of RA-Aus to RAAus. As the first change would negate the usefulness of the highlighted text and the second change reflects 447 changes in the document, these changes have not been indicated.

Likewise the Checklist of Current Pages does not use highlighted text for the amended Sections, due to the potential for confusion, however the date the section was amended reflects the proposed amendment date of Issue 7.1 of June 2016. All previous references to RAAus as an Association have been replaced with references to the Organisation and associated nomenclature changes.

Finally, all references to the date of validity have been changed to June 2016.

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New Technical Manual

By the time the Annual Report goes to print the latest version of the RAAus Technical Manual will be available to members. Version 4 has been a long time coming—a little over 20 years in fact!

The manual is a complete rewrite that has taken a little over two and a half years to complete. The document has been formatted to provide a simple and clear understanding of the requirements for the operation and maintenance of aircraft registered with RAAus. The manual will be supplied on the RAAus website as one complete PDF document that is word searchable and all documents associated with the manual have been created as fillable PDFs. Moving forward most processes will also be made available digitally should members wish to utilise this method.

Version 4 will operate in conjunction with Version 3 for a six month period. Grandfathering clauses have been added to assist members whilst transitioning from Version 3 to Version 4. The new processes introduced have been implemented to aid the membership in gaining additional privileges from the regulator. For example, amateur built aircraft staged inspections, permit to fly as well as a “qualified weigher� endorsement for members wishing to complete weight and balance reports for RAAus registered aircraft.

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MARAP Process Modification And Repair Approval Process is a simple and basic process that was designed to address a legacy of systemic failure to adhere to process and procedure.

The current technical team has conceived this process to allow for the continual operation of the heritage and legacy aircraft while incorporation new product technology and a history of safe operations. Incorporation of other aviation products and processes now can be utilised for the current membership fleet. The MARAP process only addresses the Type Certified aircraft registered with RAAus.

Version 4 of the current Technical Manual states: 1.1 The Modification and Repair Approval Process (MARAP) is for the consideration 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 proposed modifications or repairs are not:

The process went through a very vigorous and long arduous review within the CASA system and was finally given the green light. An amendment to the CAO 95.55 was then drafted and approved. The CAO 95.55 states that the RAAus Technical Manual means” a manual acceptable to CASA that is issued by the RAA and contains”:

• manufacturer approved; or • supported by Supplemental Type Certificate; or • supported by a CASR engineering review process.

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

a. a irworthiness, design and maintenance standards; and b. aeronautical practices, test procedures and processes; in respect of aeroplanes registered with the RAA.

• • • • •

With the amendments allowing the process to proceed this has been outlined in the new issue of the Technical Manual that was released to the membership on 1 August 2016.

an engine model and type change a propeller type change an airframe change an equipment change a repair scheme (This list is not exhaustive) 1.3 While a CASR 21.M authorised person may not approve a modification under their design approval due to the certification basis of the aircraft, RAAus acknowledges that such a person has the necessary knowledge, experience and qualifications to assess proposed modifications or repairs for these aircraft and make a determination as to the suitability of the proposal.

The first three MARAP applications are being assessed by CASA's Sport and Self Administering Organisation (SASAO). On review and acceptance of the first three, CASA will allow the further issuance of the Certificates and Process to be administered by the RAAus technical team. It is envisaged that approval of these applications are pending the addition of some further testing.

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Learning and Development Education made easy This financial year marked the introduction of a revitalised approach to the training and education of our members.

Keeping in line with the strategic plan, the approach includes a number of short educational videos that are enjoyable to watch and convey desired messages in an engaging way.

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: • Runway Loss of Control • Weight and Balance • Normalisation of Deviance • Pre-Flight Inspections • Fuel To Go, and • Human Factors A number of topics to cover in the future have also been identified and include air law, CTAF radio calls, human factors, plus a number of howto videos on flight training.

L1 Maintenance Online Learning Launched Our team also launched an online learning platform to provide a guided approach to learning with the release of a purpose built Level 1 maintenance training course.

Injecting fun into RAAus education will be an ongoing part of this program and the L1 maintenance course is just the beginning of a new era of abundant learning opportunities for our members. The L1 course has encountered great success so far.

Future courses to be added to our learning platform include: • • • •

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Weight and Balance L2 Maintenance Authority Safety Toolbox, and Human Factors

National Safety Month Clear Mind, Clear Prop In October 2015 Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) held its inaugural safety initiative ‘National Safety Month’ with the aim of raising awareness of human factors within its membership. The objective of the event was to reopen dialogue and refocus members on the need for awareness of Human Factors when flying aircraft and in their decision making.

The focus of National Safety Month was aligned with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Human Factor initiatives released in July 2015. Through identifying the significant safety related trends and risk factors RAAus is working solidly towards developing ongoing safety communication and education material for its membership.

• H igh Vis Vests – They were distributed to all RAAus Flying Schools around Australia with the slogan ‘Clear Mind, Clear Prop’. This slogan focuses on ensuring that before we fly we have cleared any distractions before starting the commencement of the flight • Clear Mind, Clear Prop Safety Initiative Booklet – As an addition to the October Sport Pilot Magazine, a booklet was included to assist with subjects that are aimed at reducing accidents.

Some of the subjects include Low Flying, Fuel Management, Aeronautical Decision Making and Ballistic Parachutes. We hope that members will use this valuable resource and carry it as a guide in your flight bag to help you with pre-flight planning and safe conduct of flights • Hangar talk – Another of our key initiatives was looking at bringing the membership together to conduct ‘hangar talk’ with your local CFIs. RAAus distributed small gifts for CFIs to distribute to attendees at these events and provided the CFIs with a presentation for them to deliver.

These presentations covered some of the areas of safety that have been highlighted from the membership covering key safety concerns within the organisation. CFIs were asked to host ‘hangar talks’ in their local area to conduct these presentations and get RAAus members talking together about safety in general

Between 2010 and 2015 there had been 46 fatal accidents in RAAus aircraft. Our investigations and analysis has determined 39 (84%) of these were attributed directly to human factors and/or poor pilot decision making. So the question had been raised—how can RAAus, as an organisation, prevent these accidents from recurring?

The benefits of National Safety Month were aimed at: • r educing Human Factor related incidents in RAAus aircraft • creating a positive culture shift to improving Human Factors in Aviation through providing refresher education for members • improving the reputation within the aviation industry by creating a better and safer image of Sports Aviation A cultural change was required. A change in behaviour, with mates looking out for each other, with pilots feeling confident enough to discuss their mistakes openly so the lessons they learned from their mistakes could be passed on to others. Hangar talk was recognised as a highly effective communication. How RAAus as an organisation is able to achieve cultural change is a tough question, but with a number of planned strategies we believe over time we will begin to see change.

By bringing members back into their local schools and clubs RAAus focused on instilling consistent safety messages throughout the organisation.

At RAAus, your safety is our priority and we will continue with our annual National Safety Month in October 2016 and years to come!

Launch of National Safety Month RAAus commenced the campaign with the official launch taking place on 18 September 2015 at the Canberra Airport where the guest speaker, Mr Matt Hall, from Red Bull Racing opened the National Safety Month. At this event attendees included Mr Mark Skidmore (DAS, CASA) along with personnel from the ATSB and Canberra Airport.

Benefits achieved from the overall activity: • Aligned with the CASA Human Factor initiatives.

• Aligned with RAAus strategic plan which includes our corporate values of ‘safety above all else’ • Raised awareness of causes of safety related accidents that have occurred within RAAus • Focused on key safety related messages to reinforce awareness within these areas

Through CASA Safety Promotion funding, RAAus was granted $10,000 to contribute to this initiative. Some of the funding was used for:

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• R ejuvenated the membership in focusing on safety and awareness of human factors when flying RAAus aircraft Relevant Feedback from participants: • Organisations within the aviation industry have commented positively on the proactive approach to the National Safety Month • A number of Chief Flying Instructors have involved themselves with the hangar talks and invited their local members into their hangars • Mr Matt Hall has reinforced the approach taken

by RAAus to improve its safety through his active involvement in the launch of the campaign and is also supported by his sponsors • Positive comments from the launch of the RAAus National Safety Month from the DAS, Mr Mark Skidmore, and members of the ATSB and Canberra Airport who were in attendance Ongoing impact of the National Safety Month • Promotion of safety awareness and a positive safety culture for RAAus • Review RAAus procedures and practices for continuous improvement in the organisation • Internally there has been a spike in more proactive reporting of accidents and incidents with RAAus members encouraged to share their stories and lessons learnt • A decrease in the occurrence of serious accidents within the membership with a decrease of the forecasted quarterly number of fatal accidents from 3–4 in April 2015 to 2 accidents in July 2016 • Continued open and fair reporting culture emphasised throughout the organisation to encourage lessons learnt from more near miss related events rather than serious accidents

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Communications RAAus Integrated Marketing and Communications Plan Early 2016 saw the development of a significant marketing and communications strategy to ensure consistent and accurate information is conveyed to our members. A byproduct of the development of this strategy has been to increase RAAus’ relevance within, not only the aviation community, but also in the eyes of the general public.

The strategy’s main aim is to focus communication efforts in the following areas: Awareness and access • Ensuring that member-relevant information is easily available (eg. via our website and e-newsletters) • Development of a recognisable nation-wide identity for the organisation • Expansion of the reach of communication and marketing efforts to external audiences Education, empowerment and engagement • Education about the role of RAAus and what we do • Empowering our members to engage as a part of a community • Increasing the number of people and groups who are sharing their stories, lessons learnt and best practices

Involvement and input • Providing for increased and more effective information flow between members and the organisation • Encouraging feedback from members regarding key issues within the organisation

Social Media In December 2014 we made a committed effort to embrace social media. In June this year, we finally reached 10,000 Facebook followers which now covers and exceeds our current membership; we’re starting to engage with the public more effectively.

Part of this also ties into our efforts to improve our reach within the community and the way that RAAus is perceived by the general public; we’ve been working hard to develop strategies to mould the way that our sport is viewed by those not involved in it and to encourage more people to get involved.

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Modernisation Keeping up with the continually shifting digital environment requires organisations to be forward thinking.

This presents both a challenge and opportunity for RAAus, which must reposition to operate effectively in the digital age. This means changes in the way that people think, work and interact. To achieve this, RAAus will work towards the following outcomes:

member interactions with RAAus and to coordinate, focus and prioritise our future digital activities. During October 2015 the foundation of the project was rolled out with a new website, back end database upgrade and member's portal.

• S taff incorporating digital systems into their daily work • Our digital systems and platforms enabling flexible content generation • Our digital infrastructure meeting our business needs

The new online platforms brought with them digital access to everyday processes such as online new member joining functionality, member and aircraft online renewals, as well as online subscriptions to Sport Pilot.

The member’s portal gives members access to all their information regarding both their membership and aircraft details. Over time, all RAAus functions will be made available through the member's portal.

RAAus began developing the new Modernisation strategy in early 2015, which aimed to streamline processes and

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Professional Development PE/ROC/IT Standardisation Training Brisbane 7–8 March, Canberra 11–12 April, Adelaide 9–10 May • C TA Approval discussed and agreed as a positive step forward for the organisation.

• General agreement regarding mandated Emergency Manoeuvres Training (EMT) or Spin Recovery Training for all Instructors from a date yet to be specified.

• Further agreement that all existing Instructors or higher to provide recent evidence of completion or also undertake EMT or Spin Recovery Training by a date yet to be specified.

Attendees A total of 55 attendees in three locations consisting of Group A, B and D Pilot Examiner Approval holders, additional Regional Operations Coordinators Approval holders and Instructor Trainer Approval holders.

Copies of the presentations in both PowerPoint and PDF, along with recordings of the Canberra sessions are available to view at the RAAus YouTube channel.

Intent of the training • To standardise the training and assessment of instructor candidates and renewal or issue of higher ratings or Approvals.

• To foster greater interaction between higher Approval holders and the Operations Team.

• To ensure RAAus processes and Operations Manual requirements are understood.

• To develop Flight Training and improve the Syllabus • To consult, inform and educate.

Flight Training assessments and standards • While initial support at all three sessions was received for closer alignment of RAAus 3 Axis syllabus to the CASA Part 61 RPL syllabus, this initial support waned as further discussion and considerations were assessed over subsequent days.

• Full support was received for the introduction of flight tolerances in the syllabus with higher requirements for assessing Instructors.

• Support was conditional on acknowledging lighter aircraft performance, candidate stress levels and allowance by examiners for ambient conditions as is currently accepted for GA assessments.

Main Topics Ops Manual, Syllabi and Exam discussion • To achieve closer alignment, CASA and RAAus need to communicate more effectively about the strategy and intentions of the two organisations.

• Agreement was reached about the different strengths and weaknesses of the GA and RAAus training.

• Additional information will be provided to assist in determining competency at all levels in our syllabus redevelopment program.

• Overall support for Human Factors incorporation in all exams and ensuring questions remain relevant to candidates’ progression through the learning stages.

• The completed and revised exams have now been supplied to schools.

Type training • Strategy to provide better guidance and education to CFIs and Instructors. Removal of mandatory requirements in Operations Manual Issue 7.1 as they were considered potentially too prescriptive.

• Better education by instructors in early ab-initio training will help.

• A suggestion was made to create an aircraft general knowledge exam, requiring the Pilot Certificate candidate to research the POH or FM, familiarising themselves with the aircraft.

Instructor Manual development • All groups were fully supportive of initiatives for the Instructor Manual.

Future development • The potential 1500kg MTOW weight increase raised concerns about legacy and older aircraft from the GA fleet. Our L2 experience levels when dealing with these aircraft and clarification provided regarding maximum design weight.

• Clarification from Technical has revealed a phased strategy for aircraft MTOW increases via 750kg and initial acceptance for amateur built aircraft up to 1500kg.

Electronics in training • Acknowledgment of systems invasion.

• General preference to teach standard six pack as primary by most attendees, with some switching to “6 pack” glass cockpit display first, then introducing complexities of tape display and split screens.

• No one has a specific course for electronics in RAAus training.

• Overwhelming agreement about the need to

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include basic GPS use and appropriate use of supplement to navigation, rather than primary use • Caution regarding the use of EFB for separation purposes and advice of active restricted or CTA avoidance.

• D iscussion and agreement to expand CFI Portal access to note BFR attempt by member and the ability to flag an incomplete BFR, along with notes by the CFI. These notes would be reviewed

by Ops and possibly flagged on that member file to alert CFIs if required. This will be developed and consulted on.

• Discussion on BFR’s in amateur built aircraft and the CFI decision not to complete these was generally supported but not prescribed.

Training records and Generic Student Progress (GSP) record • No significant feedback, more than half of the attendees are using the GSP in some form now.

• Discussed CFI Portal and resources available.

• CFI Portal agreed to be a significant resource and very useful.

• Further development to include a comments section for CFIs regarding member interaction, particularly to prevent BFR shopping.

Occurrence Management System (OMS) • OMS demonstration of the external and member visible section and the internal processes and assessments.

• Assessment and analysis of statistics feeding to education of key safety issues via articles in Sport Pilot magazine and eventual online training courses developed by relevant managers and Learning and Development Coordinator.

• Noted further development for review of the report in completed form prior to submission and an email confirmation of submission, including a copy of the report as pdf to permit forwarding to SASAO or retention by submitter.

• All reports automatically submitted to ATSB, alleviating the need to report twice.

School inspections • Common deficiencies identified and discussed, including a lack of local handout information, no additional five local location specific Pre-Solo questions, aircraft instrument pressure tests not conducted, fuel aboard not logged.

• School inspection self-assessment process explained and discussed. General agreement for the process was received, with good feedback from one attendee that the self-assessment had alerted him to a requirement of which he was previously unaware of.

We encourage open communication with attendees on any of these subjects and advise further information will be communicated via text message, email and E-News as required.

RAAus Pilot Certificate (RPC) to RPL conversion process • While this may have not been initially viewed as relevant, each group noted this as a valuable discussion to facilitate understanding of RPL minimums for RAAus candidate benefit.

• General agreement that RAAus does not need to completely align to RPL training requirements including basic IF. • Real world operational requirements meant the basic statement “recognition of RAAus training and a flight review would be all that was required” was not the reality.

• Many conversions to RPL may be deterred due to cost and extra work.

• Demand may not be as high as first suspected (possibly only 300–500 nationally) many of whom include those continuing to permit access to Class D.

Thanks again to all participants for attending, we look forward to a bright future.

The Ops Team

BFRs, Instructor and higher Approval holder renewals • Support for checklist/s with confirmation of availability on the CFI Portal.

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CFI Conference Over 60 CFIs and Senior Instructors attended the second national RAAus CFI conference in Bundaberg from 12–14 October.

The key aims of the conference were standardisation of training for RAAus pilots and Instructors regarding safety, and understanding the pivotal importance of the role of the CFI and Instructors in driving cultural change in RAAus. These aims were motivated by outcomes from the successful inaugural conference in Dubbo in 2014.

development already underway.

By the time this article is read by members, our modernisation project will have commenced, so presentations were provided to CFIs on relevant topics such as the impact and intent of the modernisation project by Assistant Technical Manager Jared Smith along with new training initiatives by National Training Manager Clare O’Dwyer. These presentations received warm welcomes and accolades from those present.

Presentations were provided by RAAus managers, who were ably supported by specialists from Airservices Australia, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) as part of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

CEO Michael Linke provided an interesting session for CFIs on marketing strategies for flying schools and the ways RAAus will be continuing to offer support and assistance.

These areas are all new and exciting for RAAus and reflect most recent changes and improvements in the use of social media, marketing and communications courtesy of Michael’s MBA in marketing.

Following the welcome and official opening by CEO Michael Linke and President Michael Monck, National Safety Manager Katie Jenkins provided detailed information to CFIs about the development of the Safety Management System, and her part in RAAus modernisation project and the Occurrence Management System (OMS). As this area has been the subject of keen interest by CFIs, this information provided some assurance and insight into an area which will become even more vital in the future.

Safety initiatives such as National Safety Month, the Hangar Talk presentations, safety vests and key rings and the amnesty period were all applauded by CFIs as strong messages to the wider RAAus community of cultural change within RAAus and the various government departments including CASA. The key note speaker for the dinner was Squadron Leader Sarah Stalker who provided some entertaining and informative stories about life as a RAAF transport pilot and the challenges of being the only female in her intake at the time. Sarah has gone on to deploy six times to the Middle East and remains closely involved with testing of aircraft and development of training packages within RAAF Williamtown.

Assistant Operations Manager Neil Schaefer facilitated a lively and interactive session about key syllabus elements during the first day. Neil also provided two other presentations throughout the conference, Tricks of the Trade for Instructors and the new Instructor Training Reference Manual. This manual has formed a major part of focus for Neil over the past year, and formed part of a major consultation process between Neil and a number of Instructor Trainers and Pilot Examiners in RAAus. Examples of draft briefing sets were provided during the conference which are intended for use with both Pilot Certificate holders and Instructor candidates, along with a discussion about how to ensure Instructor training standards remain high.

All presentations from the conference will shortly be available on the RAAus YouTube channel, allowing those CFIs and Instructors who couldn’t attend, the opportunity to review and watch presentations.

The next CFI conference is likely to be held in 2017, leaving the opportunity for RAAus to trial a number of different communication strategies and initiatives, including the possibility of a number of regional professional development sessions, and an alternative conference in 2016 for L2s and the technical part of RAAus.

CFIs were provided with a session designed to foster free and open communications during an open forum. They were encouraged to discuss relevant issues and provide feedback to RAAus while managers and staff remained outside the room. This resulted in very productive and beneficial feedback to RAAus on a number of key topics including information about the Operations Manual, school inspections, RAAus support and advocacy for the issues surrounding the Jabiru Instrument, insurance concerns, online membership applications and suggested revisions to the syllabus. Happily, most of these areas were noted as already on RAAus managers’ radars, with some key areas of change and

The future is looking brighter and communications have never been better. It is an exciting time to be a member of RAAus. Jill Bailey National Operations Manager Recreational Aviation Australia

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Women of Aviation Week Women of Aviation Week is a global outreach initiative that takes place annually around the week of March 8, coinciding with International Womens' Day. The week is designed to raise awareness of aviation opportunities available to girls and women of all ages, while celebrating the accomplishments of past and present women in aviation.

March 2016 saw RAAus become involved in this initiative for the first time by developing an offer for all new female members to join RAAus during March and receive flying lessons to the value of the annual membership fee.

A number of RAAus schools were keen to promote the initiative and hosted some great events right across the country, many of which focused on the achievements and opportunities of women in the industry.

Amnesty Amnesty conducted by Operations and Technical departments during 1 December 2015 to 29 February 2016 resulted in some pleasing returns of members and aircraft. During this time, lapsed RAAus members were encouraged to renew memberships, complete BFRs and re-register aircraft without any fear of punitive or disciplinary action by RAAus or CASA.

Three aircraft that had been lapsed for 6–12 months, and 17 which had been cancelled for 12 months or more also had their registration renewed in this time.

It is not intended to provide for another amnesty of this scope in the near future, however RAAus remain committed to encouraging former and cancelled members to contact Operations and Technical managers for assistance with any concerns. RAAus realises reminder notices for membership or aircraft registration may be misplaced or forgotten and pilots may let BFR dates slip past. We are committed to helping those members who have genuinely forgotten something return to legal and safe flying, and remind members there may be insurance implications if they are not compliant.

As a result, no actions were taken by RAAus or CASA in regard to any members who returned to RAAus during the amnesty period.

There were 27 members who had been lapsed between 6–12 months, and 82 members who had been cancelled for 12 months or more renewed their memberships and rejoined the RAAus community during this amnesty.

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GYFTS Scholarships and Awards Night Securing our future Now in its tenth year, GYFTS has become the foundation stone for the future of aviation, not only at RAAus, but as an important entry point across the board in the broader aviation sector. The scholarship program demonstrates what an important role RAAus plays in assisting to secure the future of Australian aviation.

We have enjoyed a strong history of success with our GYFTS scholarship program with past winners going on to great things in the commercial aviation sector both in flying and air traffic control. Past winners have also forged a career in defence.

For the first time we included maintenance as a key part of our scholarship program, with two awards being presented.

RAAus has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past ten years and is now looking to award $100,000 per year in the future.

We would like to thank our members who have heavily supported this initiative and our corporate partners who, for the first time in 2016, contributed so generously to this important program. We would like to acknowledge Airservices for their significant annual contribution and role as a major sponsor of the RAAus GYFTS scholarship scheme.

As we grow and develop this program, this corporate support will increase and we hope more young Australians will embark on a successful career in aviation.

In 2016 our award winners were recognised at a gala event in Canberra at the picturesque Manuka Oval.

More than 70 guests from the sector as well as local government representatives enjoyed a wonderful night as we recognised the future of aviation.

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Fly-ins Airshows This financial year, RAAus has remained focused on engaging with members and sharing ideas by attending events across the country—we even made it as far as Busselton, WA. Attending a variety of events provides our team opportunities to form relationships with our members and the greater community which helps us understand what matters most to recreational aviators.

Our team met members at the following events: July – Hunter Valley Airshow, Maitland NSW August – Big Boys Toys, Canberra ACT September – AusFly, Narromine NSW November – Warbirds Downunder, Temora NSW January – Great Eastern Fly In, Evans Head, QLD March – Busselton AeroFest, Busselton WA April – Canberra Airport Open Day, Canberra ACT April – Wings Over Illawarra Airshow , Wollongong, NSW June – Lismore Aviation Unlimited Expo, Lismore NSW

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Non flying

Junior flying

RAAus website visits

8 594 211 355 285 49 24% Total members

30 000

The RAAus Dashboard

Female members

Average member age

Subscribe to Sport Pilot

Facebook Likes

32

10 2

Modernisation project lines of code

1 000 000+

(Figures correct as at 30 June 2016. Number of members and registered aircraft fluctuate throughout the year.)

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3 267 40% 60% 13 5 554 Registered

aircraft

Amateur built

Factory built

Average age of registered RAAus aircraft

41

ircraft issued with A an RAAus registration number since 1983

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GYFTS Scholarships awarded

Statistics OCCURRENCES Fatality History

Fatalities per quarter have shown a decline when measured over a four period moving average, see chart below. This is tangible evidence of our work in the safety communication space.

Fatals (per quarter ending 30 June 2016)

Calendar Year Normalised Fatality Data

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

TOTAL

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

2011–2012

2

0

1

2

5

2010–2011

0

1

2

2

5

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

18

15

10

9

2014–2015

23

22

29

26

2013–2014

13

32

29

32

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

18

15

42

39

2014–2015

33

26

15

25

2013–2014

21

27

16

25

Year

Fatalities

Hours

Fatals per 100,000 hours

2016 (part year)

4

207,893

1.94

2015

9

211,431

3.78

2014

6

226,364

2.65

2013

11

243,637

4.51

2012

3

188,857

1.59

2011

6

114,394

5.25

ACCIDENT DATA Accidents

Incidents Aircraft Damage 2014–2015 Destroyed

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

9

19

13

7

2014–2015

12

8

8

6

2013–2014

3

1

5

5

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

4

2

5

6

3

5

3

5

Moderate

13

12

10

5

Mild

14

9

12

7

None

22

18

15

14

TOTAL

56

46

45

37

Substantial

Defects

30-Sep

Aircraft Damage 2015–2016

Hazards

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

Destroyed

1

1

5

2

Substantial

0

10

5

9

Minor

0

6

14

12

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

9

19

5

2

2014–2015

0

1

1

3

Nil

4

18

25

24

2013–2014

0

0

6

8

Unknown

0

3

3

1

34

Injury to Persons 2015-2016

ATSB Breakdown of Occurrences

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

Fatal

0

1

3

1

Serious

1

0

0

2

Minor

0

3

1

2

None

4

33

47

43

Unknown

0

1

1

0

2014

2015

Jan-Jun 2016

TOTAL

Technical

72

31

49

152

Operational

45

42

48

135

Environmental

5

5

9

19

Airspace

6

8

10

24

Unclassified

0

1

4

5

MEMBERS Flying hours average

Membership numbers at points in time 30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

8963

8565

8678

8594

2014–2015

9367

9154

9183

9117

2013–2014

9762

9648

9608

9447

2012–2013

9822

9913

9909

9832

Reporting changed to exclude nonflying members

Calendar year

Hours total

Membership numbers

Average hours per member

2016 part year

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

2011–2012

10797

10815

10918

10947

2012

188,857.30

9913

19.05

2010–2011

10444

10528

10622

10907

2011

114,394.70

10528

10.87

Members by State (as at 30 June 2016) % ACT

172

2.00%

NSW

2187

25.45%

126

1.47%

2341

27.24%

SA

996

11.59%

TAS

211

2.46%

VIC

1931

22.47%

WA

613

7.13%

8577

99.80%

17

0.20%

8594

100%

NT QLD

Overseas TOTAL

SCHOOLS AND CLUBS Schools 30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

168

166

164

163

2014–2015

171

169

169

171

2013–2014

168

172

169

171

2012–2013

167

163

168

168

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

Gender comparison Financial Year

Clubs

Males

Females

2015–2016

8107

487

2014–2015

8957

618

2015–2016

44

45

43

46

41

41

42

43

2013–2014

9362

597

2014–2015

2012–2013

9627

606

2013–2014

47

44

43

44

2011–2012

9954

644

2012–2013

45

48

47

47

35

Statistics (continued) AIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFT TYPES

3 Axis (A)

Make

3 Axis

Make

PPC

Aerochute Industries

356

218

ICP

186

Home Built

32

Tecnam

181

Summit Aerosports

15

Austflight ULA

157

12

Aeroprakt

135

Skyfox Aviation

134

Powerchutes System International

131 106

Jabiru

884

2833

Thruster Aircraft

2808

2822

2721

2681

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

2795

2827

2875

2014–2015

2756

2785

2013–2014

2644

2720

Weight Shift (B) 30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

242

246

246

222

2014–2015

226

227

236

241

Howard Hughes Engineering

2013–2014

244

240

231

226

Zenith Aircraft Rand

83

Make

Weight Shift

Powered Parachute (D) 30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

227

229

232

212

2014–2015

211

214

222

220

Airborne

2013–2014

197

210

186

203

Solar Wings

47

Air Creation

16

Total

430

Flylight

8

Dta Sarl France

5

30-Sep

31-Dec

31-Mar

30-Jun

2015–2016

3264

3302

3352

3267

Ramphos

5

2014–2015

3193

3226

3266

3283

Aeros

5

2013–2014

3085

3170

3138

3110

Evolution Trikes

4

2012–2013

3567

3318

3301

3220

Mainair Sport

2

2011–2012

3385

3395

3285

3398

Flyright Aviation

2

Type 10 19 24 25 28 32 55 TOTAL

Calendar Year

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Hours

810.8

523.4

916.3

2260.3

2866.5

Landings

1483

1347

7266

4709

4123

Hours

20941.5

28273.6

28534.4

36489.7

50514

Landings

27556

41003

51267

50147

77741

Hours

68656.2

114038

93305.5

117153

143740.9

Landings

105884

193391

183981

261333

286641

Hours

3299.7

5362.2

4559.7

5692.3

11253

Landings

4778

9229

21029

12594

23490

Hours

930.9

1027.7

930.5

2071.9

3175.4

Landings

1547

2091

2430

4977

2863

Hours

6713.5

11139.3

13167.3

16738.4

14750.2

Landings

12161

23214

29894

33062

29084

Hours

6877.9

6859.9

9997.3

8332

10847.1

Landings

10719

17438

32200

25682

26058

Hours

108230.5

167224.1

151411

188737.6

237147.1

Landings

164128

287713

328067

392504

450000

36

AAA Fasterway

5

Fresh Breeze

4

Pilot Certificates Name

PC Issue Date

Berryman, A.S.

15/02/2016

Byrnes, N.A.

24/02/2016

Crew, S.R.

08/08/2015

Abela, E.

17/04/2016

Bessen, W.

18/12/2015

Caddell, W.

03/03/2016

Crozier, L.

17/03/2016

Ackland, D.J.

13/01/2016

Bester, M.

18/10/2015

Cajic, M.

06/04/2016

Curd, J.S.

14/12/2015

Al Shammary, M.

10/06/2016

Bevan, L.H.

20/03/2016

Cameron, G.R.

01/08/2015

Curley, J.

08/04/2016

Alberts, F.N.

30/09/2015

Biggs, J.G.

01/11/2015

Campanini, B.P.

15/10/2015

Curtis, B.

18/09/2015

Allam, M.T.

17/09/2015

Binns, A.T.

18/08/2015

Campbell, R.

23/10/2015

Dabinett, P.

13/09/2015

Allan, P.I.

07/11/2015

Binskin, M.D.

06/01/2016

Cane, R.

19/03/2016

Daff, L.F.

01/06/2016

Almeida, U.V.

24/12/2015

Blackford, E.S.

26/06/2016

Cannizzaro, A.P.

04/10/2015

Daniel, I.A.

11/07/2015

Amirabadi, N.

22/02/2016

Blair, I.D.

12/09/2015

Capps, A.D.

09/01/2016

Davis, A.J.

06/09/2015

Amor, T.J.

10/04/2016

Blake, T.J.

28/04/2016

Capriglia, L.

01/09/2015

Dawson, S.L.

21/09/2015

Amundsen, L.M.

18/02/2016

Blanchard, N.D.

11/09/2015

Carles, J.P.

02/10/2015

De Morton, G.F.

20/06/2016

Anderson, R.I.

19/02/2016

Blaxland, J.A.

19/12/2015

Carlson, D.R.

29/08/2015

Deacon, J.G.

19/12/2015

Andrewartha, F.C.

07/05/2016

Boelen, R.

11/09/2015

Carmody, T.

3/02/2016

Decipeda, L.M.

24/10/2015

Anisimoff, R.A.

02/10/2015

Boh, Z.P.

29/06/2016

Carr, E.W.

27/02/2016

Deegan, M.

17/06/2016

Applebee, M.J.

02/12/2015

Booth, G.R.

14/08/2015

Carroll, A.

16/05/2016

Del Fante, M.

27/09/2015

Argent, D.

30/07/2015

Booth, J.J.

17/03/2016

Chang-Fane, A.

28/09/2015

Dempsey, K.D.

31/08/2015

Atkinson, J.P.

09/07/2015

Bourne, J.

26/08/2015

Chase, M.A.

13/02/2016

Denny, J.M.

28/11/2015

Attard, R.

06/10/2015

Bowden, M.H.

27/04/2016

Cheeseman, D.R.

14/02/2016

Dewar, P.G.

15/09/2015

Austin, J.D.

09/04/2016

Boxall, D.

22/01/2016

Christian, D.J.

16/08/2015

Diaz Barajas, F.

12/03/2016

Babbage , L.J.

15/05/2016

Bradley, P.A.

04/11/2015

Christian, P.

16/03/2016

Dingle, Z.W.

05/10/2015

Bagshaw, M.D.

08/10/2015

Bradshaw, P.

12/06/2016

Church, G.J.

24/07/2015

Dodsworth, H.

17/12/2015

Baker, B.S.

29/07/2015

Brady, S.J.

07/05/2016

Cillie, J.R.

05/02/2016

Dome, L.J.

23/03/2016

Baker, J.

21/12/2015

Bray, D.J.

09/09/2015

Cini, A.N.

09/04/2016

Donohue, M.J.

08/12/2015

Balderson, P.L.

10/07/2015

Brejnakowski, T.

15/04/2016

Clack, M.

05/12/2015

Douglas, L.H.

03/08/2015

Ballingall, S.M.

28/03/2016

Brennan, H.J.

30/12/2015

Clark, K.J.

14/02/2016

Douglas, H.W.

05/11/2015

Bamford, T.

16/10/2015

Brewer, C.J.

07/03/2016

Clark, B.L.

01/04/2016

Dowsett, S.D.

06/07/2015

Barfield, P.L.

22/03/2016

Bright, R.C.

03/10/2015

Clarke, P.A.

19/12/2015

Drinnan, G.N.

12/11/2015

Barling, A.S.

07/02/2016

Brophy, M.D.

03/10/2015

Coad, L.C.

13/11/2015

Drummond, T.J.

05/08/2015

Barr, N.J.

27/02/2016

Brown, P.A.

16/11/2015

Cocker, E.J.

28/02/2016

Duarte, J.A.

06/11/2015

Barraclough, I.H.E.

21/01/2016

Brown, G.S.

16/01/2016

Colbert, A.J.

07/09/2015

Dube, T.N.

12/01/2016

Barrett, E.C.

04/09/2015

Brown, A.G.

05/05/2016

Coleman, M.J.

14/09/2015

Dunn, S.I.

09/12/2015

Barrett, M.L.

19/02/2016

Bryant, J.M.

25/09/2015

Coleman, D.I.

11/11/2015

Durand Sr., J.

21/05/2016

Barry, T.C.

14/09/2015

Buchanan, R.J.

01/08/2015

Collins, I.D.

29/01/2016

Dyer, F.W.

12/01/2016

Bartholomeusz, F.S.J.

03/12/2015

Buchanan, G.J.

15/11/2015

Collins, E.

04/02/2016

Earl, D.P.

29/05/2016

Bartley, T.R.

23/08/2015

Bullock, M.R.

03/09/2015

Collins, J.

06/04/2016

Edgell, J.O.

19/02/2016

Bartolo, P.K.

23/03/2016

Burch, R.M.

14/12/2015

Collinson, D.P.

19/09/2015

Edington, J.

09/07/2015

Barton, M.A.

26/06/2016

Burgess, T.R.

31/08/2015

Colton, M.R.

30/10/2015

Edwards, N.

19/12/2015

Basabe Constant, P.A.

05/06/2016

Burgess, J.E.

21/09/2015

Comparti, M.M.

09/09/2015

Eglinton, L.

19/03/2016

Battistuzzi, S.

17/11/2015

Burgess, K.E.

22/05/2016

Connelly, G.R.

06/01/2016

Elhenday, Z.M.M.

23/02/2016

Beaumont, J.B.A.

29/03/2016

Buri, E.

04/03/2016

Cooper, S.A.

09/01/2016

Elliott, D.J.

11/12/2015

Bell, L.C.

29/05/2016

Burkardt, N.

15/03/2016

Cope, H.J.

14/02/2016

Ellison, D.

12/12/2015

Belling, A.C.

26/09/2015

Burnell, P.M.

06/01/2016

Cornish, J.G.N.

15/05/2016

Elms, A.J.

09/02/2016

Benichou, R.

28/06/2016

Burns, M.B.

19/09/2015

Couchman, D.A.J.

16/02/2016

Emanuel, P.

17/05/2016

Bennet, C.

08/04/2016

Burrowes, I.J.

20/05/2016

Coulson, J.

31/03/2016

Emanuel, K.M.

01/06/2016

Bennett, A.J.

10/09/2015

Burton, S.

19/03/2016

Cox, E.N.

12/09/2015

Errey, B.J.

10/10/2015

Bent, G.D.

31/08/2015

Byrne, M.

02/08/2015

Craig, S.N.

02/12/2015

Escobor, S.

16/05/2016

Berry, P.L.

20/09/2015

Byrne, S.F.

05/12/2015

Creed, M.S.

03/07/2015

Estens, C.R.

13/02/2016

37

Pilot Certificates (continued)

Evans, S.D.

03/05/2016

Grigsby, J.R.

08/04/2016

Hulcup, T.G.

08/05/2016

Lawson, J.G.

31/07/2015

Evans, K.W.D.

15/05/2016

Grimmond, A.J.

10/06/2016

Humphreys, M.E.

18/08/2015

Lawton, T.A.

07/11/2015

Evans-Doherty, M.

18/04/2016

Guerin, D.J.

02/08/2015

Hunter, C.E.

17/09/2015

Lee, K.

26/06/2016

Faa, J.T.

01/08/2015

Gunaratna, C.A.

12/02/2016

Jackson, D.M.

10/07/2015

Leen, H.M.

11/09/2015

Feeney, C.A.

10/01/2016

Hall, L.D.

13/10/2015

Jackson, A.L.

12/09/2015

Lees, K.N.

24/10/2015

Fenlon, J.K.

06/03/2016

Hall, N.C.

09/11/2015

Janic, S.

08/09/2015

Lefrancke, D.G.

30/06/2016

Fenn, D.B.

10/11/2015

Hall, A.

09/11/2015

Janlongsin, O.

02/08/2015

Leggett, R.

09/03/2016

Ferguson, C.

23/08/2015

Hallandal, S.

23/01/2016

Jardine, D.

15/05/2016

Lennard, C.

26/02/2016

Ferguson, J.S.

27/02/2016

Hamilton, B.W.

08/02/2016

Jensen, M.

05/04/2016

Lennox, S.T.

16/12/2015

Ferguson, R.J.

17/06/2016

Hanss, H.

16/06/2016

Johns, D.L.

05/02/2016

Leon, C.G.

20/04/2016

Finch, P.J.

19/12/2015

Harris, N.

23/10/2015

Johnson, I.H.

18/09/2015

Lester, T.J.

26/05/2016

Fisher, B.N.

16/04/2016

Hatcher, S.J.

15/01/2016

Johnston, M.

21/02/2016

Letton, E.J.

03/10/2015

Fletcher, M.D.

08/12/2015

Hathaway, B.

25/06/2016

Jordan, S.

10/07/2015

Lewis-Gray, F.V.

05/12/2015

Franklin-Browne, G.

07/02/2016

Haverhoek, D.B.

01/08/2015

Joshi, A.

10/10/2015

Li, J.

25/07/2015

Frazer, D.J.

03/03/2016

Hawe, P.J.

25/01/2016

Kamp, P.J.

07/05/2016

Liesfield, C.

09/08/2015

Friend, J.

08/03/2016

Hawkes, N.J.

28/10/2015

Karacan, G.

30/01/2016

Lim, Y.J.

15/05/2016

Furze, L.

16/11/2015

Hayes, K.J.

28/04/2016

Karamouziz, N.

07/07/2015

Lindasson, M.

21/12/2015

Fyfe, D.S.

13/02/2016

Hayler, J.L.R.

18/08/2015

Keeshan, D.J.

07/05/2016

Lipson, W.G.

09/04/2016

Gaida, F.V.

07/12/2015

Hazelton, K.

13/09/2015

Keleher, E.M.

22/11/2015

Lloyd, W.

22/09/2015

Galaska, P.

09/11/2015

Hemingway, D.J.

22/11/2015

Keller, G.P.

26/09/2015

Locke, M.R.

13/05/2016

Gardiner, A.F.

14/12/2015

Hems, R.K.

22/12/2015

Kelly, M.P.

19/07/2015

Long, A.

17/01/2016

Gaunt, M.A.

05/03/2016

Henderson, G.

06/03/2016

Kelly, L.

11/12/2015

Longmire, J.P.D.

25/07/2015

Gautam, S.

12/03/2016

Henry, C.M.

05/12/2015

Kelly, N.

26/03/2016

Lostroh, A.W.

04/04/2016

George, A.C.

05/07/2015

Herbert, G.L.

23/07/2015

Kennedy, A.J.

15/03/2016

Ludbey, M.A.

12/06/2016

George, P.W.

28/11/2015

Heron, J.K.

01/09/2015

Keogh, F.A.

31/10/2015

Luhrs, P.

10/02/2016

Gibbons, R.N.

09/11/2015

Herrington, A.G.

10/05/2016

Kerr, M.L.

19/08/2015

Lukich, B.A.

07/03/2016

Gibbons, P.F.

09/11/2015

Hetherington, T.J.

31/01/2016

Kerr, D.F.

27/04/2016

Lunnay, M.A.

04/10/2015

Gilliland, A.J.

17/01/2016

Hick, T.R.

22/08/2015

Kerr, J.A.

13/06/2016

Mach, S.

08/02/2016

Gobbert, H.J.

16/06/2016

Higgins, G.D.

26/02/2016

Kerr, A.W.

09/12/2015

MacKenzie, R.J.

30/10/2015

Gochel, N.G.J.

01/08/2015

Hirt, W.

03/03/2016

Keswick, R.

06/09/2015

Mackie, C.M.

10/06/2016

Goddard, S.J.

16/02/2016

Hobby, S.R.H.

06/09/2015

Keyte, N.C.T.

08/08/2015

Macleod, J.T.

13/04/2016

Godde, N.

14/03/2016

Hobson, J.S.

29/02/2016

Khan, J.A.

13/12/2015

Malcolm, K.E.

17/06/2016

Godfrey, L.

16/11/2015

Holt, M.J.

31/01/2016

Khoury, H.

15/11/2015

Mallon, T.J.

26/03/2016

Goodwin, H.J.

19/07/2015

Holtby, M.S.

01/11/2015

King, K.E.

04/11/2015

Malone, S.C.

15/08/2015

Gordon, J.A.

16/02/2016

Honybun, D.

30/05/2016

King, B.D.

06/01/2016

Mann, N.

05/07/2015

Gordon, J.

17/05/2016

Hopper, M.J.

11/06/2016

King, H.

31/05/2016

Mannes, P.G.

10/09/2015

Gorecki, A.R.

18/10/2015

Horjus, S.N.

26/05/2016

Kiss, J.

22/01/2016

Manteuffel, D.P.

28/04/2016

Gosden, C.

09/08/2015

Horsley , M.

20/10/2015

Klein, J.

14/01/2016

Manz, A.W.

17/08/2015

Gosley, D.T.

28/07/2015

Houston, S.

13/04/2016

Knight, B.

18/11/2015

Marshall, P.

23/03/2016

Grant, C.P.

02/03/2016

Hove, C.

05/09/2015

Kohli, D.

20/07/2015

Martin, C.C.

06/02/2016

Gray, R.F.

18/02/2016

Howson, P.

04/01/2016

Kong, C.D.

08/04/2016

Martin, C.

14/06/2016

Gray, R.

03/09/2015

Hoyland, A.R.

09/12/2015

Koopmans, P.A.

02/04/2016

Martins, G.G.

04/10/2015

Grebenshikoff, A.D.

03/03/2016

Hudson, G.

04/04/2016

Lacey, N.R.J.

13/01/2016

Martz, M.

13/04/2016

Greenhalgh, J.R.

31/07/2015

Hudson, S.C.

23/04/2016

Lake, M.

05/08/2015

Maslin, J.

16/06/2016

Greenup, D.C.

29/08/2015

Huf, J.E.

15/09/2015

Landers, P.A.

13/01/2016

Matthews, R.

15/05/2016

Gregg, T.R.

18/07/2015

Hughes, A.J.

13/12/2015

Lane, T.

03/07/2015

Maxwell, B.C.

15/12/2015

Griffin, M.

03/04/2016

Hughes, T.L.

28/02/2016

Langridge, D.

30/07/2015

McBain, P.B.

13/03/2016

38

McCann, S.J.

30/10/2015

Noonan, M.N.

06/01/2016

Post, M.R.

29/04/2016

Salter, D.L.M.

04/07/2015

McCann, Z.L.

19/03/2016

Northcott, H.L.

23/09/2015

Priem, M.S.

26/01/2016

Sangster, N.

19/10/2015

McCarthy, D.G.

09/02/2016

Nowakowski, S.A.

16/07/2015

Priestly, K.J.

18/07/2015

Sargeant, T.W.

02/06/2016

McCarthy, W.J.

22/03/2016

Nugent, D.

26/05/2016

Prigan, L.

21/05/2016

Schefferle, P.

30/09/2015

McDonald, J.J.

20/11/2015

Nunn, J.H.

10/09/2015

Probert, H.D.

20/11/2015

Schneider, A.A.

06/02/2016

McDonald, J.M.

20/12/2015

O’Brien, T.B.

14/01/2016

Pugh, R.D.

17/03/2016

Schneider, R.

29/03/2016

McDonald, S.P.

23/12/2015

O’Brien, D.

08/04/2016

Purdey, R.W.

28/09/2015

Schofield, D.

06/07/2015

McDonald, A.D.

31/03/2016

O’Bryan, P.P.

13/11/2015

Purvis, M.E.W.

22/03/2016

Schulte, M.D.

26/11/2015

McDonald, R.P.

18/04/2016

O’Callaghan, L.

29/02/2016

Puts, T.F.

18/03/2016

Schultz, K.A.

16/02/2016

McDonald, J.C.

07/05/2016

O’Connor, G.L.

16/02/2016

Pye, W.R.

20/07/2015

Scott, T.J.

06/07/2015

McGoldrich, P.S.

09/09/2015

O’Loughlin, E.M.

08/02/2016

Pyrke, R.D.

28/03/2016

Scott, Z.A.

11/07/2015

McLachlan, S.T.

08/02/2016

O’Neill, S.W.

10/12/2015

Qi, R.H.

08/09/2015

Scott, L.A.

04/12/2015

McNeill, D.

17/02/2016

O’Rourke, G.D.

05/05/2016

Rackl, C.A.

06/03/2016

Searle, B.P.

26/02/2016

Menheere, P.

13/02/2016

Oakey, R.G.

09/02/2016

Radford, B.S.

17/07/2015

Senior, J.M.

02/02/2016

Meredith, C.H.

05/09/2015

O’Connell, A.

05/07/2015

Rainbow, J.

20/12/2015

Sewell, C.L.

21/05/2016

Meredith, A.J.

21/01/2016

Olah, L.

16/01/2016

Rains, J.W.

03/03/2016

Shackleton, T.M.

15/06/2016

Merrill, K.

28/09/2015

Oldfield, A.J.

13/10/2015

Ransom, D.B.

24/09/2015

Shaikh, A.A.

05/05/2016

Meyerink, R.

30/09/2015

Oliver, L.J.

07/08/2015

Rawlings, S.W.

03/07/2015

Sheldon, J.B.

30/04/2016

Middlemiss, T.B.

15/10/2015

Oliver, C.J.

02/05/2016

Redden, S.D.

15/08/2015

Shelyag, S.

28/01/2016

Miles, J.R.

27/07/2015

O’Pray, N.

23/08/2015

Reeves, D.V.

26/03/2016

Shephard, P.

01/12/2015

Miles, L.

01/08/2015

Oreb, J.I.

16/01/2016

Rehman, S.

26/11/2015

Shoesmith, I.R.

04/12/2015

Miles-Ward, B.

10/08/2015

Osborne, M.P.

28/03/2016

Reidy, C.T.

30/09/2015

Siebert, H.

17/04/2016

Miller, R.D.

08/09/2015

Oxenberry, B.D.

14/04/2016

Reinke, D.J.

11/07/2015

Siegmeier, S.

14/05/2016

Miller, G.S.

09/05/2016

Padget, B.W.

21/02/2016

Reither, J.

11/02/2016

Sigley, T.T.

18/07/2015

Mitchell, C.C.

15/11/2015

Pagden, C.W.

10/11/2015

Rentsch, W.

17/01/2016

Simmons, B.C.

01/06/2016

Moffatt, K.A.

14/06/2016

Pain, J.A.

21/12/2015

Richards, L.

04/12/2015

Simpson, R.D.

04/12/2015

Moore, J.

20/01/2016

Pang, K.

01/07/2015

Richards, S.D.

17/03/2016

Sinclair, J.

14/08/2015

Morgan, S.

31/10/2015

Pannach, N.J.

18/08/2015

Richardson, M.D.

29/07/2015

Sinclair, P.D.

06/09/2015

Morris, D.C.

26/08/2015

Parker, A.

08/05/2016

Ridgway, S.N.

16/02/2016

Sinclair, J.P.

31/01/2016

Morris, M.J.

15/12/2015

Pate, N.F.

04/09/2015

Rigney, P.B.

11/09/2015

Singh, V.

15/06/2016

Morris-Howes, M.G.

15/03/2016

Paterson, M.I.

25/02/2016

Rio, D.

08/05/2016

Skellern, R.

05/03/2016

Mosely, J.G.

02/05/2016

Payne, D.A.

28/01/2016

Roberts, P.D.

11/04/2016

Skerman, M.R.

26/08/2015

Mouncey, P.J.W.

29/01/2016

Peatt, G.

16/02/2016

Robertson, J.J.

02/08/2015

Skidmore, M.A.

12/05/2016

Mourant, S.D.

22/05/2016

Penfold, C.M.

16/01/2016

Robinson, P.M.

24/11/2015

Skyring, K.D.

15/12/2015

Mow, A.G.

08/11/2015

Perkins, S.V.

22/08/2015

Rogan, A.

12/06/2016

Sleight, A.M.

08/08/2015

Muir, T.I.

13/09/2015

Perry, C.J.

27/09/2015

Ronald, E.

14/05/2016

Smargiassi, R.D.

24/09/2015

Muir, L.R.E.

04/06/2016

Petrincic, N.

15/01/2016

Rorison, G.J.

12/10/2015

Smart, D.C.

18/02/2016

Mulder, P.E.

05/05/2016

Petrovic, A.

03/07/2015

Roumanous, R.J.

03/03/2016

Smith, R.A.

13/07/2015

Murphy, G.J.

23/03/2016

Petzer, C.

08/05/2016

Rowett, N.P.

05/04/2016

Smith, B.

19/07/2015

Murray, B.M.

05/09/2015

Phelps, B.

27/06/2016

Rubery, I.D.

10/12/2015

Smith, C.R.

01/11/2015

Murray, J.P.

20/09/2015

Phillips, G.

23/07/2015

Russell, M.R.

21/01/2016

Smith, R.

18/12/2015

Murray-Smith, T.J.

06/02/2016

Phillips, M.

04/11/2015

Russell, T.J.

21/02/2016

Smith, T.J.

10/01/2016

Musa, M.

01/04/2016

Pick, R.J.

02/06/2016

Russell, M.G.

14/05/2016

Smith, M.A.

16/02/2016

Neish, J.C.

26/11/2015

Piers, M.

29/01/2016

Ryan, M.G.

16/09/2015

Smith, L.M.

03/03/2016

Netherwood, J.D.

17/07/2015

Pintilie, F.C.

27/01/2016

Ryan, K.J.

05/02/2016

Smith, B.J.

04/05/2016

Nitschke, T.H.

02/08/2015

Porter, X.

15/08/2015

Ryan, A.J.

05/03/2016

Smits, J.J.

22/01/2016

Nocker, P.A.

29/10/2015

Porter, W.M.

27/01/2016

Sage, T.

20/08/2015

So, M.

10/01/2016

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Pilot Certificates (continued)

Sodeman, J.D.

19/05/2016

Turnbull, R.D.

12/02/2016

Wilson, J.M.

30/08/2015

Soding, J.T.

30/09/2015

Turner, B.J.

13/12/2015

Wilson, K.G.

17/04/2016

Soldo, J.

29/08/2015

Turner, J.A.P.

16/12/2015

Wilson, R.W.

19/04/2016

Sonntag, C.

18/12/2015

Turner, S.L.

20/12/2015

Wilson, E.P.

06/05/2016

Spence Thomas, T.

15/03/2016

Twining, M.

16/09/2015

Witham, C.M.J.

20/12/2015

Spry, C.P.

06/12/2015

Tymms, D.K.

02/03/2016

Witt, W.B.

20/06/2016

Staines, R.J.

21/01/2016

Umali, G.C.

28/06/2016

Wong, P.M.V.

29/06/2016

Stam, M.D.

09/07/2015

Vallely, J.A.

05/11/2015

Wood, M.

10/12/2015

Stockley, K.J.

19/08/2015

Van Lohuizen, R.G.

02/10/2015

Woodham, S.R.

30/05/2016

Stojanovic, L.

28/09/2015

Vardanega, N.J.L.

20/03/2016

Woodrow, A.B.

29/04/2016

Stonell, A.

11/05/2016

Villani Leadbetter, J.R.

08/10/2015

Wray, T.C.

09/04/2016

Suduk, N.P.

13/01/2016

Visser, H.

17/10/2015

Wright, F.P.

26/06/2016

Summers, W.

05/05/2016

Voltz, J.

28/10/2015

Zadow, P.G.

29/09/2015

Sun, Y.

26/08/2015

Vroomans, N.A.

17/09/2015

Zepter, H.

04/03/2016

Susans, M.R.

05/05/2016

Vroomans, B.N.

29/09/2015

Zhuang, L.

23/06/2016

Sutherland, P.A.

18/01/2016

Wagner, B.

07/11/2015

Sweet, E.E.

20/10/2015

Walker, J.D.

27/03/2016

Synhur, A.

14/05/2016

Wallace, D.M.

04/07/2015

Tabe, G.M.

20/02/2016

Waller, A.J.

15/09/2015

Taberner, E.K.

13/05/2016

Wallis, R.H.

31/07/2015

Tagg, T.

04/02/2016

Walter, R.

06/03/2016

Taggart, C.J.

07/06/2016

Walton, J.A.

01/02/2016

Taylor, A.R.

12/11/2015

Wang, C.

02/05/2016

Taylor, D.J.

10/02/2016

Ward, S.

01/11/2015

Taylor, A.

19/02/2016

Ward, D.N.

30/01/2016

Taylor, I.D.

29/04/2016

Warne, D.C.

09/01/2016

Templeton, R.A.

25/07/2015

Warwick, D.P.

13/07/2015

Teofilo, J.M.

31/07/2015

Waters, C.R.

18/08/2015

Terranova, P.

18/11/2015

Watson, J.J.

23/11/2015

Tharratt, D.S.

02/11/2015

Watson, M.

15/01/2016

Thelander, D.

16/11/2015

Watson, R.

16/01/2016

Theodore, N.F.

05/12/2015

Watson, J.

04/05/2016

Thompson, S.

26/08/2015

Watters-Whyte, S.R.

24/02/2016

Thomson, J.P.

14/11/2015

Wattie, M.S.

20/06/2016

Thomson, C.W.

12/04/2016

Waugh, N.M.

12/04/2016

Thomson, W.

09/06/2016

Webb, L.

03/11/2015

Thorley, J.R.

13/10/2015

Webster, A.D.

12/04/2016

Thornton, B.E.

18/12/2015

Weightman, J.P.

23/09/2015

Thornton, C.

12/03/2016

Weinrich, C.

16/08/2015

Tiernan, D.J.

14/02/2016

Welldon, P.J.

10/09/2015

Trethewey, N.

05/05/2016

Welsh, F.

07/05/2016

Truman, M.N.

11/11/2015

Wheatland, J.L.

21/03/2016

Tsihlakis, E.

17/02/2016

Wilhelmi, T.

21/04/2016

Tully, N.

02/12/2015

Williams, R.J.R.

20/10/2015

Tully, G.T.

22/04/2016

Williams, I.S.

25/06/2016

Tully-Smith, A.S.

14/11/2015

Willis, A.T.

12/09/2015

Tuncks, R.P.

30/04/2016

Wilson, D.E.

25/07/2015

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Financial Statements

Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ACN 070 931 645

(formerly Recreational Aviation Australia Incorporated) ABN 40 070 931 645

Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2016

Financial Statements Director's Report...................................................................... 42 Statement of Comprehensive Income................................... 43 Statement of Financial Position.............................................. 44 Statement of Changes in Equity............................................. 45 Statement of Cash Flows........................................................ 46 Notes to the Financial Statements......................................... 47 Directors' Declaration.............................................................. 59 Auditor's Independence Declaration...................................... 60 Independent Audit Report....................................................... 61

41

42

Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Year Ended 30 June 2016

Note

2016

2015

$

$

2

2,537,788

2,435,679

3

(1,350,920) (65,344) (326,890) (456,798) (565,371)

(1,279,883) (46,914) (429,336) (402,829) (545,498)

(2,765,323)

(2,704,460)

(227,535) -

(268,781) -

Surplus/(deficit) for the year Other comprehensive income

(227,535) -

(268,781) -

Total comprehensive deficit for the year

(227,535)

(268,781)

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

1(a)

2

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Statement of Financial Position As At 30 June 2016

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

4 5 6 7

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

8 9

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

10 11 12

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long-term provisions

11

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS

EQUITY Reserves Retained earnings TOTAL EQUITY

2016

2015

$

$

919,429 11,185 27,403 68,941

1,296,285 9,100 4,480 35,923

1,026,958

1,345,788

898,334 271,707

898,436 65,947

1,170,041

964,383

2,196,999

2,310,171

283,445 160,200 28,154

133,194 140,963 95,984

471,799

370,141

35,639

22,934

35,639

22,934

507,438

393,075

1,689,561

1,917,096

318,221 1,371,340

318,221 1,598,875

1,689,561

1,917,096

3

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2016 2016

Balance at the beginning of the year

Retained earnings

Asset revaluation reserve

Total

$

$

$

Deficit for the year

1,598,875 (227,535)

318,221 -

1,917,096 (227,535)

Balance at the end of the year

1,371,340

318,221

1,689,561

2015

Balance at the beginning of the year

Retained earnings

Asset revaluation reserve

Total

$

$

$

Deficit for the year

1,867,656 (268,781)

318,221 -

2,185,877 (268,781)

Balance at the end of the year

1,598,875

318,221

1,917,096

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Statement of Cash Flows

For the Year Ended 30 June 2016

Note

2016

2015

$

$

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Receipts from members and others Interest received Payments to suppliers and employees

2,681,971 22,814 (2,810,639)

2,756,601 45,685 (2,811,824)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(105,854)

(9,538)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds on the maturity of investment Purchase of property, plant and equipment Purchase of intangibles

(46,832) (224,170)

1,147,543 (18,912) (65,947)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(271,002)

1,062,684

(376,856) 1,296,285

1,053,146 243,139

919,429

1,296,285

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents held Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year

4

5

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2016

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.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of preparation The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Act 2001.

A number of new or revised Australian Accounting Standards are effective for the first time in the current financial year.

These standards have had no material impact on the Company.

Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

(a) Income tax The Company is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. (b) 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. (c) Property, Plant and Equipment Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value as indicated less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Plant and equipment is measured on the cost basis. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other costs (eg. repairs and maintenance) are charged to the statement of comprehensive income during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Buildings are measured at fair value. Increases in carrying amounts arising on revaluation of assets are credited to a revaluation reserve and recognised in other comprehensive income. Decreases that offset previous increases of the same asset are charged against a fair value reserve and recognised in other comprehensive income. All other decreases are charged to the profit or loss.

Where a revaluation has been performed, any acumulated depreciation at the date of the revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset.

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2016

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) (c) Property, Plant and Equipment (continued) Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised leased assets, is depreciated on a straight line basis over the asset’s useful life commencing from the time the asset is available for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvements.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: Class of Fixed Asset Computer equipment Office equipment Furniture and fittings Buildings

Depreciation Rate 33% 10% - 33% 10% - 20% 2.5%

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses are included in the statement of comprehensive income. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings. (d) 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. (e) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Bank overdrafts also form part of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows and are presented within current liabilities on the statement of financial position . (f)

Trade receivables Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition.

(g) Trade and other payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of the financial year, which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

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Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN: 40 070 931 645

Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2016

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) (h) 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 asset (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 held for trading for the purpose of short-term profit taking, derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an 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 profit 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 and 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 measured 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 financial 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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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2016

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) (h) Financial instruments (continued) Financial liabilities Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Fees payable on the establishment of loan facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

Fair value Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair value for all unlisted securities, including recent arm's length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models.

Impairment Objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired includes default by a debtor, evidence that the debtor is likely to enter bankruptcy or adverse economic conditions in the stock exchange. At the end of each reporting period, the Company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset has been impaired through the occurrence of a loss event. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a significant or prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to indicate that an impairment has arisen.

Where a subsequent event causes the amount of the impairment loss to decrease (e.g. payment received), the reduction in the allowance account (provision for impairment of receivables) is taken through profit and loss.

However, any reversal in the value of an impaired available for sale asset is taken through other comprehensive income rather than profit and loss.

Impairment losses are recognised through an allowance account for loans and receivables in the statement of comprehensive income.

Derecognition Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are either discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying value of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.

When available-for-sale investments are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) (i)

Impairment of non-financial assets At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset's carrying value. Any excess of the asset's carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the statement of comprehensive income .

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

(j)

Employee benefits Provision is made for the Company's liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled .

Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. In determining the liability, consideration is given to employee wage increases and the probability that the employee may satisfy vesting requirements. Those cashflows are discounted using market yields on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match the expected timing of cashflows.

(k) 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. (l)

Revenue and other income Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers.

Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rate applicable to the financial instrument.

The Company’s membership subscription year runs for a 12 month period. All monies received for 12 months memberships are recorded as revenue in the year in which they are received.

(m) Goods and services tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST. Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) (n) 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.

Critical accounting estimates and judgments The Directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial statements based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the Company.

The Directors do not believe that there were any key estimates or key judgments used in the development of the financial statements that give rise to a significant risk of material adjustment in the future.

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Revenue

Member receipts Advertising Aircraft registration ASIC fees Operating grant Other Sale of magazines and other merchandises Interest income

2016

2015

$

$

1,621,022 69,541 406,597 102,780 118,177 45,995

1,662,474 60,345 407,034 89,498 116,626 42,734

150,862 22,814

21,356 35,612

2,537,788

2,435,679

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Other Expenses

Accommodation, meetings & travel Advertising & promotions Airshows ASIC fees Bank charges Computer system Courses Legal expenses Office expenses Other professional fees Postage & PO Box Scholarships and donations

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash on hand Cash at bank

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Trade and Other Receivables

Trade receivables

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Inventories

2016

2015

$

$

155,213 22,484 60,877 21,791 51,735 30,767 114,476 25,634 36,076 46,318

96,746 1,700 30,064 54,104 22,218 73,839 24,872 21,125 116,610 35,022 33,566 35,632

565,371

545,498

2016

2015

$

$

500 918,929

500 1,295,785

919,429

1,296,285

2016

2015

$

$

11,185

9,100

11,185

9,100

2016

2015

$

$

27,403

Merchandise

4,480

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Other Assets

2015

$

$

68,941

Prepayments 8

2016

Property, Plant and Equipment

Building - at fair value Accumulated depreciation

Furniture and fittings - at cost Accumulated depreciation

Office equipment - at cost Accumulated depreciation

Computer equipment - at cost Accumulated depreciation

35,923

2016

2015

$

$

896,285 (66,926)

896,285 (44,477)

829,359

851,808

90,563 (67,531)

82,746 (63,669)

23,032

19,077

86,238 (66,320)

69,811 (60,714)

19,918

9,097

102,930 (76,905)

80,342 (61,888)

26,025

18,454

898,334

898,436

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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: Furniture and Office Computer Buildings Fittings Equipment Equipment Total $

$

$

$

$

Year ended 30 June 2016: Balance at the beginning of year Additions Depreciation expense

851,808 (22,449)

19,077 7,817 (3,862)

9,097 16,427 (5,606)

18,454 22,588 (15,017)

898,436 46,832 (46,934)

Balance at the end of the year

829,359

23,032

19,918

26,025

898,334

The building was revalued based on a valuation by Egan National Valuers as at 14 May 2013. The valuation has been determined on the basis of current market value assuming vacant possession. Market value was determined by reference to comparable sales.

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Intangible Assets

2016

Modernisation project - software

$ 290,117

Accumulated amortisation

(18,410)

Net carrying value

271,707

Movements in Carrying Amounts

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2015 $ 65,947 65,947

Development costs

Total

$

$

Year ended 30 June 2016: Balance at the beginning of the year Additions Amortisation

65,947 224,170 (18,410)

65,947 224,170 (18,410)

Balance at the end of the year

271,707

271,707

Trade and Other Payables

Trade payables Accrued expenses GST and PAYG Liabilities Other payables

2016

2015

$

$

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

66,625 33,577 13,980 19,012

283,445

133,194

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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 12

Income in Advance

2016

2015

$

$

104,909 34,463 20,828

92,515 30,084 18,364

160,200

140,963

35,639

22,934

195,839

163,897

2016

2015

$

$

28,154

Unearned income

95,984

Unearned income represents subscriptions to the sports pilot magazine.

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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 the basis of certain functions being performed by the Company.

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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: 2016 2015 Note Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables

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Total financial assets

$

$

919,429 11,185

1,296,285 9,100

930,614

1,305,385

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Financial Risk Management (continued) Note Financial Liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost - Trade and other payables

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Total financial liabilities 15

2016

2015

$

$

283,445

133,194

283,445

133,194

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 transactions during the financial year.

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Key Management Personnel Compensation Key management personnel is defined by AASB 124 "Related Party Disclosures" as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any Directors of the entity.

The total remuneration paid to the key management personnel of the Company during the year is as follows: 2016 2015 $ 592,489

Key management personnel compensation

$ 519,542

The key management personnel compensation above also includes an amount of $4,388 (2015-$4,483) recognised for Management Liability Insurance.

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Contingencies In the opinion of the Directors, the Company did not have any contingencies at 30 June 2016 (30 June 2015:None).

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Events after the end of the Reporting Period The financial report was authorised for issue on the date of signing the attached Directors' Declaration.

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years.

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

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Recreational Aviation Australia Ltd ACN 070 931 645 PO Box 1265 Fyshwick ACT 2609 02 6280 4700 admin@raa.asn.au www.raa.asn.au