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It starts with a V and ends with a 4.

If you are still unsure read the latest email update from the VMAA

Refer to the rules your club follows.  Follow those rules. Read them more than once, as the process will become clearer.

No, clubs are advised to seek an experienced independent chairperson.

If you have not been a member for 3 years or more, all wings’ ratings are lost. You need to contact the SFI, Les Marriner at sfi@vmaa.com.au or your club to arrange a test to regain your wings. 

Membership cards are emailed to members now. If you have not received your card, you should create a Login to the MAAA Register and update your email address and your home address. 

I have created a new password which has been emailed to you, continue to use your normal user name. 

There is a reset at the Login Screen that can resend a new password to your email address. If this does not work for you, contact me again and I will reset your account with a new password.

You can be a member at as many clubs as you choose providing clubs allow members of other clubs to join. If you are permitted to join a second club, you will need to pay their club fees, either as an associate or a full member. You do not have to pay the VMAA/MAAA fee again when joining a second club.

Your member xyz is still listed in your club’s “Members to be renewed list,  and has not been transferred across to the members’ renewed list” for this FY. I have not received a payment for your member xyz for this FY, therefore this member is not affiliated at this time. 

Once you become an MAAA Instructor, you can test members for all categories, with the exception of Rocketry.  Rocketry needs to be tested by an MAAA authorized Instructor. The VMAA SFI is able to put you in touch with an approved Instructor.

As long as you have remained a member of the MAAA with no periods away for 3 or more years, you can be reinstated as an MAAA Instructor. Simply email the State Flying Instructor at sfi@vmaa.com.au He will make the necessary arrangement and update the MAAA database accordingly as per MAAA MOP027.

The flight test is the same for both; however Bronze is for models with an all up weight of less than 2kg’s and Silver is for models weighing over 2kg’s. When weighing the models, electric powered models include the weight of the battery and internal combustion models are weighed without fuel.

You can have up to 4 flights to complete the test, however all flights need to be completed in the one flying session on the one day. All flights require marking for each take off and landing.

Yes it is permitted, and it is fully explained in MAAA MOP 018. Please contact the SFI for any clarifications.  sfi@vmaa.com.au

Part of our model aircraft operational procedures

The MOP states you need to be a FW/RW 25 for 5 years before applying to be a Turbine inspector or a FW/RW 50

No

On the VMAA web site under HMI inspectors.