ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21
©Peter Bellingham
Contents Chair Report..............................................................2 CEO Report................................................................4 Governance...............................................................6 RAAus welcomes new CEO......................................9 New Sport Pilot Magazine takes flight...................9 RAAus issued CASR Part 149 Certificate...............10 The Aviator..............................................................10 Flight Operations....................................................11 Training for success................................................12 Managing currency and COVID-19........................13 Pilot Certificates......................................................17 Statistics...................................................................21 Financial Statements..............................................25
Chair Report their daily lives and the conduct of their work duties. To this end, our team has remained not only flexible but also motivated and whilst we may be adversely affected in the ways that people can reach out to us, we have remained contactable for most people. This is a testament to the dedication of our team and we, as a membership, I feel owe them a debt of gratitude for their efforts. This being said, we also should reflect on the challenges faced by members. Some parts of Australia have faced the longest lockdowns in the world which has seriously affected the ability of people to work, play and socialise. All of these things have taken their toll on members and I would like to extend a warm thank you to those people for staying the course and remaining members. I can only imagine the individual pressures facing members from all walks of life and to remain as strong as we are reflects the quality of our members. Thank you.
Over the past year RAAus has dealt with the challenges that almost every other organisation and individual has faced – COVID19. It has been the dominant headline of news outlets not only in Australia but across the world and it has certainly hampered our ability to engage in the past time that we so passionately enjoy. Having said this, your organisation has weathered to storm quite well.
Internally we have been busy despite the abovementioned challenges. New regulations coming from CASA have taken a great deal of our time in terms of influencing the final rules and advocating on behalf of members. Much attention has been given to parts 149 and 103 over the past 12 months and we also have the revised flying ops regulations going live on 2 December 2021 which has required some serious analysis.
The pandemic has caused a slight shift in focus in terms of the way we do what we do, however, we have not wavered in terms of the value we add to the industry. During the 2020/21 financial year we have continued to deliver the same services to our members and the broader industry that we have always delivered. Our advocacy efforts, member services and engagement activities have all changed in the sense that we do things more remotely but we continue to do them nonetheless.
Along the way we have also engaged with industry on topics such as airspace, airport access, new technologies and a host of other topics. RAAus is always actively engaged in forums such as the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel and its related technical working groups, The General Aviation Advisory Network, the National Emerging Aviation
I’d like to use this opportunity to reflect on the efforts of the team that run your organisation. Like many people who have been directly affected by COVID19 they have had to make adjustments to
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Technologies Consultative Committee and more. We are constantly striving to remain up to date and educated on emerging topics and developments within the industry.
In the past we have faced notable difficulties in terms of meeting our regulatory obligations which has threatened the very existence of RAAus. To this end, the current board is working to remember the lessons from the past and bit by bit tweak the way we do things to ensure we don’t inadvertently repeat history.
Looking forward to the next 12 months ahead and even beyond, we continue to fight for members rights. We will be pushing for more evidence and outcome based policy making in place of prescriptive regulations from the past. The developments from overseas, notably the US, in the space of LSA policies will be closely followed and we will work tirelessly on issues such as the Western Sydney Airport impacts and the sharing of airspace with unmanned vehicles. We view these, and other topics, as being of paramount importance when it comes to protecting our ability to operate with the freedoms we enjoy in Australia.
“The industry as a whole faces an exciting decade ahead and RAAus is well placed to play a pivotal role in shaping the future.”
At a board level, your directors are constantly working to improve the governance of your organisation. Some people would argue that an organisation with around $3m revenue and a modest surplus, such as that which we have experienced this year, is small fry and perhaps they are right. This aside, despite our relatively small turnover we have incredibly important responsibilities when it comes to administering the small piece of the aviation sector that we are responsible for. With this in mind, we often find ourselves questioning things and asking if there is a better way to protect members interests and move the organisation forward.
The challenges of the past year have been significant and the challenges we face going forward will be no less significant. I sincerely hope that they are very different challenges but we will face them with the same steady approach that we have used in recent years. The world has changed around us but our one constant is that our organisation remains strong and focussed.
Michael Monck Chair
This extends to dry topics such as risk, financial management and governance and means that flying and maintenance of aircraft is only a piece of the puzzle. It is always important that the board requires a sound understanding of the industry yet we cannot afford to take our eye off of these equally important topics.
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CEO Report I’m pleased to present the annual report for FY20-21 and the financial results therein. It’s a particularly impressive result given the uncertainty that COVID-19 has imposed on us all.
Had this not occurred I am confident our national growth during the year would have been greater still thanks to the resilience and continued enthusiasm of our members.
Having joined RAAus half-way through this financial year it was comforting to know that the Board had adopted a conservative budget for the year and that it allowed for flexibility, depending on how the year progressed. Although the organisation had budgeted for a deficit, the modest surplus achieved resulted from both prudent financial management and also a significant - and not entirely anticipated bounce-back in financial memberships.
Fortunately, the year wasn’t completely dominated with COVID-19 and whilst we all started feeling a sense of normality, your team at RAAus was extremely busy completing our CASR Part 149 application. The completion of this work saw RAAus being the second Part 149 Approved Sport Aviation Organisation (ASAO) in the country. On his final day with the organisation in late-November, Michael Linke, former RAAus CEO, was presented with the RAAus Part 149 Certificate from the then CASA Director of Aviation Safety, Mr Shane Carmody. This certificate gives us our licence to operate, provides us with a clear understanding of our regulated responsibilities and, in operationalising the certificate, ensure we have the systems, processes and people in-place to enable our members to participate in safe and informed aviation activities.
In the latter months of the previous financial year, we saw financial memberships decline significantly because of the COVID-19 lockdowns in place across the country. As these lockdowns were progressively lifted and we returned to somewhat of a normal life, we saw a bounce back of memberships by approximately 3.6%. Of course, due to the second extended lockdown in Victoria we didn’t experience as much as a recovery there as we would have liked.
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“One of the areas I feel we’ve worked particularly well for our members is in our advocacy.” Be it when Airservices dropped their Class E airspace proposal, supporting members at various aerodromes around the country, submissions to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport or to influence CASA to expand our privileges through regulation. There is a significant amount of effort that goes into this as well as lots of meeting with relevant stakeholders whilst ensuring we are aligned to our members wants and needs. Often this is the work that our members don’t necessarily see, but I can assure you that without this our operations would be significantly worse off.
Implementation of Part 149 – which we achieved this implementation and commenced our Part 149 operations on 31 March 2021.
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Training – we partially met this due mainly to the inability to travel and present PDP’s to the membership. We have, however, continued to develop our Moodle Platform for instructors and higher approval holders and are very much focused on integrating this with our instructor portal.
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Advocacy - we put forward a strong case to Airservices to not implement Class E airspace at 1500 AGL, and won! Engaged with CASA’s technical working groups to protect our privileges in Part 103, just to name a few.
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Financial - Our conservative approach to expenditure in lieu of reliable forecasting of revenue due to COVID-19, has meant we are financially sound as an organisation.
Engagement – We continue to develop our communications with members and are in the early stages of developing a new website and member portal that will make it much easier for our members to engage with us.
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Initiatives – Through our work on the Part 103 technical working group, we are pleased to see CASA acknowledge that an increased in the MTOW for RAAus members will be incorporated into amended CAOs for the 2 December 2021. We also expect CASA to conduct a consultation shortly relating to controlled airspace access and a reduction in limitations associated with the MTOW increase.We would expect staged implementation of these in 2022 with further refinements in out-years.
It’s fair to say that even with the limitations placed on us due to COVID-19, and as demonstrated above, your team continues to deliver for you. And as you’ll see in this report, we continue to see new members join and experience the thrill of being involved with a community minded organisation such as RAAus. We should all be very proud of what it is that RAAus brings the Australian aviation landscape and therefore we continue to protect our freedoms, not only for our members, but for the broader ecosystem.
At our last (my first) AGM I shared a presentation with members highlighting areas of my focus and I’d like to share our progress. These areas included: •
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Finally, I’d like to share with you how impressed I am with the capability of the (your) RAAus team. The commitment shown by this small number of dedicated staff is demonstrated in everything that they do. I would sincerely like to thank each of them for their ongoing focus to ensure our members preserve their privileges, operate safely and do so with as little ‘red tape’ as possible.
Matt Bouttell CEO
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Governance Board Communique 28 August 2020 The Board of Directors of RAAus met by video conference on Saturday 22 August 2020.
The board has also undergone an evaluation and review exercise. This process, while impacted by COVID-19, has now been completed. The Board of Directors will soon issue a statement to all members regarding the outcome of this review, with further details to be included in our annual report. This review also resulted in minor changes to our governance policies and will also result in changes to our board committee structure. Relevant documents will be updated in due course.
Directors put in place administrative processes to ensure the effective and smooth transition to the post-election Board which will include the newly elected Directors. As a result of COVID-19 and the delayed RAAus AGM, now set for 27 February 2021, it was important RAAus mapped a pathway to allow any newly elected director the opportunity to discharge their duties prior to the AGM given that vacancies from retiring Directors will exist. The process will see the two directors elected as part of the current election cycle being inducted and filling casual vacancies until the AGM when they will begin their 3 year term of office. This process is consistent with the RAAus constitution.
Directors received reports from the Chair, Chair of Risk and Performance Committee, and the CEO. Topics discussed included strategic meetings with advisory panels, financial reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2020, Part 149, HR and recruitment. The board was also advised of advocacy efforts. This includes our most recent efforts to improve access to aviation services at Warnervale through meetings with airport residents, local councils and the NSW Government.
Directors approved minor changes to our Operations Manual and Occurrence and Complaints Handling Manual (OCHM) to ensure consistency of language and compliance with Part 149 requirements. Changes to the Operations Manual won’t be effective until RAAus receives a Part 149 certificate and changes to the OCHM will be updated on our website in the coming weeks. Members will be advised of all changes to the Operations Manual once Part 149 status has been confirmed by CASA. The Operations Manual changes are minor in nature and largely deal with nomenclature.
The Board also discussed RAAus’ accident investigation policy. Currently RAAus is often invited to assist with an accident investigation by the police or coroner, usually in the absence of any other agency taking a lead role. Whereas RAAus believes this is not ideal, it does provide expert analysis from our trained investigators and is a model that affords our membership with an opportunity to gain access to safety related issues, albeit in a limited capacity and lengthy delays. RAAus will continue to work with the government, ATSB and CASA as we explore a model that affords members greater access to the results of accident investigations.
Directors finalised a review of system anomalies that occurred in 2019 and were discovered as part of our internal audit procedures. Directors were briefed at the time, and a thorough investigation using external assistance was undertaken. Two of the affected accounts belonged to directors and these people were excluded from the investigation process to remove any potential conflict. The board is satisfied that the anomalies were of a limited nature, that no harm or benefit had come to the individuals involved and that the integrity, and more importantly the privacy, of our members was not adversely affected. The nature of the incident was such that it did not meet the legal thresholds to be considered as an eligible breach which triggers statutory reporting requirements. Despite there being no legal obligation to do so, system changes were made to add a further layer of security to our data and systems, all affected people were notified and internal security procedures have been strengthened. The audit processes that brought this incident to light continue to be used.
Directors will meet again in October via video conference. 2020 Election Results 22 October 2020 RAAus is pleased to announce the results of our 2020 Director Elections. Each elected Director will serve a three year term from the end of our 2020 AGM. RAAus received four nominations for the two positions available. During the voting period (1 August 2020 to 25 September 2020) a total of 606 eligible ballot papers were mailed in. Due to COVID and delays in the mail system, RAAus undertook counting ballots on two
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Membership Matters
occasions. An initial count on 6 October and a further count on 13 October 2020. RAAus appointed Norton Rose Fulbright as an independent scrutineer.
Directors formally approved a new class of membership, to be called Affiliate Members. This class of membership is a low cost way for people to remain connected with RAAus. Benefits include continuing digital access to the member’s portal, digital communication and Sport Pilot delivery. The affiliate membership category does not confer any flight or maintenance privileges. The affiliate membership category does not carry any voting rights.
From the 606 valid ballots a total of 1,159 votes were cast. Remembering that each member could vote for a director in each of the vacant positions, so a total of up to two choices per member was allowed. Votes were cast as follows:
Directors also approved a national membership and marketing drive to be launched in early 2021. The purpose of this drive is two fold. Firstly, to attract new members to RAAus, which in turn will assist our flight training schools. RAAus recognises the impact COVID has had on our flight training schools, especially those in Victoria in recent months, and as such RAAus will be offering incentives for new members.
Board Communique 18 November 2020
Secondly, RAAus has established an event support fund. Affiliated clubs, RAAus Flight Training Schools, airports with recreational activities and associated event organisers can apply for event support funding of up to $5,000 (total pool $60,000). More news on this program will be circulated to all members shortly.
The Board of Directors of RAAus met by video conference on Saturday 7 November 2020. Governance Matters The board welcomed newly elected Director Andrew Scheiffers, as well as welcoming back Michael Monck who was re-elected. Having been elected, Michael and Andrew take up their three-year term at the conclusion of our AGM, which has been delayed until February 2021. To ensure the business of RAAus continues, both directors were appointed to casual vacancies in accordance with our constitution until they commence their three-year term. Recently appointed Company Secretary Bradley Shallies was also welcomed.
Directors agreed to partner with the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economic (BITRE) for the purposes of accurately recording our aircraft flight hours. This information is useful to demonstrate the role that RAAus and its members play in the aviation sector. Aircraft owners will be contacted by BITRE with a view to tabulating this data. RAAus can assure members of the security of their information and that only tabulated deidentified data will be used in the survey. Participation by RAAus members is voluntary.
Michael Monck was elected as Chair of the Board and Luke Bayly was elected as Deputy Chair. CEO Michael Linke, who will depart RAAus on Friday 27 November 2020, presented his final CEO Report. The board also received reports from the Chair as well as committee reports.
Discussion Matters Directors discussed the current Senate Enquiry into aviation and is in the process of preparing a response. Directors were briefed by the CEO on current discussions around accident investigation reports. RAAus has for many years held the view that the ATSB is best placed as the national body responsible for accident investigations. However as a result of government budgeting and funding constraints, the bulk of recreational aviation aircraft accidents are left to RAAus to investigate, following an invitation to assist from the local police or coroner. As a result of this
Directors approved changes to the Conflict of Interest protocols to ensure RAAus remains at the contemporary edge of good governance. These changes are reflected in the overarching Governance Policies, which are being progressively reviewed in coming months. Members can view RAAus’ Governance Policies here which will be updated to reflect the board approved amendments.
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Governance (cont.) invitation, RAAus is legally bound to work wholly inside the requirements of the Coroner’s office, which means any report prepared cannot be made public by RAAus.
GFA Qld Technical Officer Airworthiness
RAAus has, and will continue, to advise members and interested stakeholders, of any safety related matters that become apparent during any accident investigation.
RAAus CFI
The maximum take off weight increase should be going to public consultation shortly. RAAus has been working with CASA on the final stages of the revised regulation.
Justice of The Peace (Qld)
Darling Downs Sport Aircraft Assn. Inc. Committee member 45 years – mostly as treasurer RAAus ROC Darling Downs Soaring Club GFA Fred Hoinville Award 2003 Director of Health Employees Credit Union (Chairman for 3 years)
RAAus is well advanced in our preparation for transition to Part 149 with much of the ground work now completed.
Barry Windle B AG S (Adel)
Directors will meet again in February. This meeting will coincide with the annual general meeting. RAAus hopes to host this meeting in person, however will consider health advice in place at the time.
Dip Hort Sci (Sydney) 8 years Director and Deputy Chair CRCNPB Ltd 7 years Director/Executive Director PIRSA SA Government
Board of Directors
4 years Director RAAus
Michael Monck (Chair)
Paul Tyrrell
Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours) (Adel)
Bachelor of Arts
Masters of Business Admin (MBS)
Grad Diploma in Education
GAICD
Registered Psychologist
Director RAAus (~7 years)
RAAus and Gliding instructor ratings
Director Funflight Ltd
Deputy Chair of the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame
Director Lockr Life Pty Ltd
Past CEO of the Regional Aviation Association
ASTM F37 Light Sport Aircraft Technical Committee
Past Chair of Airport Coordination Australia
General Aviation Advisory Network
Past CEO of two national NGOs, and one international NGO
Previous Aviation Safety Advisory Panel RAAus & CASA issued flight authorities
Past Chief of Staff to a federal Minister
Luke Bayly (Deputy Chair)
Andrew Scheiffers
Bachelors Engineering (mech)
BA – Information Systems UNSW/ADFA
Bachelors Finance
RMC (Duntroon) Graduate
MBA
ATPL
Reliability Engineer
Flying Instructor
Management/leadership Failure/Root cause analysis
Rod Birrell
4 years Director RAAus
No response provided
Trevor Bange
Eugene Reid
Certificate in Nursing
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GFA Qld. Training courses Director
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RAAus welcomes new CEO Matt has been a member of RAAus for almost 10 years, flying a family members’ Jabiru around the NSW Snowy Mountains however what cemented his passion was when he took a trip in the Jabiru across the Simpson Desert and over Lake Ayer. He is part owner in a 1977 Grumman Tiger and flies regularly out of Canberra, sharing this passion with family and friends by showing them the joys of his work and hobby. Matt’s experience and background dealing with regulation and airspace positions him well to lead RAAus in its efforts to protect and grow the ambitions of our diverse membership base and aviation more generally. Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) welcomed Matt Bouttell as the incoming CEO, starting early in the New Year. Matt brings a wealth of aviation knowledge gained through 30-years of working in a varied, aviation focused career. He has a reputation for being an easygoing and approachable leader with a proven ability to work across the myriad of stakeholders in our industry.
Residing in regional NSW with his wife and two young daughters, Matt is very much looking forward to furthering the opportunities for RAAus and engaging with the diverse membership across the country. Matt says ‘I’m very much looking forward to leading RAAus in a Post-COVID world to further shape the aviation landscape in Australia. I’m incredibly humbled that the Chair and Board have afforded me the opportunity to lead the small but highly dedicated team at RAAus. And I truly hope that with the with border restrictions easing that I’ll be able to start the new year by engaging with our members as regularly as possible.’
Matt started his aviation career in the early 90’s as an apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer working on large jets before moving into airline flight operations. At the same time, Matt worked towards gaining his private pilot license which he helped to fund by working for his local flying school conducting maintenance on their aircraft fleet. Progressing into more senior roles Matt ‘s career focused on Air traffic Management both locally and internationally as well as Corporate Affairs before gaining valuable experience working for the regulator where he Chaired many of the RAPACs across the country and was also the Secretariat for the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel.
Michael Monck, Chair of the RAAus Board added, “With Matt coming on board to guide our team we will be well positioned to lead RAAus into some great new opportunities. We’ve tackled a great deal of challenges in years gone by and with Matt bringing in a wealth of experience across the business, flying and maintenance aspects of our sector we couldn’t be handing over the reins to a better qualified person.”
New SportPilot Magazine takes flight Thanks to our partners at Pace, SportPilot Magazine returned to production in August 2020 to be delivered three times each year to RAAus Members - one of the largest groups of active aviation enthusiasts in Australia.
Each printed edition is also delivered digitally, with almost 20,000 digital copies delivered. Pace also produce and distribute digital material in-between printed editions, such as additional “digital only” stories, social media content and email newsletters.
SportPilot is delivered to the mailboxes of every RAAus member, as well as magazine subscribers, Flight Training Schools, and aero clubs. Our readership base is over 10,000 strong, consisting of individuals with a wide range of aviation-related interests. From state-of-the-art factory-built light aircraft to homebuilt ultralights, weight-shift trikes and powered parachutes, SportPilot covers it all.
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RAAus Issued CASR Part 149 Certificate RAAus was proud to announce the approval of our CASR Part 149 certificate which came into effect on 31 March 2021. RAAus was at the time only the second Approved Self-Administering Aviation Organisation (ASAO) to be issued with a Part 149 certificate. This formal announcement came following a board meeting where the Board of Directors ratified the final amendments to our Operations and Technical manuals for the implementation of Part 149.
members. This means that most members will be able to continue to operate with no change to their daily operations. Part 149 provides assurance to members that RAAus’ processes and procedures are standardised and consistent, providing protection for both members and the organisation. It also further legitimises the framework under which we operate as an organisation.
Part 149 simplifies the regulatory arrangements that have existed for many decades with sport and recreational aviation organisations through conditional exemptions from the standard aviation rules. CASR Part 149 brings more transparency, flexibility and certainty for the sector. RAAus has dedicated a large amount of time and resource over the past 3 years to prepare for the application and implementation of Part 149. Much of this work included the overhaul of many internal and external documents and policies to align with 149 requirements, and also standardising and consolidating RAAus’ processes and procedures. RAAus worked with CASA to ensure that Part 149 results in no material change or financial impost for
The Aviator The Aviator is an inspirational documentary about world renowned aviation theory instructor Bob Tait. Bob was awarded an OAM in 2020 and was inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame in 2017 for his contribution to aviation. He is a former aerobatic rated flight instructor who began teaching his students in Ingham to help them pass their exams, however quickly realised that many students across the country were struggling with aviation theory. Bob has helped thousands of pilots on their journey into a career in aviation, and often can’t walk
through an airport without being recognised by airline pilots wanting to thank him for helping them achieve their dreams. “The Aviator” follows Bob as he undertakes the required training to complete his Recreational Pilot Certificate. With commentary along the way from RAAus’ Neil Schaefer, instructors, former students and friends, the film gives a glimpse into the life of this incredible eighty year old who has aviation coursing deeply through his veins. A film by Light Studios
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Flight Operations The effects of COVID-19 continued to impact flight operations in 2020 and 2021, with all RAAus Flight Training Schools, instructors, pilots and aircraft being affected, to a lesser or greater extent. RAAus office staff moved to working completely from home and the number of times Flight Operations left the office to complete flight tests or reviews, audits or delivery of professional development dramatically reduced. We turned to alternative means of communications including video programs like Zoom to interact with CFIs and Instructors, providing online courses and resources for pilots and instructors and as far as possible, tried to continue what we had always done to support RAAus members. Internal changes included welcoming a new CEO Matt Bouttell and new Assistant Head of Flight Operations (AHFO) Jordan Portlock. Former AHFO Neil Schaefer moved to a new role Head of Training and Development. The changes within Flight Operations have resulted in excellent collaboration and tangible outcomes. We created new resources in the form of training and information videos, a new online course intended to provide standardisation for our Examiners, called the Flight Examiner Course (FEC) and additional resources on the RAAus Instructor Portal. RAAus also introduced an exam specifically for new Instructor candidates, to ensure the appropriate level of knowledge was present for topics such as Air Legislation, Radio, Basic Aeronautical Knowledge, Human Factors, Navigation and Meteorology. We approved an additional 12 new or reactivated Flight Training Schools and 2 Satellite Flight Training Schools during the financial year, providing a good level of activity. CFIs pivoted to deliver much of their training content online while COVID-19 limitations or restrictions existed, and RAAus pivoted to ensure support was provided were possible. We look forward to private flights and flight training to resume “normal” levels as vaccination rates improve and would like to wish all members safe flying, remembering if there has been a break in their flight activities to check the updated COVID-19 information on the RAAus website RAAus COVID-19 updates to ensure they, their aircraft and flights are as safe as possible.
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Training for success RAAus has developed a revised focus on training initiatives for our members in 2020 and we are delivering these on a number of fronts in flight training, safety initiatives and airworthiness and maintenance programs. Of course training has always been one of the fundamental building blocks to accessing recreational flight since the creation of Civil Aviation Order 95.25 way back in the eighties, and not surprisingly has delivered the most substantial safety outcomes in our 30 year history, but now we are incorporating dedicated resources to deliver training enhancements in flight training, airworthiness knowledge and skills to further assist safety outcomes and member knowledge and understanding.
of services to ensure continued participation and development in aviation training. While online resources can never be a substitute for the real thing, the very nature of visual learning in flight training creates an opportunity for video tutorials and simulation technologies to assist in the advancement of pilots in their training. Progressive training schools are investing in tools such as these to enhance their value proposition for students. RAAus has developed strategic partnerships with organisations such as Bob Tait Theory and GoFly Online to provide access to learning resources in addition to those already available through RAAus directly and other aviation agencies.
Like most things this is not a simple task and requires our key authority holders to be on board. Instructor standardisation, proficiency checks, appropriate resources and continuing development process are just a few of the attributes RAAus has a responsibly to manage to ensure effective training delivery for our members. Being abreast of the range of training resources and platforms that are constantly evolving in our industry is also paramount to future success.
The use of simulation tools for flight training is well established in the aviation industry but hasn’t been explored in the recreational sector to any great degree but this is about to change. One of the development projects for 2020-21 is to scope and develop simulation training tools for RAAus pilots and significant ground work has already been completed in this area.
Challenges such as COVID 19 have forced RAAus like most industry operators to review the delivery
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Managing currency and COVID-19 COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in many of us taking a longer than usual break from flying. It is therefore more important than ever that extra care is taken prior to your next flight.
TOP 10 TIPS FOR PILOTS PRIOR TO RETURN TO FLIGHT 1. Refresh your skills with a local instructor Before taking it upon yourself to get back in the air, consider a refresher flight with your local RAAus flight instructor. This allows you to return to flight under the supervision of an experienced instructor who can assist if possible. Consider adding a new endorsement to your pilot certificate or renewing your BFR. Not only does this allow you to brush off the cobwebs in a controlled environment, but it also supports local flight training schools who may have been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. 2. Use the IMSAFE checklist prior to flight Before heading to the airport, apply the IMSAFE checklist to ensure you are fit to fly. If you are not fit and healthy then this may result in further deterioration of your skills and ability to maintain safe flight. Ensure you are well rested, hydrated and are not operating on an empty stomach. If you are feeling under the weather, delay your return to flight until you are fit to do so. 3. Check personal and aircraft compliance Before each and every flight, pilots should ensure compliance, registration and membership requirements are up to date. Don’t get caught out operating non-compliantly. Pilots should check aircraft registration as well as their own RAAus membership, medical and BFR to ensure they are compliant to operate an aircraft. Even if it is less than 2 years since your BFR, consider renewing this with an instructor to ensure your skills are up to standard prior to a return to flight. 4. Review weather and NOTAMs If you have not flown for an extended period of time then the last thing you want to be trying to manage is the additional pressure of poor weather conditions. Exceeding personal minimums often contributes to an accident which may have otherwise been prevented. Remember that lack of proficiency should result in a reduction in personal minimums. Ensure you review weather forecasts and NOTAMs prior to flight to prevent unexpected surprises. Avoid hot or windy
weather conditions and ensure crosswind is within personal limits. If in doubt, try again another day and avoid the temptation to press on. 5. Take extra caution in conducting a pre-flight__ inspection If your aircraft has not operated in an extended period of time then extra care should be paid to ensure a very thorough pre-flight inspection prior to flight. Particular attention should be paid to ensuring the aircraft is fit to fly and free from potential birds nests or mouse/animal damage. Check tyre condition if the aircraft has been stationary for some time as well as fuel quality and contamination - Remember if using mogas then fuel quality degrades quickly. Ensure pre-flight inspections are carried out slowly and free from distractions to ensure nothing is overlooked. Also check the aircraft pilot operating handbook (POH) to ensure your pre-flight inspection is carried out in acordance with the manufacturer requirements, which may include removal of engine cowlings to allow better inspection of the engine. For more information on returning your aircraft to flight, see below. 6. Review emergency procedures The last thing any pilot wants to encounter is an emergency in flight, however, RAAus had an increased number of engine failure or malfunction occurrences following extended lockdowns in 2020. Ensure you are prepared and ready to act in the unlikely event of an emergency in-flight. Review safe operating speeds, immediate actions and avoid the temptation to turn back following an engine failure after takeoff. Take extra time to familiarise yourself with these procedures prior to flight and conduct a pre-takeoff safety briefing as a personal reminder prior to take-off. 7. Familiarise yourself with local operating procedures and hazards Take some time to familiarise yourself with local procedures by reviewing aerodrome charts and local operating procedures prior to flight. This will ensure you can focus more on flying the aircraft rather than attempting to determine circuit directions and joining
procedures during flight. Incorrect circuit joining and departure procedures is a common contributing factor in near miss events. Take extra care when rejoining the circuit even if you suspect there is no other traffic operating in the local area and where possible, rejoin the circuit overhead to increase visibility and to allow extra time to prepare for landing. Remember that lack of currency may result in increased workload required to fly the aircraft - High workload often results in a deterioration of situational awareness.
opportunity to get things right the first time by talking your time during pre-flight planning, pre-flight inspection and during flight. Avoid a return to flight during times where you might be trying to get in before last light or when you have limited available time due to other commitments later in the day. Pilots should also use checklists where available to avoid overlooking check items, particularly after some time away.
8. Minimise distractions
At the end of the day, most of us fly for fun, and we want it to be exactly that. For your first flight back after some time away, avoid unnecessary complications such as operating to an unfamiliar airfield. Stick to a local flight within the training area, followed by a session of circuits to brush up on your skills.
Distractions have the ability to result in attention being taken away from the primary task of safely flying the aircraft. Ensure distractions are avoided both during the pre-flight inspection and during flight. Consider turning off your mobile phone or activate flight mode, and never operate with a passenger unless you are current to do so. 9. Take your time To err is human, meaning that it is natural for humans to make mistakes. Unfortunately for pilots human factors are the primary contributing factor behind most aviation incidents and accidents. Give yourself the best
10. Keep it simple, keep it fun
By following this list of simple items, you decrease the likelihood of an incident or accident. Remember that following lockdown there will be increased traffic at aerodromes and many other pilots may also not have flown for some time. Take extra caution when returning to flight to avoid unintended consequences and if in doubt, always check with your flight instructor prior to flight!
INFORMATION FOR AIRCRAFT COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in many aircraft being stationary for an extended period of time. It is therefore more important than ever that extra care is taken prior to returning your aircraft to flight. The following points have been put together in an attempt to assist aircraft owners and maintainers with safely returining their aircraft to service. 1. Don’t rush it Avoid rushing through the inspection of your aircraft after an extended period without operation. Slowly and carefully inspect the aircraft with the expectation of finding something wrong, rather than with the mindset that everything is fine. This will ensure a much more thorough inspection prior to returning your aircraft to service. 2. Check maintenance and registration is up to date Before returning to flight, it is important to ensure all scheduled maintenance requirements that are due, are completed as well as ensuring the aircraft registration is up to date. Check to ensure there are no overdue maintenance requirements including 100hourly/annual inspections, service bulletins or instrument calibration requirements.
3. Carry out a thorough pre-flight inspection: FUEL Possibly the first thing to check before anything else, and certainly before the aircraft is moved, is the fuel system for contamination. Water can get into a fuel tank through poor fuel cap seals or even cap locking mechanisms. Any substantial movement of the aircraft may disperse water and other contaminants away from the fuel drain points. One of the attributes of Avgas is its ability to remain ‘within spec’ for a fair length of time, however with Mogas being used in many aircraft, extra care should be taken to ensure that the fuel is still usable. When fuel is stored in fuel tanks it will slowly evaporate As this occurs the light components in petrol are lost first. According to BP - Petrol will last in equipment fuel tanks for about 3 weeks at a temperature of around 20 degrees celcius, after that it will perform better with fresh petrol added. As the light components in fuel are lost, this may result in the mixture becoming lean resulting in higher temperatures, pre-ignition, detonation and piston 14damage.
With long storage periods, especially if stored in warmer weather the petrol can oxidize to form peroxides. These compounds can attack rubber and metal, stripping away the liner on fuel lines or copper from fuel pumps and attacking rubber hoses. Generally, the summer volatility of petrol is 30% lower than the winter volatility which means that the loss of lighter components in summer can be quicker, however this is not usually an issue due to higher temperatures but can create problems in Autumn and Winter if the Summer fuel is held over. To avoid this, fresh fuel should always be used in the Winter period. ENGINE There isn’t a lot you can do with the engine apart from give it a good look over for birds’ nests and corrosion and to remove any bungs etc. The engine should not be run without the intention of flying as it’s rarely possible to get it to normal operating temperature on the ground in a bid to boil off any moisture. Ground running tends to promote formation of condensation as the engine cools again. It is important to note the engine should not be rotated by hand unless you are going flying as this can wipe off any residual oil coating on the various surfaces and leave them prone to corrosion. It may be wise to change the engine oil as this can absorb moisture. In an ideal world, everyone would change the oil prior to a lay-off as this will remove any of the harmful combustion process by-products and contaminants from the oil. Check the external surfaces of the cylinders and other components for corrosion. Keeping the cowlings nice and clean will show up any oil leaks that have appeared and give an indication as to where a leak has occurred. AIRFRAME Pitot-static systems are particularly prone to blockage either by water or insects, which find the ports extremely attractive places to occupy. If the ports have been securely blanked off, make sure all of the blanks are removed prior to flight. A careful inspection should be carried out anywhere that birds may decide to nest. Don’t forget inside tail fairings and up inside the undercarriage bays of aircraft with retractable wheels. Rodent attack is possibly the worst enemy. It doesn’t matter if the aircraft is parked indoors or outside – they can break in. TYRES Tyres will develop flat spots when not turned for a while. Normally this isn’t an issue and once back in use they will resume their normal shape. As aircraft tyres
have a relatively small total volume compared with car tyres, a small leakage can make a big difference on the pressure. This in turn adversely affects the ground handling and in particular the effective drag – not helpful on the take-off run. The possibility of a bit of air leakage over the shutdown period combined means it’s a sensible idea to check tyre pressures. BATTERY The battery should be removed and charged accordingly. If not, due to the battery being down on power, it will then be charged at a much higher rate by the aircraft electrical system than that of a battery charger. Wet cell batteries will then start to vent out some acid during this higher power charging which will, in theory, find its way overboard through the battery vent lines. Unfortunately, the acid can sit in the battery box or, even worse, contact the aircraft structure causing massive corrosion problems. CORROSION Give the aircraft a wash so it’s nice and clean to inspect for defects and corrosion. Corrosion is the gradual deterioration of metal due to a chemical reaction with its environment. The reaction can be triggered by the atmosphere, moisture, or other agents. When inspecting the structure of an aircraft, it is important to watch for evidence of corrosion on both the outside and inside. Corrosion on the inside is most likely to occur in pockets and corners where moisture may accumulate; therefore, drain holes must always be kept clean. Also inspect the surrounding members for evidence of corrosion.
After any protracted time out of the air it’s sensible to spend extra time checking over your aircraft before taking to the skies again. *information sourced from the Light Aircraft Association UK and BP Australia.
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PILOT CURRENCY BAROMETER Am I safe to fly?*
HOURS (6 months) USING THE BAROMETER
LANDINGS (3 months) 25+
15+
Add up your hours for the last 6 months and landings for the last 3 months. Locate the figures on the barometer. Where the line drawn between them crosses the white line, read the approximate advice for that box colour. (Example shows pilot with 12 hours and 3 landings)
15 12
EXPERIENCE
What is your experience? Your total hours and landings represent experience, BUT your currency is just as important - maybe more so!
10
10
CURRENCY
If you haven’t completed three take offs and landings in the past 90 days, you must not carry a passenger. RAAus recommends you complete a check flight. Consider your recency related to the aircraft type and the complexity of your planned flight.
Be cautious with complacency. Experience doesn’t replace disciplines like: • Completing a thorough pre-flight • Using checklists • Correctly configuring the aircraft • Accurately flying the aircraft speeds and heights • Practising emergency actions • Flying standard circuits • Using standard radio phrases
Exercise caution and stay within your limits
You may not be as good as you think
7
5
5
3
WEATHER
Ensure the weather forecast is within your personal limits. Consider turbulence, wind strength, crosswind component, temperature, and cloud.
Your status is good but remain focused and vigilant
Consider a flight check. Be cautious particularly if operating outside your normal operations. For example: • At a new airfield • In a new type of aircraft • Flights after maintenance • High traffic operations
You are rusty!
FLIGHT PLANNING
Being out of practice, your skills will be rusty even if you are operating at your home airfield in your own aircraft. RAAus strongly recommends you conduct a flight with an Instructor to brush up on your skills.
• Current charts and airport information • BFR and membership and medical • Aircraft registration and maintenance • Weather, fuel and NOTAMs • Emergency procedures • Complete IMSAFE assessment
0
16
0
Ensure local weather conditions are within your personal limits prior to flight.
*Information provided is intended as guidance material only. Pilots should discuss their proficiency and currency with an Instructor. Scale adapted from the British Gliding Federation. Version 1 June 2020.
Pilot Certificates MM
Abedin
S
Abjorensen
30/11/2020
MA
Bindon
22/12/2020
D
Caruso
28/03/2021
A
Dalton
3/11/2020
PR
Birch
23/05/2021
AK
Cashin
11/12/2020
BG
Daniel
S
Acosta
26/09/2020
SM
Birdsall
29/06/2021
MJ
Cathcart
30/06/2021
CH
Dao
HJ
Adams
21/02/2021
BA
Birss
5/02/2021
AK
Cave
16/09/2020
MJ
Dare
OA
Adel
19/05/2021
R
Bista
1/04/2021
P
Cawthorne
22/06/2021
SJ
Darmanin
22/06/2021
L
Afford
22/10/2020
R
Blacklock
4/02/2021
MG
Chambers
19/12/2020
S
Dave
15/11/2020
JK
Afford
17/11/2020
RA
Blagrove
6/05/2021
AR
20/02/2021
O
Davenport
19/04/2021
BA
Aitcheson
7/01/2021
JL
Blanch
13/10/2020
Champion De Crespigny
MJ
Davey
13/01/2021
DE
Aitchison
23/05/2021
S
Blundell
11/03/2021
HC
Chan
24/09/2020
A
Davie
15/07/2020
YA
Albarri
20/01/2021
D
Boehm
11/12/2020
H
Chandler
20/10/2020
S
Davies
10/10/2020
R
Alfred
17/04/2021
JA
Boldeman
24/09/2020
J
Chapman
17/08/2020
E
Davies
6/07/2020
BA
Ali
28/02/2021
BL
Bolitho
4/12/2020
P
Chapman
19/11/2020
JR
Davis
16/07/2020
L
Allam
15/01/2021
M
Bonser
4/08/2020
R
Chawla
4/11/2020
PK
Davison
18/06/2021
M
Al-Noah
12/06/2021
M
Botherway
16/06/2021
M
Chen
8/07/2020
SJ
Dawson
17/09/2020
N
Ambler
27/01/2021
E
Boucard
12/09/2020
C
Cheng
16/09/2020
PA
Dawson
10/12/2020
L
Andersen
27/06/2021
J
Bown
7/07/2020
B
Childs
2/11/2020
CJ
Dawson
6/12/2020
S
Anderson
21/05/2021
MW
Boyle
18/07/2020
U
Choi
3/11/2020
DA
De Cinque
N
Anderson
28/03/2021
M
Brady
21/05/2021
P
Christen
26/07/2020
J
10/09/2020
CJ
Andretzke
3/10/2020
L
Brand
29/04/2021
AM
Christian
17/01/2021
De San Miguel
10/09/2020
P
Christophersen
25/09/2020
J
Debono
11/02/2021
T
Deer
25/03/2021
NJ
Clack
11/07/2020
PF
Demeo
10/09/2020
J
Clarke
8/10/2020
MS
Dergacz
19/02/2021
AG
Clegg
19/07/2020
B
Derrick
22/10/2020
BW
Cochrane
14/10/2020
K
Devan
17/04/2021
KM
Cody
2/08/2020
DA
Devenny
19/03/2021
AP
Cole
1/03/2021
R
Di Toro
13/11/2020
P
Collett
30/09/2020
L
Dines
9/03/2021
BC
Collings
11/01/2021
R
Dissanayaka
JH
Collins
21/10/2020
OD
Ditcham
21/10/2020
K
Collins
11/02/2021
J
Donnellan
29/06/2021
JR
Colvin
29/04/2021
S
Donoghue
E
Compton
2/10/2020
A
Dontas
10/06/2021
NA
Aranda
14/08/2020
D
Breckenridge
JD
Archard
23/07/2020
P
Breslin
M
Arcus
3/08/2020
S
Brett
27/05/2021 5/09/2020
N
Arman
10/09/2020
F
Brew
5/02/2021
BJ
Armour
1/11/2020
D
Briers
2/10/2020
JA
Ashpole
3/02/2021
N
Briggs
12/10/2020
S
Ayala
25/08/2020
FJ
Brook
29/03/2021
D
Aycock
5/06/2021
LR
Brown
8/05/2021
JA
Badewitz
29/06/2021
JM
Brown
17/01/2021
JR
Bai
15/02/2021
E
Brown
30/09/2020
CF
Bailey
2/03/2021
Z
Browne
31/05/2021
B
Bain
3/08/2020
JK
Browne
5/03/2021
RKA
Bainbridge
DP
Baker
16/01/2021
1/02/2021
RW
Baker
8/04/2021
C
Brownscombe
28/09/2020
6/02/2021 3/10/2020 21/10/2020 9/11/2020
1/07/2020
5/05/2021
8/03/2021
CJ
Bruce
1/07/2020
M
Condon
20/11/2020
SD
Doshi
29/01/2021
P
Brunton
26/11/2020
S
Conway
20/11/2020
MP
Dow
30/06/2021
JC
Bryce
14/12/2020
L
Cook
25/10/2020
WB
Downey
13/05/2021
CA
Buchan
19/03/2021
FL
Coombs
23/09/2020
DC
Doyle
15/12/2020
A
Buchanan
5/08/2020
NA
Coppins
19/11/2020
G
Drager
23/01/2021
DJ
Buckley
10/07/2020
RJ
Cornwell
1/04/2021
H
Drake
24/05/2021
SW
Bukhari
2/12/2020
BA
Cosgrove
5/04/2021
TDB
Dreyer
25/07/2020 18/11/2020
J
Baker
3/04/2021
M
Balding
2/12/2020
M
Barabach
2/12/2020
BJ
Barbe
25/03/2021
LR
BarberaTreloar
21/08/2020
H
Barrocas Correa
6/03/2021
W
Bullock
17/02/2021
D
Cosson
20/06/2021
T
Drury
E
Burstall
24/02/2021
CM
Costello
15/07/2020
BJ
Duncan
M
Barton
9/11/2020
D
Burton
23/01/2021
S
Coulembier
20/10/2020
LM
Dunn
18/05/2021
B
Baum
25/05/2021
JA
Butler
18/03/2021
D
Crawford
23/10/2020
CM
Dutschke
10/08/2020
Byers
2/06/2021
A
Crawford
2/05/2021
CJ
Dwyer
26/08/2020
10/03/2021
M
Dyer
3/01/2021
6/11/2020
PM
Eade
27/04/2021
3/02/2021
CA
Baverey
9/01/2021
CT
MD
Baxter
12/11/2020
N
Byrnes
26/05/2021
M
Crawford
C
Bayles
29/06/2021
L
Cachia
27/03/2021
C
Cremer
J
Beddoe
11/06/2021
DM
Callahan
10/03/2021
B
Cronin
6/04/2021
J
Earnshaw
10/09/2020
D
Beger
20/12/2020
A
Callan
27/01/2021
M
Crowe
16/12/2020
B
Ebbett
21/11/2020
MC
Benham
15/05/2021
T
Campanelli
5/08/2020
NA
Cruz
3/02/2021
S
Eddy
27/11/2020
S
Bennet
9/12/2020
A
Campbell
21/10/2020
N
Cue
14/11/2020
AJ
Edwards
J
Bennet
28/02/2021
D
Campbell
17/02/2021
G
Cuff
5/01/2021
JP
Efendi
11/06/2021
J
Benney
22/06/2021
HM
Capsis
23/12/2020
N
Cullen
30/04/2021
JS
Eggins
30/03/2021
BC
Best
16/06/2021
AB
Carcary
23/05/2021
B
Cullen
30/04/2021
W
Eisen
14/09/2020
KL
Betcher
10/07/2020
A
Carella
21/04/2021
LE
Cunneen
Z
Ekberg
GJ
Beynon
6/07/2020
CR
Carmichael
14/06/2021
JA
Curtis
31/08/2020
MC
Eksteen
BS
Bhogal
7/03/2021
G
Carroll
16/07/2020
T
Cuttle
31/12/2020
P
Elfar
14/05/2021
O
Bianco
14/09/2020
Z
Carter
28/06/2021
JA
Dahl
21/07/2020
LG
Elies
12/05/2021
LG
Billson
16/11/2020
JM
8/05/2021
J
Dainton
27/01/2021
A
Elson
17/12/2020
Carter
17
7/09/2020
9/07/2020
5/10/2020 1/03/2021
Pilot Certificates (cont.) Z
Elvin
HG
Emmenegger
L
England
GFW
15/04/2021
A
Grasby
17/01/2021
JE
Hughes
2/07/2020
JS
Koerner
25/11/2020
DC
Gray
26/11/2020
J
Hughes
1/03/2021
A
Koop
13/09/2020
12/06/2021
K
Gray
31/01/2021
B
Hume
11/10/2020
NL
Korendijk
English
29/10/2020
W
Green
7/10/2020
S
Humphries
4/07/2020
P
Kowalski
WJ
English
25/11/2020
ST
Green
11/07/2020
SD
Hunt
17/07/2020
JK
Krishna
15/11/2020
D
Erkan
28/03/2021
N
Greenfield
12/08/2020
P
Hunter
13/07/2020
U
Kumar
29/10/2020
AM
Erwin
20/02/2021
K
Greentree
19/12/2020
G
Hunter
2/04/2021
GE
La Delle
28/03/2021
A
Esler
4/09/2020
JC
Greer
MA
Hussain
14/03/2021
DJ
La Rose
24/06/2021
AG
Evennett
5/11/2020
DIA
Griffiths
27/09/2020
G
Hutcheon
7/10/2020
RC
Lachman
25/11/2020
J
Farrell
7/01/2021
MV
Griffiths
7/05/2021
TP
Hutchison
6/03/2021
A
Laidlaw
PS
Farrow
5/03/2021
G
Grimwade
19/01/2021
M
Hutton
18/12/2020
J
Laing
V
Felton
9/11/2020
W
Grimwade
9/09/2020
G
Ibrahim
25/06/2021
I
Lamb
2/02/2021
S
Ferguson
4/06/2021
SM
Grindlay
25/08/2020
JW
Jackman
2/09/2020
TK
Lane
10/09/2020
RA
Ferreira
4/05/2021
JR
Feuilherade
M
Fisk
PR
Fitton
RG
Flodine
B CW
5/01/2021
2/03/2021
3/07/2020 2/07/2020
1/12/2020 22/07/2020
D
Guest
11/08/2020
L
Jackson
11/12/2020
T
Lawrence
22/05/2021
MJ
Gurr
28/08/2020
RJ
Jackson
6/12/2020
B
Lee
18/07/2020
1/12/2020
3/05/2021
SR
Gutterson
10/11/2020
JL
Jackson
13/05/2021
J
Lee
12/01/2021
24/04/2021
M
Haagensen
30/04/2021
J
Jacob
16/06/2021
LJ
Leeke
4/09/2020
30/08/2020
GC
Hackett
29/03/2021
W
13/07/2020
NR
Leins
16/06/2021
Forgacs
15/01/2021
N
Hall
28/02/2021
Janse van Rensburg
Forster
12/08/2020
M
Hall
23/05/2021
RD
Jeffries
CL
Forsyth
29/11/2020
A
Hall
10/05/2021
RB
B
Fort
3/10/2020
G
Hall
24/04/2021
K
RW
Foster
12/10/2020
P
Hamill
18/07/2020
P
Fowler
5/10/2020
C
Handley
MP
Fowler
10/05/2021
PA
Hannaford
R
Fraser
18/07/2020
MP
Hanslow
B
Frost
7/10/2020
C
Hargreaves
J
Fry
28/01/2021
A
Harlow
JA
Funnell
15/08/2020
G
G
Gabbana
15/09/2020
I
RP
Gaechter
22/10/2020
BA
Gaffney
SW
Gale
D
I
Leithhead
4/11/2020
R
Lemsing
29/12/2020
Jenkins
1/03/2021
M
Li
19/04/2021
Jerrett
27/03/2021
L
Liberti
C
Jesse
5/07/2020
V
Lim
24/01/2021
PN
Johannesen
DA
Limmer
9/12/2020
M
Johnson
6/03/2021
P
Lindores
15/11/2020
9/10/2020
AAC
Johnson
19/12/2020
BJ
Little
30/10/2020
19/02/2021
CMC
Johnston
2/05/2021
CH
Liu
1/06/2021
25/01/2021
W
Joice
1/11/2020
H
Liu
19/04/2021
Harmer
19/07/2020
P
Jones
10/04/2021
N
Lloyd
Harris
23/11/2020
LJ
Jones
28/04/2021
S
Lockman
2/08/2020
M
Harrold
7/03/2021
M
Kallman
27/08/2020
RS
Lockman
23/10/2020
28/02/2021
J
Hart
23/02/2021
J
Kalny
30/11/2020
B
Lodding
24/07/2020
31/01/2021
GE
Hart
28/03/2021
A
Kanngieser
18/03/2021
B
Lodge
18/11/2020
Gallagher
3/07/2020
A
Hartner
7/03/2021
J
Kath
31/01/2021
LH
Lopez Nungo
23/12/2020
CM
Galvin
3/06/2021
M
Hay
6/02/2021
I
23/07/2020
PA
Lowndes
18/12/2020
A
Garvey
25/10/2020
C
Hayes
6/12/2020
Katsapouikidis
29/07/2020
RN
Heal
15/10/2020
12/09/2020
23/08/2020
Gawne
Kattau
Lowry
J
D
C
Gearon
24/04/2021
MJ
Healy
10/09/2020
Kay
15/08/2020
Lucchese
MJ
J
N
29/03/2021
Geddes
10/01/2021
NG
Hemphill
19/06/2021
Kazi
Luo
M
R
T
18/05/2021
21/12/2020
P
Hender
9/11/2020
19/01/2021
Ma
George
Keath
H
D
F
28/01/2021
G
Henderson
6/10/2020
16/02/2021
21/11/2020
Gibbs
Keen
MacDonald
TM
AJ
AJ
7/03/2021
C
Hennig
31/03/2021
28/05/2021
26/09/2020
Gibbs
Keenaghan
Maclaughlin
JL
PS
T
Gilbert
18/10/2020
TJ
Herrington
22/12/2020
Kelly
19/12/2020
Maclaughlin
J
BM
C
20/07/2020
J
Hewitson
6/07/2020
20/07/2020
21/07/2020
Gill
Kennedy
Maguire
M
J
BP
16/11/2020
27/05/2021
NR
Hewitt
10/12/2020
25/03/2021
Mahajan
Gillespie
Kennedy
S
S
J
28/03/2021
G
Hewson
31/03/2021
22/09/2020
11/12/2020
Gillett
Kenny
Maher
P
MJ
SP
1/05/2021
J
Hicks
23/01/2021
11/05/2021
10/02/2021
Gill-Vallance
M
Maloney
10/03/2021
BJ
Gleeson
17/07/2020
S
Higgins
18/10/2020
KerrRobinson
Makeham
CD
T
K
18/02/2021
CJJ
Hill
18/10/2020
10/10/2020
Mangin
Glendinning
Kessey
SJ
AJ
PR
29/03/2021
M
Hills
9/10/2020
28/10/2020
2/04/2021
Gobec
Kesson
Manley
SM
RG
WT
27/09/2020
J
Hilton
5/09/2020
23/01/2021
23/12/2020
Godber
Kimpton
Marais
L
JB
P
13/01/2021
7/04/2021
M
Hingston
27/08/2020
15/05/2021
Marling
Goldstein
King
AS
A
WJ
30/06/2021
OA
Hockey
30/01/2021
20/10/2020
14/04/2021
Gomersall
Klein
Marshall
L
LR
G
9/03/2021
L
Hodgson
20/02/2021
6/06/2021
29/09/2020
GormleySmith
Knapp
Martens
KA
KB
ER
31/08/2020
28/10/2020
Marzec
Hogan
Knappe
D
AT
MM M
Knightsbridge 12/01/2021
ML
Mashford
15/01/2021
GL
Knox
RAJ
Mason
30/07/2020
A
Koch
JJ
Mason
14/05/2021
JR
Kochanski
29/07/2020
J
Mason
28/06/2021
RA
Kochanski
29/05/2021
BJ
Masterson
11/02/2021
JA
Goulter
6/11/2020
JP
Holmes
21/06/2021
MJ
Grainger
18/11/2020
C
Hopley
2/10/2020
K
Grant
26/06/2021
J
Hopley
8/10/2020
A
Grantham
4/01/2021
S
Howlett
9/02/2021
18
24/07/2020
2/12/2020
12/05/2021 7/07/2020
9/03/2021
5/05/2021 23/01/2021 1/05/2021
8/07/2020
6/08/2020
1/04/2021
8/03/2021
5/05/2021
RHF
Mather
6/08/2020
H
Mulligan
24/09/2020
RR
Prasad
16/03/2021
MB
Savage
24/02/2021
N
Mather
20/08/2020
J
Munro
25/04/2021
H
Preece
29/12/2020
S
Sayle
29/07/2020
DB
McAlister
23/01/2021
TB
Munro
27/05/2021
N
Proctor
2/10/2020
M
Schofield
31/10/2020
JE
Mcardle
4/07/2020
T
Murdoch
26/11/2020
A
Pullman
12/10/2020
SM
Schwartz
6/03/2021
S
McBride
18/12/2020
I
Murphy
2/12/2020
DJ
Purvis
4/04/2021
CP
Schwarze
MR
McCarthy
20/10/2020
N
Musson
17/09/2020
G
Putkunz
16/09/2020
CA
Scott
17/02/2021
R
McClelland
6/05/2021
K
Nagel
16/05/2021
P
Rabbath
25/02/2021
BE
Seaman
15/06/2021
DO
Mcclelland
7/07/2020
AJ
Nankervis
5/04/2021
S
Racklyeft
GWT
Seccombe
13/11/2020
S
Mccosker
30/07/2020
J
Navaratne
2/08/2020
MJ
Radford
12/08/2020
RE
Seller
11/11/2020
R
McDermid
24/04/2021
LE
Neller
4/07/2020
T
Rajkovic
2/05/2021
JJW
Senior
24/09/2020
D
McDonogh
24/09/2020
RW
Neville
12/02/2021
S
Ramsdell
1/12/2020
L
Serafino
26/06/2021
E
McDougall
3/02/2021
D
Ng
WH
Rankin
25/11/2020
M
Seton
26/04/2021
CJ
Mcdowell
9/10/2020
D
Nightingale
31/05/2021
I
Ratcliffe
21/05/2021
U
Shaheen
29/09/2020
AD
Mcgavigan
30/08/2020
K
Norman
30/09/2020
SP
Raven
29/01/2021
G
Sharp
1/11/2020
CS
Mcgeachie
5/10/2020
PD
Norris
29/03/2021
P
Reeves
20/10/2020
TD
Shaw
19/10/2020
G
McGillivray
7/11/2020
MG
IN
Reid
21/12/2020
G
Shaw
21/02/2021
McGinley
16/11/2020
NowinaKrowicki
3/02/2021
RJ
JH
Reilly
21/05/2021
JB
Shearwood
9/01/2021
TG
McGrath
7/11/2020
M
O\'reilly
4/01/2021
RR
Remilton
27/11/2020
AL
11/11/2020
C
Mcguiness
18/12/2020
RX
Oates
31/05/2021
HP
Rennie
10/02/2021
SheatherWelsh
28/02/2021
NC
O'Brien
10/05/2021
D
Rennie
14/10/2020
TD
Shield
26/05/2021
O'Connor
17/06/2021
Shore
23/09/2020
BIA
Mcinnes
1/05/2021
9/04/2021
7/12/2020
BA
McIntosh
5/08/2020
D
A
Reynolds
18/09/2020
BD
DL
Mcintosh
15/05/2021
F
O'Leary
25/05/2021
ML
Richardson
13/08/2020
T
Siemer
2/07/2020
MT
McIvor
4/03/2021
AL
Olivier
17/10/2020
IM
Richardson
26/08/2020
M
Singh
5/09/2020
Organ-Moore
Singh
J
Mckay
7/04/2021
KL
D
Mckeddie
23/12/2020
V
O'Sullivan
IJ
McKee
18/02/2021
LW
Oswald
3/12/2020
T
Riggs
25/02/2021
A
Skruzny
R
Mckee
6/02/2021
G
Overheu
4/08/2020
S
Rixon
3/09/2020
MA
Slater
19/04/2021
R
Mckenzie
17/07/2020
SD
Ozanne
13/11/2020
MB
Rixon
13/09/2020
AP
Smith
28/10/2020
C
McKid
19/04/2021
JR
Packett
28/04/2021
MJ
Roberts
23/05/2021
A
Smith
20/12/2020
WI
McLaren
6/02/2021
N
Paisley
31/03/2021
BJ
Robinson
23/06/2021
SA
Smith
17/02/2021
31/03/2021
J
Paltridge
8/09/2020
4/11/2020
MC
Snowball
12/09/2020
Parbury
21/12/2020
BP
Rodgers
18/01/2021
T
Sobkow
24/01/2021
6/05/2021
M
Roebig
31/08/2020
ZSA
Soe Mya
2/04/2021
A
Rogan
2/12/2020
M
Somers
4/11/2020
Soteriou
BP
Mcmillan
2/03/2021
J
Riedel
10/09/2020
P
19/02/2021
BJ
Rigby
2/08/2020
B
Skinner
DR
McMullen
29/03/2021
C
TP
McPherson
28/03/2021
L
Parker
DJ
McPhie
23/05/2021
DP
Passaportis
26/03/2021
Payne
15/09/2020
SP
Robinson
9/01/2021 30/09/2020 3/12/2020
AR
McVinish
15/04/2021
IS
J
Rojas
3/05/2021
A
D
Medway
14/04/2021
ID
Pearce
27/02/2021
M
Romanov
7/05/2021
B
South
M
Medway
5/03/2021
O
Pecyna
26/02/2021
A
Ronk
21/01/2021
P
Southwick
2/02/2021
J
Melville
5/06/2021
EJ
Penprase
28/06/2021
EA
Ross
5/09/2020
H
Spedding
23/05/2021
R
Merton
21/05/2021
MJ
Pens
6/04/2021
N
Rossi
29/12/2020
M
Michael
28/04/2021
R
Pepper
3/02/2021
A
Rovira
4/06/2021
Spingola Giacopuzzi
11/11/2020
AJ T
Michell-Smith
9/10/2020
ML
Peralta
9/12/2020
RDG
Rowe
17/01/2021
CJ
Stackhouse
21/02/2021
5/12/2020
J
Perry
19/07/2020
KJ
Rudd
21/11/2020
D
Stakhin
14/05/2021
Perry
19/05/2021
MPA
Rumsauer
7/07/2020
KA
Stanford
17/11/2020
JM
Rundmann
21/05/2021
S
Stanley
23/09/2020
V
Stark
2/06/2021
DA
Staub
20/02/2021
JA
Stear
19/06/2021
TP
Steele
6/10/2020
T
Steiner
17/04/2021
M
Stephens
M
Stern
19/03/2021
L
StevenJennings
29/07/2020
L
Stevens
6/04/2021
B
StewartWright
18/04/2021
KP
Storer
20/03/2021
EJ
Story
27/05/2021
BA
Stratton
23/06/2021
W
Strong
10/04/2021
R
Milburn
J
Miles
4/12/2020
RB
C
Millen
17/05/2021
U
Peter
10/06/2021
28/04/2021
C
Peters
27/10/2020
PG
Rushton
Piens
29/07/2020
WG
Russell
Pimentel
25/03/2021
C
Ryan
2/08/2020
C
Ryan
9/04/2021
E
Sabic
13/08/2020
J
Sach
8/11/2020
C
Saeck
JW
Sanderson
16/12/2020
APS
Sandhu
18/11/2020
AB
Sansom
15/06/2021
P
Santhirakumaran
11/07/2020
W
Miller
5/09/2020
A
Mitchell
17/04/2021
F
M
Mommers
7/03/2021
J
P
Moore
4/12/2020
B
Pinder
25/07/2020
L
PisanoDaniels
5/03/2021
C
Polkinghorne
7/06/2021
J
Pont
29/04/2021
RJ
Pope
9/12/2020
SB
Pope
26/05/2021
I
Popov
7/01/2021
A
Port
8/01/2021
JS
Potter
13/08/2020
DJ
Saunders
12/11/2020
J
Powell
11/01/2021
M
Sautner
21/05/2021
J
Powter
20/02/2021
SJ
Savage
12/08/2020
D
Moore
18/10/2020
JA
Morley
10/09/2020
SJ
Morrison
28/08/2020
K
Morrissey
6/08/2020
TJ
Morrow
18/05/2021
J
Muddle
20/01/2021
M
Mueller
19/01/2021
AW
Muirhead
19/11/2020
A
Mulholland
24/05/2021
AP
Mullee
21/11/2020
GJ
Muller
5/02/2021
19
18/06/2021
9/09/2020
3/04/2021 13/09/2020
8/12/2020
Pilot Certificates (cont.) T
Stuchbery
21/02/2021
RE
Tizzano
5/07/2020
G
Voyzey
1/10/2020
AP
Williamson
MR
Summers
3/09/2020
J
Tomlinson
19/09/2020
A
Wagner
18/09/2020
P
Wilsher
MK
Sung
24/10/2020
LJ
Towler
12/03/2021
IG
Wainwright
28/04/2021
M
Wilson
F
Supple
9/02/2021
SJ
Treloar
6/03/2021
KA
Wake
8/07/2020
A
Wiltgren
25/11/2020
WPL
Surridge
5/08/2020
E
Trost
18/04/2021
A
Walker
16/04/2021
OF
Windsor
16/06/2021
NJ
Sutcliffe
13/03/2021
NY
Tsang
14/01/2021
D
Walker
9/09/2020
CW
Winter
J
Sutcliffe
29/04/2021
T
Tuhe
27/05/2021
DS
Walker
4/02/2021
A
Winter
AE
Suter
18/07/2020
TG
Turley
28/03/2021
M
Walker
9/10/2020
M
Wise
B
Sutherland
J
Turnbull
28/10/2020
G
Walker
29/10/2020
J
Woitowitz
RFY
Syme
16/12/2020
AW
Turnbull
3/08/2020
BA
Wall
14/04/2021
C
Wood
22/04/2021
C
Symes
19/05/2021
JS
Turner
1/11/2020
P
Wallace
13/05/2021
LT
Wood
12/01/2021
B
Tait
15/05/2021
S
Turner
27/08/2020
K
Waller
26/01/2021
LN
Woodfield
30/05/2021
Z
Tang
17/11/2020
JRC
Turner
8/02/2021
DK
Walmsley
5/08/2020
S
Woolard
16/04/2021
JS
Tate
1/05/2021
M
Turner
12/08/2020
L
Walshe
15/06/2021
DLM
Wright
27/04/2021
M
Tatti
4/08/2020
MR
Turner
11/05/2021
SJ
Waltisbuhl
27/02/2021
PA
Wright
19/10/2020
MP
Tatton
9/04/2021
JL
3/11/2020
D
Wang
8/02/2021
MJ
Wynan
24/02/2021
JE
Taylor
19/07/2020
TweddleO\'Donnell
Y
Wang
12/05/2021
Z
A
Taylor
22/07/2020
S
Tyrell
24/06/2021
RJ
Warrilow
30/01/2021
Yahyaei Ferizhendi
AS
Taylor
25/03/2021
G
Uno
16/12/2020
JE
Waterson
21/12/2020
P
Yang
29/09/2020
3/10/2020
C
Vakarian
28/07/2020
27/09/2020
SP
Yates
20/12/2020
S
Van Der Merwe
7/05/2021
Young
23/09/2020
P
Van Der Walt
1/03/2021
JA
Van Der Wijngaart
9/06/2021
J
Van Nieuwkerk
D M
W
Taylor
8/11/2020
S
Teng
20/11/2020
JG
Tenhave
24/08/2020
O
Terzis
26/08/2020
SL
Tessede
5/12/2020
AR
Tetley
5/09/2020
S
Thomas
17/10/2020
RJ
Thomas
9/04/2021
L
Watkins
17/02/2021 4/08/2020 9/07/2020
4/05/2021 7/06/2021 15/04/2021 7/07/2020
9/04/2021
MJ
Watt
29/07/2020
GM
F
Weeding-Hill
13/07/2020
B
Young
19/01/2021
BA
Weir
5/01/2021
A
Young
23/04/2021
Younis
RS
Welbon
5/05/2021
E
31/10/2020
G
Wenness
9/07/2020
S
Yu
28/07/2020
DM
White
25/11/2020
SAA
Zaidi
27/02/2021
Van Rensburg
16/09/2020
J
Whiteside
21/12/2020
Y
Zhao
1/11/2020
Vance
19/05/2021
AR
Whitting
28/12/2020
SP
Zhu
Wildermuth
26/09/2020
J
Zonoudakis
14/07/2020
D
Zuegn
29/06/2021
C
Thompson
27/05/2021
AW
Thompson
8/10/2020
L
Varley
4/03/2021
DJ
GJ
Thomson
7/03/2021
S
Vertullo
18/09/2020
DG
Williams
8/12/2020
K
Thomson
12/07/2020
S
MFA
Williams
15/03/2021
Thomson
20/01/2021
Von Blanckensee
21/02/2021
G
IR
Williamson
18/10/2020
20
5/08/2020
8/07/2020
Statistics OCCURRENCES Fatals (per quarter ending 30 June 2020) 30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
TOTAL
2020–2021
1
0
0
0
1
2019–2020
1
3
0
1
5
2018–2019
0
1
0
1
2
2017–2018
1
0
2
0
3
2016–2017
1
1
2
1
5
2015–2016
2
1
3
1
7
Four period weighted moving average (WMA) for RAAus fatal accidents 8
Number of fatal accidents
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Jun
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Dec
Mar
Jun
Sep
Mar
0 2021
Year and end of quarter Series1
Series4
ACCIDENT DATA Accidents
Incidents 30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
2020–2021
20
16
16
18
2020–2021
28
40
35
31
2019–2020
19
17
10
13
2019–2020
36
44
27
36
2018–2019
11
11
9
17
2018–2019
38
41
45
45
2017–2018
16
11
17
5
2017–2018
36
49
55
52
2016–2017
13
15
20
9
2016–2017
40
54
37
39
2015–2016
18
15
10
9
2015–2016
18
15
46
43
21
Statistics (cont.) ACCIDENT DATA (cont.) Defects
Hazards 30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
2020–2021
5
11
4
6
2020–2021
2
2
1
6
2019–2020
4
8
13
9
2019–2020
0
0
4
2
2018–2019
2
8
3
9
2018–2019
1
2
2
1
2017–2018
9
6
11
2
2017–2018
0
2
4
0
2016–2017
5
7
2
10
2016–2017
3
4
2
1
2015–2016
9
19
13
8
2015–2016
9
19
5
2
30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
Aircraft Damage 2019–2020
Injury to Persons 2019–2020
30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
Destroyed
2
2
4
2
Fatal
1
0
0
0
Substantial
8
8
8
8
Serious
0
5
1
2
Minor
14
19
13
12
Minor
2
3
3
1
Nil
23
23
22
26
None
45
45
46
46
1
3
4
1
0
2
1
0
48
55
51
49
Unknown TOTAL
Unknown
ATSB Breakdown of Occurrences 2019–2020 30-Sep 31-Dec 31-Mar
30-Jun
Technical
31
32
0
29
Operational
27
40
46
54
Environmental
1
5
1
2
Airspace
8
7
12
11
Unclassified
1
0
0
0
22
MEMBERS New students
Membership numbers at points in time 30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
2020–2021
9731
9874
10262
10140
2019–2020
9597
9700
9662
9289
2018–2019
9479
9476
9692
9573
2017–2018
9211
9324
9448
9346
2016–2017
8541
8610
8944
9049
Members by State
30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
2020–2021
394
343
393
307
2018–2019
465
403
543
399
2017–2018
429
423
481
476
2016–2017
203
491
478
466
2015–2016
174
206
207
191
Gender comparison
(as at 30 June 2020)
%
Financial Year
Males
Females
ACT
172
1.7%
2020–2021
9415
725
NSW
2821
27.82%
2019–2020
8717
572
98
1.0%
2018–2019
8955
618
2970
29.29%
2017–2018
8759
587
SA
949
9.4%
2016–2017
8474
575
TAS
274
2.7%
2015–2016
8107
487
VIC
2153
21.2%
WA
686
6.77%
Australia
10123
99.83%
Overseas
17
0.17%
10140
100.00%
NT QLD
TOTAL
SCHOOLS AND CLUBS Schools
Clubs 30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
2020–2021
150
155
152
154
2020–2021
21
21
23
23
2019–2020
153
150
151
147
2019–2020
11
10
15
19
2018–2019
158
156
153
153
2018–2019
21
16
14
11
2017–2018
165
164
161
160
2017–2018
37
33
29
26
2016–2017
165
163
163
164
2016–2017
44
41
40
41
2015–2016
168
166
164
163
2015–2016
44
45
43
46
23
Statistics (cont.) AIRCRAFT 3 Axis (A)
30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
2020–2021
2911
2902
2930
2947
2019–2020
2926
2895
2913
2018–2019
2932
2943
2017–2018
2852
2016–2017 2015–2016
Weight Shift (B)
30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
2020–2021
170
169
166
164
2896
2019–2020
200
185
182
177
2950
2922
2018–2019
208
204
203
195
2886
2897
2920
2017–2018
208
206
211
214
2827
2842
2831
2839
2016–2017
201
215
212
210
2795
2827
2875
2833
2015–2016
242
246
246
222
30-Sep
31-Dec
31-Mar
30-Jun
Powered Parachute (D) 30-Sep 31-Dec 31-Mar 30-Jun
Total
2020–2021
171
172
170
177
2020–2021
3252
3243
3266
3288
2019–2020
180
175
175
174
2019–2020
3306
3255
3270
3247
2018–2019
188
183
182
180
2018–2019
3328
3330
3335
3297
2017–2018
204
197
196
195
2017–2018
3264
3289
3304
3329
2016–2017
221
200
201
206
2016–2017
3249
3257
3244
3255
2015–2016
227
229
232
212
2015–2016
3264
3302
3352
3267
AIRCRAFT TYPES Make
3 Axis
Make
Weight Shift
Make
PPC
Aerochute Industries
405
Summit Aerosports
15
Home Built
14 12
Jabiru
912
Airborne
Thruster Aircraft
315
Solar Wings
33
Austflight ULA
224
Air Creation
18
Tecnam
213
Designer Built
11
Aeroprakt
207
Aeros
10
ICP
205
Flylight
6
Howard Hughes Engineering
151
P & M Aviation
4
Powerchutes System International
Skyfox Aviation
142
Ramphos
4
AAA Fasterway
5
Zenith Aircraft
123
Evolution Trikes
2
Fresh Breeze
5
103
Mainair Sport
2
Dta Sarl France
2
Rand
24
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Financial Statements Recreational Aviation Australia Limited ABN 40 070 931 645 Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
Contents 30 June 2021 Financial Statements Director’s Report Statement of Comprehensive income Statement of Financial Position Statement of Changes in Equity Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Financial Statements Directors’ Declaration Auditor’s Independence Declaration Independent Auditor’s Report
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 Directors' report The Directors present their report on Recreational Aviation Australia Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. Directors The following persons held office as directors of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited during the financial year: Michael Monck (Chair) Trevor Bange Luke Bayly Rodney Birrell Eugene Reid Barry Windle Paul Tyrrell – Resigned 21/08/2021 Andrew Scheiffers – Appointed 22/10/2020 Principal activities The principal activity of the Company during the year was to administer light aircraft in Australia. The Company has delegated functions from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the control and management of light aircraft registrations and pilot training and certification. The Company is responsible for setting standards for light aircraft maintenance and the training of pilots. Review of operations There were no significant changes to the operations of the Company during the year ended 30 June 2021. The company put in place several COVID safe measures to protect staff and allow the business to meet all of its day to day requirements. Significant changes in the state of affairs No significant changes in the nature of these activities occurred during the year. Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2021 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect: (a) the Company's operations in future financial years, or (b) the results of those operations in future financial years, or (c) the Company's state of affairs in future financial years. Likely developments and expected results of operations The Company will continue the same operations as described in the principal activity section in future years. The Company is seeking certification as a CASR Part 149 Self Administering Sport Organisation (SASO). Certification will not change the activities of the Company. Mission statement Accessible, safe aviation for all by being an industry leader in developing sport and recreational aviation for the fun and enjoyment of our members.
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 Meetings of directors The following table sets out the number of meetings of the directors attended by each director. Board attended 5
Total
Michael Monck
Board, eligible to attend 5
Barry Windle
5
5
5
Luke Bayly
5
5
5
Trevor Bange
5
5
5
Eugene Reid
5
5
5
Rodney Birrell
5
5
5
Paul Tyrrell
5
5
5
Andrew Scheiffers
3
3
3
5
Contributions on winding up In the event of the Company being wound up, ordinary members are required to contribute a maximum of $1 each. Honorary members are not required to contribute. The total amount that members of the company are liable to contribute if the company is wound up is $9,694, based on 9,694 current ordinary members. Operating result The surplus for the year amounted to $123,512 (2020: $304,533). Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board.
………………………….. Michael Monck Director Dated:
………………………….. Andrew Scheiffers Director Dated:
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
Note Revenue
2
Expenses Employee benefits expense Depreciation and amortisation expense Printing, publications and merchandise Insurance Other expenses Total expenses
3
Surplus/(deficit) before income tax expense Income tax expense Surplus/(deficit) for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive surplus for the year
2021 $
2020 $
2,990,709
3,118,517
1,486,665 89,584 218,326 543,915 528,707 2,867,197
1,423,169 90,950 160,858 527,656 611,351 2,813,984
123,512 123,512 123,512
304,533 304,533 304,533
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2021 2021 $
2020 $
1,609,481 28,358 43,953 21,615 1,703,407
1,409,493 77,255 41,909 22,575 1,551,232
7
811,718 255,349 1,067,067 2,770,474
820,516 272,154 1,092,670 2,643,902
9 10 11
126,308 244,701 1,505,011 1,876,020
157,508 197,449 1,497,674 1,852,631
10
9,153 9,153 1,885,173
29,482 29,482 1,882,113
NET ASSETS
885,301
761,789
EQUITY Reserves Retained Earnings TOTAL EQUITY
347,248 538,053 885,301
347,248 414,541 761,789
ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Other current assets TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
Note 4
5 6
NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS
8
LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables Short-term provisions Income in advance TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long-term provisions TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
$ 1,492,378
Asset revaluation reserve $ 347,248
$ 1,839,626
(1,382,370)
-
(1,382,370)
Surplus attributable to members
304,533
-
304,533
Balance at 30 June 2020
414,541
347,248
761,789
Surplus attributable to members
123,512
-
123,512
Balance at 30 June 2021
538,053
347,248
885,301
Retained earnings Balance at 30 June 2019 Impact of adoption of AASB 15 and AASB 1058
Total
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from members and others Interest received Payments to suppliers and employees Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Note
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property, plant and equipment Purchase of intangibles Net cash provided used in investing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents held Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
4
2021 $
2020 $
3,043,451 3,492 (2,777,293) 269,650
2,901,044 10,241 (2,676,719) 234,566
(40,212) (29,450) (69,662)
(12,941) (33,231) (46,172)
199,988 1,409,493 1,609,481
188,394 1,221,099 1,409,493
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 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. Note 1: Significant accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted The entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted. Basis of preparation These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB'), and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for not-for-profit oriented entities. Historical cost convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income tax The Company is exempt from income tax under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Current and non-current classification Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification. An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the company's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current. A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the company's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 Note 1: Significant accounting policies (continued) Impairment of non-financial assets Non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-inuse is the present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to form a cash-generating unit. Fair value measurement When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar taxes Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority.
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 Note 1: Significant accounting policies (continued) Critical accounting estimates The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next financial year are discussed below. Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Judgement has been exercised in considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or may have, on the company based on known information. This consideration extends to the nature of the products and services offered, customers, supply chain, staffing and geographic regions in which the company operates. Other than as addressed in specific notes, there does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial statements or any significant uncertainties with respect to events or conditions which may impact the company unfavourably as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Estimation of useful lives of assets The company determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant and equipment and finite life intangible assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event. The depreciation and amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down. Impairment The Company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the company that may lead to impairment of assets. Should an impairment indicator exist, the determination of the recoverable amount of the asset may require incorporation of a number of key estimates. No impairment indicators were present as at year end. Employee benefits provision The liability for employee benefits expected to be settled more than 12 months from the reporting date are recognised and measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at the reporting date. In determining the present value of the liability, estimates of attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation have been taken into account.
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 Note 2: Revenue Member receipts Advertising Aircraft registration ASIC fees Operating grant Government subsidies Other Sale of merchandises Interest income
2021 $
2020 $
2,190,521 19,051 530,477 1,080 173,088 32,000 41,000 3,492 2,990,709
2,209,597 27,003 539,228 2,485 170,361 100,000 16,854 42,748 10,241 3,118,517
Accounting policy Revenue from contracts with customers Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company is expected to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer, the company: identifies the contract with a customer; identifies the performance obligations in the contract; determines the transaction price which takes into account estimates of variable consideration and the time value of money; allocates the transaction price to the separate performance obligations on the basis of the relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service to be delivered; and recognises revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer to the customer of the goods or services promised. Variable consideration within the transaction price, if any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such as discounts, rebates and refunds, any potential bonuses receivable from the customer and any other contingent events. Such estimates are determined using either the 'expected value' or 'most likely amount' method. The measurement of variable consideration is subject to a constraining principle whereby revenue will only be recognised to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur. The measurement constraint continues until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Amounts received that are subject to the constraining principle are recognised as a refund liability. Sales revenue Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when received or receivable. Grants Grant revenue is recognised in profit or loss when the company satisfies the performance obligations stated within the funding agreements. Interest Interest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. Membership subscriptions The Company’s membership subscription runs for periods of either 12 months, 24 months or 60 months. The subscription is recognised over the period the membership relates to. Other revenue Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. 11
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
Note 3: Other expenses Accommodation, meetings and travel Advertising and promotions Bank charges Computer system Legal expenses Office expenses Other professional fees Postage and PO Box Scholarships and donations Loss on disposal of assets
Note 4: Cash and cash equivalents Cash on hand Cash at bank
2021 $
2020 $
65,326 53,715 29,515 38,289 17,149 129,749 53,017 22,111 114,157 5,679 528,707
143,986 38,504 30,798 51,885 8,088 176,814 59,063 18,611 83,602 611,351
2021 $
2020 $
500 1,608,981 1,609,481
500 1,408,993 1,409,493
Accounting policy Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other shortterm, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. 2021 $
Note 5: Inventories Merchandise
43,953
2020 $ 41,909
Accounting policy Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost of inventory is determined using the weighted average costs basis and is net of any rebates and discounts received. 2021 $
Note 6: Other current assets Prepayments
21,615
2020 $ 22,575
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 2021 $
2020 $
Building - at fair value Accumulated depreciation
820,000 (69,386) 750,614
820,000 (48,886) 771,114
Furniture and fittings - at cost Accumulated depreciation
97,560 (71,356) 26,204
82,607 (72,782) 9,825
Office equipment - at cost Accumulated depreciation
100,377 (87,866) 12,511
127,751 (106,583) 21,168
Computer equipment - at cost Accumulated depreciation
76,120 (53,731) 22,389
80,246 (61,837) 18,409
Total Property, plant and equipment
811,718
820,516
Note 7: Property, plant and equipment
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: Buildings Balance at 30 June 2019 Additions Revaluation increase Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2020 Additions Disposals Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2021
$ 791,614 (20,500) 771,114 (20,500) 750,614
Furniture and Fittings $ 11,323 582 (2,080) 9,825 24,438 (4,821) (3,238) 26,204
Office Equipment $ 32,261 3,825 (14,918) 21,168 1,816 (163) (10,310) 12,511
Computer Equipment $ 20,081 8,534 (10,206) 18,409 13,958 (697) (9,281) 22,389
Total $ 855,279 12,941 (47,704) 820,516 40,212 (5,681) (43,329) 811,718
The building was revalued based on a valuation by Egan National Valuers as at 15 March 2018. The valuation has been determined on the basis current market value assuming vacant possession. Market value was determined by reference to comparable sales.
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 Note 7: Property, plant and equipment (continued) Accounting policy Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Buildings are recorded at fair value and subject to periodical independent valuations. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and equipment (excluding land) over their expected useful lives as follows: Class of fixed asset Useful life Depreciation rate Buildings 40 years 2.5% Furniture and fittings 5 to 10 years 10% - 20% Office equipment 3 to 10 years 10% - 33% Computer equipment 3 years 33% The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the company. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss.
2021 $
Note 8: Intangible assets Modernisation project - software Accumulated amortisation
511,968 (256,619) 255,349
2020 $ 482,518 (210,364) 272,154
Accounting policy Intangible assets relate to developed software used in the provision of services to members. The costs capitalised relate to development costs only and exclude the costs of research. Developed software is amortised on a straight line basis over 10 years. Amortisation methods, assets’ useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted if appropriate.
Note 9: Trade and other payables Trade payables Accrued expenses GST and PAYG liabilities Other payables
2021 $
2020 $
59,511 15,326 38,304 13,167 126,308
51,373 66,792 33,873 5,470 157,508
Accounting policy These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the company prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
Note 10: Provisions CURRENT Provision for annual leave Provision for long service leave NON-CURRENT Provision for long service leave
2021 $
2020 $
139,346 105,355 244,701
113,479 83,970 197,449
9,153 9,153 253,854
29,482 29,482 226,931
Accounting policy Short-term employee benefits Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Other long-term employee benefits The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. Defined contribution superannuation expense Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
Note 11: Income in advance Unearned income
2021 $
2020 $
1,505,011
1,497,674
Note 12: Government funding The Company receives financial assistance from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority on an annual basis. The assistance is provided pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement. There is a separate Memorandum of Agreement each financial year and assistance is provided only on a basis of certain functions being performed by the Company.
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 Note 13: Related Party Transactions The Directors and their related entities transact with the Company from time to time on normal terms and conditions that are no more favourable than those available to others. The types of transactions involved include those that are provided by the Company as part of its normal operations. The transactions are settled at the time of the transaction, and no amounts are owing to the Company at year end in respect of these transactions. The total value of these transactions is low and is considered by the Company to be immaterial. With the exception of compensation of key management personnel, which is separately disclosed in these statements, there were no other related party transaction during the financial year.
Note 14: Key Management Personnel Compensation Compensation The aggregate compensation made to members of key management personnel of the company is set out below: 2021 2020 $ $ Key management personnel compensation 663,186 611,871 Note 15: Contingent Liabilities The company had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2021. Note 16: Commitments The company had no commitments for expenditure as at 30 June 2021. Note 17: Events After The Reporting Period The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is ongoing and, it is not practicable to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date. The situation is rapidly developing and is dependent on measures imposed by the Australian Government and other countries, such as maintaining social distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic stimulus that may be provided. No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2021 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the company's operations, the results of those operations, or the company's state of affairs in future financial years. Note 18: Company Details The registered office and principal places of business of the Company is: Recreational Aviation Australia Limited Unit 3, 1 Pirie Street Fyshwick ACT 2609
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RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 40 070 931 645 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
The directors of the Company declare that: a) the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and b) the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the company's financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.
On behalf of the directors
Director……………………………………………………………………………………..
Director…………………………………………………………………………………….. Dated:
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RSM Australia Partners Equinox Building 4, Level 2, 70 Kent Street Deakin ACT 2600 GPO Box 200 Canberra ACT 2601 T +61 (0) 2 6217 0300 F +61 (0) 2 6217 0401 www.rsm.com.au
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: (i)
the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
(ii)
any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS
Rodney Miller Partner Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Dated: 15 October 2021
THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD AUDIT | TAX | CONSULTING RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practices in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. RSM Australia Partners ABN 36 965 185 036
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
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RSM Australia Partners Equinox Building 4, Level 2, 70 Kent Street Deakin ACT 2600 GPO Box 200 Canberra ACT 2601 T +61 (0) 2 6217 0300 F +61 (0) 2 6217 0401
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Members of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited
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Opinion We have audited the financial report of Recreational Aviation Australia Limited (the Company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors' declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Company is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i) giving a true and fair view of the Company's financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board's APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor's report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Other Information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Company's annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021 but does not include the financial report and the auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD AUDIT | TAX | CONSULTING RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practices in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. RSM Australia Partners ABN 36 965 185 036
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If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pdf. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
RSM Australia Partners
Rodney Miller Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Date: 15 October 2021
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Recreational Aviation Australia ACN 070 931 645 3/1 Pirie Street PO Box 1265 FYSHWICK ACT 2609 02 6280 4700 members@raaus.com.au raaus.com.au