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The Model Aeronautical Association of Australia (MAAA) is the official organisation for all forms of aeromodelling in Australia. It is affiliated to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale through the Australian Sports Aviation Confederation. Founded in 1949, the MAAA presently has over 10,000 members and total assets including flying fields, land and equipment worth more than $4 million AUD.

The MAAA is responsible for providing for its members:
 * public liability, personal injury, and executive insurance.
 * a framework of rules and regulations for the safe operation of model aircraft.
 * an access pathway to enter national, international, and world championship competitions.
 * recognition by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia) as a model aviation authority.

The MAAA produces newsletters and flyers containing safety updates, important information and regional reports from around Australia.

The MAAA offers a Wings program, teaching beginners how to safely operate radio controlled model aircraft.

Membership
Individuals are not able to join the MAAA on their own. Membership of the MAAA is gained through associate membership via State Associations whom the individual aeromodelling or flying clubs are members. People become associate members of the MAAA when they join an aeromodelling club or a state association.

State Associations

 * A.C.T Aeromodellers Association (ACTAA)
 * Model Aeronautical Association of Queensland (MAAQ)
 * Model Aerosport South Australia Inc. (MASA)
 * Aeromodellers Northern Territory(ANT)
 * Control Line Aircraft Society of New South Wales (CLAS)
 * New South Wales Free Flight Society (NSWFFS)
 * Aeromodellers of Western Australia (AWA)
 * Tasmania Model Aeronautical Association (TMAA)
 * Victoria Model Aeronautical Association (VMAA)
 * Miniature Aero Sports New South Wales Inc. (MAS)