Administration

Document Name	Format	Description	Download
SAFA Certificate of Registration 2019	PDF	SAFA Certificate of Registration 2019	View here
SAFA Constitution	PDF	The SAFA Constitution, Nov 21.	View here

Affiliations

Document Name	Format	Description
Club/Entity Affiliation Application	PDF	Club/Entity Affiliation Application for new clubs/entities (excluding Regional Associations)	View here

Aircraft Registration

Document Name	Format	Description
REG-03 Aircraft Registration Application - Non-LSA (95.32)	PDF	Non-LSA Aircraft Registration Application	View here
REG-04 Aircraft Registration Application - LSA & E-LSA (95.32)	PDF	LSA & ELSA Aircraft Registration Application	View here

Appointment/Awards

Document Name	Format	Description
HG & PG Proficiency Badge Application	PDF		View here
Microlight & PPG Colibri Proficiency Badge Application	PDF		View here

CASA CAO's & MoU

Document Name	Format	Description
2020 SAFA RAAus Memorandum of Understanding	PDF	SAFA RAAus MoU ver 13 rev Mar 2020	View here
CAO 95.10	hyperlink		View here
CAO 95.32	hyperlink		View here
CAO 95.8	hyperlink		View here
Civil Aviation Regulatory Framework	PDF	Diagram of CASA's Regulatory Framework, accessed 22/07/2022.	View here

Competitions & Events

Document Name	Format	Description
Competition Scoring - GAP 2020	PDF	Competition Scoring - AU_GAP 2020	View here
SAFA Competition sanctioning application	hyperlink	Competition Organizers use this form to apply for SAFA sanctioning of their Competition.	View here
SAFA Competitions Manual V19.0	PDF	SAFA Competitions Manual   The Sports Aviation Federation of Australia produces this competition manual as a guide for competition pilots and for the conduct of Hang gliding and Paragliding competitions within Australia. This manual is updated and reprinted by the Competitions Committee (CC) of the SAFA in the interests of fostering development of the competitive aspects of the sport and to provide information for practising and intending competition pilots.	View here
Sample Local regulations template for FAI CIVL PG&HG XC Category 2 events	hyperlink	Sample Local regulations template for FAI CIVL PG&HG XC Category 2 events	View here

Defect Reports

Document Name	Format	Description
2019.11.25 Safety Notice: Gingo Airlite 4/Verso 3	hyperlink	Gin Gliders have issued a Safety Notice relating to their Gingo Airlite 4 and Verso 3 harnesses.	View here
2020.03.30 Woody Valley XR7 Defect Report	hyperlink	Woody Valley have issued a Safety Notice relating to their XR7 paragliding harness.	View here
2020.05.21 ATSB report on Supair Strike harness	PDF	The report from the ATSB on their examination of the Supair Strike harness involved in AIRS #1241.	View here
2020.05.29 DUC Windspoon carbon fibre propeller hub	PDF	Safety alert from ASRA concerning DUC Windspoon carbon fibre propeller hub issues	View here
2020.08.23 Safety Notice: Air Design Front Container Handle Warning	hyperlink	AirDesign have issued a Safety Warning relating to the handle of their Reserve Front-mounted Container.	View here
2020.08.26 Safety Notice: Woody Valley GTO Light 2	PDF	Woody Valley has issued a Safety Notice relating to the Reserve Bridle used on the GTO Light 2 harness.	View here
20200803 SAFA Advisory Notice AN-2020/01 - Rotax Oil Coolers	PDF	This Advisory Notice gives important information for owners of Rotax powered aircraft concerning fitting of after-market oil coolers.	View here
20200804 SAFA Advisory Notice AN-2020/02 - PG Tandem Spreader Bars	PDF	This Advisory Notice gives important information for Tandem PG pilots concerning inspection of spreader bars.	View here
2021.02.11 Gin Gliders - Genie Light 3 Safety Notice	hyperlink	Gin Gliders have released a Critical Safety Notice regarding the reserve deployment handle for their Genie Light 3 paragliding harness. All pilots are urged to not fly with these harnesses until the steps undertaken in the Notice are carried out.	View here
2022.03.28 Woody Valley X-R7 Harness - Safety Note	hyperlink	Woody Valley has released a Safety Note concerning the reserve handle for their X-R7 harness.	View here
2022.05.24 Supair Call for Inspection - Dyneema Parachute Bridles	PDF	Supair has released a Call for Inspection of Dyneema reserve parachute bridles, that may not have the correct reinforcing stitching in place.	View here
2022.07.01 Gin Gliders Safety Notice - Switch 2 Light Reversible PG Harness	hyperlink	Gin Gliders have issued a product recall on all Switch 2 harnesses manufactured before July 2022. Affected harnesses should not be flown and should be returned immediately to Gin Gliders for modification.	View here
2022.09.26 Fly-Neo Safety Notice and Product Recall - Rescue Bridle Y 125cm Black	PDF	Fly-Neo has issued a Safety Notice and recall of Black 125cm Y-pattern Rescue Bridles. Pilots are advised to not fly with these bridles. Please see the attached notice from Fly-Neo.	View here
2022.10.28 Gin Gliders Safety Notice: G-Lite Rescue Parachute	hyperlink	Gin Gliders have issued a Safety Notice concerning the replacement of the rubber bands which close the inner bag of the G-Lite rescue parachute, with textile cord. The rubber bands should be replaced before the next flight using this equipment.	View here

Insurance

Document Name	Format	Description
1. Aviation Policy - S. of C. - 2022-2023	PDF	Aviation Policy - Schedule Of Cover 2022 - 2023	View here
2. Aviation Certificate of Currency 2022/2023	PDF	Aviation Policy - Certificate of Currency 2022 - 2023	View here
4. Non-Aviation Certificate of Currency - 2022/2023	PDF	Non-Aviation (Public/Products) Policy - Certificate of Currency 2022 - 2023	View here
Coverage information for Aviation 3rd Party Insurance whilst overseas.	PDF	Coverage information for Aviation 3rd Party Insurance whilst overseas.	View here

Maintenance Resources

Document Name	Format	Description
AC43.13.2B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Alterations	hyperlink	AC43-13-2B Acceptable methods and procedures. This advisory circular (AC) contains methods, techniques, and practices acceptable for the inspection of civil aircraft. This AC is for use by mechanics, repair stations, and other certificated entities. This data generally pertains to minor alterations	View here
Airborne Microlight manuals	hyperlink	Listing of all Maintenance manuals pertaining to the Airborne range of Microlights.	View here
Rotax 912 Line Maintenance Manual v20200101	PDF	this manual allows independent ROTAX® Maintenance Technicians (iRMT) to maintain this engine in compliance with the relevant maintenance and safety instructions provided by the engine manufacturer. For detailed information related to aircraft and aircraft/engine installation, maintenance, safety or flight operation, consult the documentation provided by the aircraft manufacturer and/or its dealer.	View here

Membership Documents

Document Name	Format	Description
Membership Fees & Other Costs 2022-2023	PDF	Membership Fees & Other Costs	View here
Membership Waiver	PDF	Membership Waiver. Also utilised for TIF (eTIF) operations.	View here
Student Pilot - Fitness Declaration & Waiver	PDF	Student Pilot - Fitness Declaration & SAFA Waiver	View here
Student Sign-up Guide	PDF	A Step-By-Step guide to obtaining Student/Trainee Membership.	View here

Operational Information

Document Name	Format	Description
Biosecurity - Pilot & Landowner Information	PDF	Biosecurity - Pilot & Landowner Information	View here
Flight in National Parks	PDF	Information regarding flight operation requirements within parks throughout Australia.	View here
Flight Plan	PDF	Flight Plan	View here

Pilot Resources

Document Name	Format	Description
AMSA Flight note	PDF	For pilots to use leaving details of a proposed flight with a responsible person	View here
FAI Records	hyperlink	How to set a record, valid for FAI World and Continental Records of all sports and disciplines.	View here
Navigation - Basic Navigation for Sport Aviation	PDF	A manual written to provide a basic knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of aviation navigation.	View here
Radio Frequencies - SAFA UHF & VHF	PDF	SAFA UHF & VHF Radio Frequencies	View here
Radio procedures in non-controlled airspace	PDF	Be Heard, Be Seen, Be Safe - A booklet providing information on radio usage in non-controlled ‘Class G’ airspace.	View here
Recreational Tandem - Waiver	PDF	Warning, Release, Indemnity and Assumption of Risk form for those participating in a recreational tandem flight.	View here
SAFA Website	hyperlink	The public SAFA Website	View here
Safe Hang Gliding is an Attitude	PDF	Getting your mind right before flight...	View here
Safe Paragliding is an Attitude	PDF	Getting your mind right before flight...	View here
Trauma Counselling Services	PDF	Where to get counselling services and assistance	View here
Visual Flight Rules Guide	hyperlink	Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) designed primarily for VFR pilots engaged in domestic operations.	View here

Policies & Safety Management

Document Name	Format	Description
2. Policy on Safety Management	PDF	Safety Management Policy	View here
8. Policy on Membership Types	PDF	Accepted SAFA Membership Types	View here
Sun-Smart Policy	PDF	Protection from UV radiation	View here

Strategic Plan

Document Name	Format	Description
Strategic Plan & Framework	PDF	Strategic Plan & Framework	View here