As of July 8, 2025 we operate under a CASA Area Approval in place under the MAAA Field Location Assessment plan. This includes both an expanded flying area and raised flight ceiling but, with them, brings need for some tighter operational practices.
In August 2026 we made some minor updates to our Operating Rules as part of our ongoing experience and feedback from members.
It is imperative that all members now take time to review, understand and ensure they comply with the documents affecting out Area Approval. Links to all the documents are included below.
Yarra Valley Aeromodellers (YVA) – Core Documents
- YVA Area Approval Document
- YVA Operating Flying Area
- YVA Operating Rules – Amended August 2026
- YVA Risk Management Protocols – Amended August 2026
- YVA Emergency Response Plan
CASA Document
- MAAA MOP067 that includes CASA.MODEL.0093 – Revision 2
Model Aeronautical Association Australia (MAAA) Documents
General
- MOP 001 – Incident and Accident Reporting
- MOP 004 – Flight Operations above 400 FT AGL
- MOP 014 – General Model Rules
- MOP 019 – Model Flying Display
Heavy / Turbine Model Related
- MOP 006 – Appointment – Reappointment of Inspectors Procedure
- MOP 015 – Heavy Model Inspection and Operation
- MOP 030 – Gas Turbine Rules
Please address any questions or comments to the Vice President