Rules Update – July 2025 Area Approval

As of July 8, 2025 we now have our new Area Approval in place under the MAAA Field Location Assessment plan. This includes both the expanded flying area and raised flight ceiling we have discussed.

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

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