SAFA Skysailor Magazine

56 SKY SAILOR December-January-February | SUMMER 2025/2026 The Importance of Membership SAFA is an organisation formed and managed by its members. It provides the framework that lets us fly in accordance with national laws and regulations, and it satisfies our obligations to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). SAFA provides a range of services whether we are flying a lot, or a little. Without member subscriptions we couldn’t continue to provide the framework and services to our members. Pilot certificates and other authorisations expire and are invalid without current membership. Pilot certificates and other authorisations are required by Common- wealth law to operate our aircraft. Services include: • Pilot certifications • Pilot endorsements • Safety management • Accident/incident investigation reporting • Operational administration • Operations oversight • Certified training syllabi • Resolving operational infringements • Airspace access coordination • Airworthiness standards • Membership administration • Member communication • Support to RAs and Clubs in the management of flying site • Land owner indemnity • Liability insurances • Aviation delegations • CASA and Air-Services liaison • ATSB accident support • Sports marketing • ASAC and FAI participation • ASC liaison • Airsport advocacy