We have two categories of membership.

Full & Chapter Members at $185.00 per annum.

*Concessional Members at $148.00 per annum.

*(Available to pensioners, those over 65, member’s dependent family and approved TCs)

To establish eligibility for a concessional rate a copy of one of the following IS REQUIRED: driver’s/pilot’s licence, passport, birth certificate, Commonwealth Benefit, Old Age Pension, Invalid Pension, Veteran’s Pension or Health Card must accompany the membership application or renewal form.

Applications should be made in writing, at time of joining or renewing your membership.  A photocopy of the current benefit must accompany the application or renewal.  If joining on-line email copy of relevant documents to membership@saaa.com or Fax: 03 9482 3936.

Those receiving health or unemployment benefits must re-apply each year for this concession with their annual membership renewal, enclosing a copy of the current benefit documents.

You can join online using our secure web server (click the button to the right) or you can download and print out an Application Form and fax or mail it to us. The fax number is 03 9482 3936 . Melbourne time is 10 hours ahead of GMT.
Alternately, Our email address is enquiries@saaa.com
You can also phone through your details to us on 03 9482 4716,
You can write to us at SAAA, PO Box 169, Clifton Hill, Victoria, 3068
or drop by during business hours to 265 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill (ring ahead, our office may be staffed part time).

The Sport Aircraft Association of Australia Inc. had its beginnings in 1956 when a group of aviation enthusiasts formed an association for people interested in building their own aircraft. This organisation, known as the Ultra Light Aircraft Association of Australia, grew in numbers and expanded its interest to all aspects of powered sport aviation. In the mid 1970's, with the advent of the Ultra light movement, it was decided to restructure and change the name of the association to Sport Aircraft Association of Australia (SAAA). The new name was more representative of the broader range of aviation interests of its members.
In the late 1980's, discussions took place with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) resulting in the SAAA undertaking the self administration of CAO 101.28 category aircraft (amateur-built aircraft). With further work we have now managed to move on from the limitations of 101-28 and have considerably broadened the freedoms available to builders. The Experimental category is now with us and our members have used the freedoms to put more than 600 new aircraft on the Australian register. SAAA members are the largest "supplier" of new aircraft in the Australian Aviation community.

Broaden your horizons, make new friends and learn new skills

The SAAA has something to offer everyone with an interest in sport aviation, whether you're a builder, a pilot or just enjoy being around aircraft and fellow aviation enthusiasts.

Whatever your particular interest in aviation, the SAAA provides the opportunity to share the experience with fellow enthusiasts. Membership includes subscription to "Airsport", the association's bi-monthly magazine. We encourage all members to join a chapter - see chapter locations for your nearest chapter and information about forming a chapter. At the end of each financial year the National Office will provide a list of all members who indicated they belonged to a chapter to the Chapter President, and provide an administration grant of $20 for each member on that list. This grant assists with the operation of the Chapter. The local Chapters provide an active and enjoyable environment where members work together developing building techniques, work on their projects, get together for local events etc. as well as participating in fly-ins.