Aeromodelling is increasingly popular in Australia. The growing number of participants in the sport recently received a boost when the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia secured sporting status.

Recognised as a sport

Members of The Air Sport Australia Confederation, which includes model aircraft flyers from the MAAA, have been recognised as a sport by the Australian Sports Commission. This is great news for the Australia’s elite flyers, like current State and five-time World Champion pilot Chris Callow, who represents Australia as a sportsman at the highest levels. Chris recently took part in the 68th MAAA Model Aircraft National Championships held in Queensland.

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