ARTICLE 16 - UPDATE
As you will have no doubt heard, our Article 16 re-authorisation was not granted. The CAA have given us a list of the areas that we have to address and this is in the process of being completed. We were offered, and have gladly engaged the assistance of Mr John Miller, a member of the Warrix club and an ex CAA inspector. This will hopefully ensure that when the resubmission is made, that it will be fully compliant with the CAA's requirements. Until then, members must continue to fly under the "Open Category" unless they have decided to join the BMFA or the LMA which will allow them to fly under Article 16. If SAA members need the benefits of flying under Article 16, the most cost effective option is to become an Associate Member of the LMA.
Once again, thank you to the membership for your continued support and patience.
Steve McDonald
SAA Chairman
Note:- CAP 722
Please use the link below to access the latest version of CAP 722. Please familiarise yourself with the relevant sections, especially if you are flying in the Open Category
Council Vacancies
The council has the following posts to be filled:
Assistant Secretary:
Required to assist the secretary as and when required, to provide minutes of council meetings and possibly help to manage the website and social media.
Treasurer:
Required to maintain the accounts and to submit the necessary annual returns.
Airtime Editor:
Required to produce our AirTime magazine which showcases what our members are up to.
Webmaster:
Required to post website updates as and when required to help keep the membership informed.
It is important that all vacancies are filled in order that the council can work quickly and effectively in order to ensure that R/C flying is safe and enjoyable for all members and that we fulfil our legal obligations.
The SAA can only exist if we have members that are willing to help. If you think you can help your fellow members, please contact any member of Council.
The SAA needs you!
Steve McDonald
SAA Chairman
SAA Insurance
The Scottish Aeromodellers Association provides insurance as part of your membership.
Insurance 2021
We are happy to report that we have gained cover and it is in place for everyone in the SAA to be insured for 2021. We would like to bring to your attention the following statement from our insurance providers regarding the outline requirements for your insurance cover. Please find below the Insurance cover note for the SAA renewal for 2021.
Quick Start Guide: What about insurance cover ?
“Members should be aware that most insurance policies are limited to cover ‘lawful activities’ and therefore the best way to ensure certainty of cover is to comply with the CAA’s registration & competency requirements if you operate any unmanned aircraft for which they are a legal requirement. It is also important to note that any legal costs and/or punitive financial sanctions incurred by an individual member under criminal law as a result of non-compliance will be outside the scope of cover”.
The BMFA’s affiliated clubs will remain fully protected by the BMFA’s insurance in the event of a claim made against them, should individual members be found to be non-compliant.
We are also reminded that our SAA insurance cover relies upon the fact that members are “undertaking model flying activities under the auspice (support or approval), control or direction of the SAA” this involves following the SAA Safety Achievement Scheme.
Membership shall be open to all Scottish nationals and
aeromodellers resident in Scotland.
This may be varied by the Council if still within objectives. A person shall be deemed a member, from the date of receipt of the appropriate membership fee by the Membership Secretary, or an officially appointed agent. Fees for 2020 are as follows,
Full (Adult/Senior) £29.00
Junior Membership £15.00
Family Membership £35.00
Family Junior (with above) £0.00
Payment Options
| Your Chosen Club | Cheque or Postal Order | Online Bank Transfer |
| You can pay directly to your chosen club via each Clubs membership process | Payable to the Scottish Aeromodellers Association Send to SAA Membership Secretary 47 Crofthead Crescent, Bellshill, North Lanarkshire ML4 2BP |
to Bank of Scotland Falkland Gate, Glenrothes Sort Code - 80-08-09 Acc. Number - 10236963 You must include the Bank Pmt reference as printed below. Also, send an email to memsec@saaweb.uk to confirm name/address & bank Ref: |
| Your Bank Payment Reference should include the three things below. | ||
| Surname, | Membership Number and | Club Code |
Please allow up to 28 days for return of membership card(s) Failure to provide the correct information will lead to a delay processing your application.
Please note if you are joining for more than one person e.g. Family Application, please provide
additional FLY and or OP ID on the reverse of the form.
SAA_New Membership Form_V1.2b.docx
Please note Members renewing from 2020 are offered a 50% discount for 2021 membership renewal e.g. £29.00 = £14.50.
SAA_Renewal Form_V1.2c-Copy.docx
Club codes can be found here
Or Write to :- SAA Membership Secretary
47 Crofthead Crescent
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire,
ML4 2BP
Membership grades shall be as follows:-
Club Member
Club members may join through an affiliated club. Each member will be provided with insurance.
Country Member
This shall be available to members where membership through a club is impractical. Each member will be provided with insurance.
Junior Club Member
Members, who are under 18 years of age on 1st January in any membership year, shall be deemed to be a Junior Member. Conditions of membership shall be as for Members except for Fees.
Junior Country Member
Country Members, who are under 18 years of age on 1st January in any membership year, shall be deemed to be a Junior Country Member. Conditions of membership shall be as for Members except for Fees.
Family Membership
This shall be available to family members only, and shall provide for one full Membership and any junior memberships residing at the same address and joining through the same Club. Each family member so covered, will be deemed to have conditions applicable as per individual Membership.
Fellow of the SAA
Bestowed by the Council for exceptional services to the aims of the Association. Fellowship may be bestowed at the AGM at the Council's discretion. The title is honorary.
Notes
- A club member may join the SAA through one affiliated club only, and shall be deemed to be a member of that club only for voting purposes.
- Membership fees shall be set at the Annual General Meeting and shall apply on the first day of January following the Annual General Meeting.
- The membership year shall be a calendar year from the 1st January.
- Annual fees become due on January 1st. Members whose subscriptions have not been received by 1st of January will be deemed lapsed and uninsured. With effect from 31st January, to avoid lapse in membership and insurance, members shall be able to renew any time on or after 1st November and be deemed fully paid up until 31st December of the succeeding year. Members renewing during this two-month period will do so at the existing annual fee. Members renewing on or after 1st January will do so at the new rate as fixed at the AGM.
- A member joining for the first time after 30th September shall receive membership from receipt until 31st December of the succeeding year.
Club Affiliation
- Club affiliation is open to all Scottish aero modelling clubs with a minimum SAA membership of five persons.
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