The Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC) is the official organization for all forms of the aeromodelling hobby, for
model aircraft
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hobbyists
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living in
Canada
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. Based in
Burlington,
Ontario
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, it was founded in 1949, and presently has over 5000 members. MAAC is responsible for instituting official policies and regulations and guidelines. This includes radio frequencies, noise restrictions, and flying clubs. They organize flying events across Canada, and provide
liability insurance
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coverage to its members.
MAAC produces a magazine,
Model Aviation Canada, which is included in the yearly membership fees, containing regional reports from elected zone directors, articles and model reviews from around the country.
MAAC offers guidelines for the Wings program, teaching beginners how to safely operate an aircraft.
See also
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Academy of Model Aeronautics
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), based in Muncie, Indiana, United States at , is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of model aviation as a recognized sport as well as a recreational activity. It is the largest organizatio ...
, the United States brother organization of aeromodeling
External links
Model Aviation Canada- MAAC Magazine website.
Academy of Model Aeronautics-
United States
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sister organization.
Aviation organizations based in Canada
Clubs and societies in Canada
Sports governing bodies in Canada
Model aircraft associations
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