Welcome to the APA website.
The APA is the MAAA's special interest group (SIG) for F3A Precision aerobatics in Australia. We are a “not for profit” organisation.
We encourage F3A pilots to become APA members. Please be aware that without membership support, the APA and this website, would simply not exist...
Entries for the 2026 APA Championships and 2027 F3A World Championships Team Trial are open HERE.
A big congratulation to Andre Lombard who was recently promoted into Advanced.
The 2026 Tasmanian F3A Extravaganza
The Tasmanian F3A Extravaganza, held from 20th to 29th march 2026 was a huge success.
New Schedules
As the 2025 World Championships are almost upon us it is time to look forward to new schedules for the upcoming 2 years. As part of this process and in consultation with members the APA has made various changes to our class structure and promotion thresholds. These were voted on and approved at our recent AGM.
Team F3A Australia is thrilled to be competing against over 70 pilots from 26 countries from around the world at the 2025 FAI F3A World Championships in Muncie, Indiana, USA.
Date: Aug 9th – Aug 16th 2025
Team members include: Aaron Garle (Senior Pilot – QLD), Shayne Lysaght (Senior Pilot – NSW), Rod O’neil (Senior Pilot – NSW), Seth Huntingford (Junior Pilot – VIC), Paul Rolph (Team Manager – VIC).
There are also 16 additional supporters from Australia travelling with the team to the F3A World Championship, which is being held at the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) National Flying Site in Muncie, Indiana, USA.
Please visit our team’s new website HERE to learn more about the pilots and the World Championship event.
Howdy Folks,
Well I've just returned from a weekend in Bris Vegas, and in conjunction with our MAAA Vice President, Michael Hobson, presented the MAAA Service awards to a pair of very worthy recipients, those of course being Simon Atkinson and James McAllen .
Read more: MAAA Service Awards - Simon Atkinson and James McAllen
Some words from the APA President on the recent passing of life member, Brian Green.
VALE BRIAN GREEN
I am sure most would by now be aware of the sad news of the passing of Brian Green on the 23 June 24.
Hi Guys,
On the 4th of December 2021 Henry Hutchinson was awarded the MAAA Service Award for 45+ years of service to aeromodelling.
Below is a listing of previous Australian F3A representative World Championship teams.
APA National Calendar
APA Mission Statement
Australian Precision Aerobatics Inc. (APA) aims to promote a thriving Precision Aerobatics environment in Australia, with particular focus on:
• Promotion of competition
• Encouraging pilot and skills development
• Selection of the best talent to represent Australia
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