About raanz
Recreational Aircraft Association of New Zealand (RAANZ) is a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) part 149 approved organisation for microlight aviation.
We oversee pilot and instructor qualifications, aircraft inspections and modifications. We support a strong and safe recreational flying community throughout New Zealand.
Admin operations
Field operations
SMS (draft document under development)
CURRENT Exposition
Find Policy and procedures manuals below:
Administrative procedures and regulatory compliance
Field operations
SMS (draft document under development)
2025 Exposition
From August 2025 RAANZ operates under a new Exposition, with significant changes to the Microlight Pilot Certificate structure.
2025 Quality Assurance and Operations Manual
What has changed- a quick look
New certificate structure chart
Delegations
AGMs
Clubs may appoint a club member or exec member as proxy to represent the majority vote of their club. Individual members may vote independently in person.
AGM Forms
Proxy formorms