MISASA is a non-profit club or association. It’s main function is to look after the interests of it’s members. MISASA has a constitution which explains what it is and how it operates. It is managed by a committee of volunteers which is elected each year at an annual general meeting. MISASA is a Section of the Aeroclub. The Aeroclub is also a non-profit club or association representing all sections of sport aviation in South Africa. It’s main function is to look after the interests of it’s members which make up the 12 different sections. It is managed on a day to day basis by full time staff. The Aeroclub board are also elected and are usually made up of the chairmen of the various sections. The Aeroclub represents all South African sport aviation in negotiations and legal matters with the SACAA (South African Civil Aviation Authority), other government departments such as the Weather Services and international sport aviation bodies like the FAI. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------