Microflight Africa Editorial Policy Publications:- Microflight Africa is a MISASA publication that is published in two formats:
- A Yearbook: This is a printed edition published once a year at midyear.
- In 2017 it will comprice a yearbook that of 76 pages.
- It will be published in July 2017, subject to content availability.
- Direction: The Yearbook is intended to be a "coffee table" picture book.
- An eMag: This is to be published in July, September and in November and is targeted to comprice of a minimum of 25 pages however content availability will dictate the final size.
- The publication dates are dependent upon content availability.
- Direction: The eMag is intended to carry News and stories and may at the discretion of the Editor have a declared theme.
- Theme: The 2017 theme is to feature as far as content allows a focus on clubs, schools and airfields.
- The MISASA Classifieds are adverts submitted for consideration by members to the Editor.
- The MISASA Sport Aviation App is an APP that offers one-click links to service providers and to deals.
- www.deals.misasa.org is the official MISASA Sport Aviation App.
- Flying African Skies is the MISASA DVD that is published from time to time dependent upon content submissions from members.
- A Website.
- www.misasa.org is the official MISASA Website.
Any content submitted for publication becomes the non-exclusive IP of MISASA and the Editor. This means that it is ours & yours. The Microflight Africa yearbook is a recreational aviation magazine providing information and views about, and of interest to, members. Our Aims include; - Encouraging flight safety and discipline through the sharing of stories;
- Articulating our camaraderie and like mindedness to offer an insight to the pleasure of flight, that when shared, develops our sport through a deeper understanding of our passion;
- Giving public expression to MISASA’s involvement in giving voice to our views on legislative and regulatory matters;
- Offering a constructive appraisal of the status of our quest for the “Freedom of Flight” within South Africa;
- Supporting the attainment of our vision of a world in which we capture the
- emotion and soul of the early days of flight and in which together we work to give voice to enhance sophistication
- in safe recreational aviation whilst advocating the collective interests of our membership.
- Providing a vehicle for information about the plans, programs and activities of our membership;
- Providing a forum for the expression of and exchange of opinion.
- Professional Ethics
In pursuing its aims, Microflight Africa is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards. - Its Editor and staff shall:
- Report and interpret news with scrupulous honesty, striving to present all relevant facts and not suppressing
- or distorting relevant available facts by wrong or improper emphasis;
- Place no unnecessary emphasis on gender, race, sexual preference, religious belief, marital status or physical or mental disability;
- Respect confidences received;
- Use fair and honest means to obtain news, pictures, films, tapes and documents;
• Identify themselves and the magazine before obtaining an interview for publication; • Respect private grief and personal privacy; and • Do their utmost to correct any published information found to be harmfully inaccurate. • Allow no consideration, gift or advantage offered to influence any professional duties; • To be a membership magazine that supports content submissions by members even when images submitted are of a low resolution or when stories are not offered in “the Queen’s English!” • To permit the character and personality of members to shine by way on restricting journalistic edits to a minimum. | Advertising Policy The Advertising policy shall be determined by the Editor from time to time. At present:- We do not place adverts in the printed versions of Microflight Africa.
- Adverts in the Microflight Africa eMag are placed in the Classifieds section of the eMag at the rear of the eMag.
- These adverts are subject to acceptance by the Editor.
- Are free of charge.
- Are a service to members.
- Advertorials are carried on the website in the product showcase.
- These advertorials are nor chared for.
- Suppliers may submit requests for inclusion on the MISASA Deals APP.
- There is no charge for inclusion on the basis that the App links to Free Listings on the www.webo.directory
- Should a supplier seek an DIY upgrade from a free listing this will be sponsored by Webo and if build assistance is required there will be a charge.
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