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March 2010
2-4 TEMORA -- NATFLY 2010 at Temora. Come
and join us at our new venue: Temora! NATFLY
looks set to be bigger than ever - so come and visit the event that brings us
all together. Make sure you mark this weekend in your calendar. More information
will appear in the magazine and the RA-Aus web site. However for accommodation,
please contact Ann Pike at the Temora Tourist Information Office. Ann has
details on motels, hotels, B&Bs, home-stays and much more! Email apike@temora.nsw.gov.au
or telephone 02 6977 1511.
20 DIGGERS REST -- Houdini - Centenary of
Australian Flight. Commemorating the centenary of the first officially recorded
controlled powered flight by Harry Houdini at Diggers Rest, VIC on 18th March
1910. Celebration at Melton Airfield, VIC from 0900-1700. Flying Displays
between 1100-1500. All are welcome to fly-in to this historic event - we would
like to see a wide selection of RA-Aus planes joining us! Anyone wishing to
enquire about flying in, or doing either flying or static displays should
contact Glyn Butchard at gmbutchard@centenaryairshow.com
or 0409 605 195 (Website to follow soon).
20-21 VICTORIA --
Hamilton
Aero Club Inc.
Victoria
, 50th Anniversary Fly-in. In conjunction with The Sir Reginald Ansett Transport
Museum, The Hamilton Aero Club is celebrating its 50th year. To help celebrate
this milestone The Museum based in
Hamilton
where Reg Ansett started his Aviation Enterprise will be open all weekend. Old
clipper buses will be travelling between the airport and the museum. Join us
Saturday night for dinner at the Club. Contact David Gough 0428 528 295, dfgough@bigpond.net.au
or Barbara Waldron-Hunter 0408 394 965 bwaldronhunter@yahoo.com.au
21-27
YARRAWONGA -- The Nav-Ex Squadron will be
flying from Yarrawonga to Swan Hill, Wentworth,
Murray
Bridge
, Nhill, Kerang and back to Yarrawonga. This fly-away is open to all types of
aircraft, however if you want to join us you will need to get in early as we
only have enough room for 45 aircrew. We also need a bus driver for our 22 seat
bus. Contact Peter or Anne McLean on 03 5744 1466 or 0427 011 925
27-28 MAITLAND -- Fly-in. Maitland Aeroclub
(SA) will be holding a fly-in on the weekend of 27 and 28 March 2010. Lunch
available for early arrivals Saturday and "Special" Tea on Saturday
night with great social atmosphere at Hangar. Accommodation available on
request. As always, everyone will have a great time. Breakfast & lunch
supplied on Sunday. Please contact President Peter Reppin 0428 890 055 or
Richard Hasting 0418 859 049
April 2010
2-6 WONGAN HILLS --
ASRA Nationals. The Superlight Aircraft Club of WA Inc is hosting the 2010
Australian Sport Rotorcraft National Fly-in over Easter 2010 at
Wongan Hills
WA
. The basic philosophy is KISS- Keeping It Simple & Safe. Wongan Hills is
located 2hrs from
Perth
in the Wongan-Ballidu Shire. Country location so Aerodrome endorsements not
required. Radio is encouraged. Two hours from
Perth
so people from OS/Eastern states can have easy access. On airfield camping if
required, otherwise motels, hotel or farmstays. The airstrip is a 10 minute walk
from town and the shire will have a bus operating to help shuttle people to
nearby tourist activities for those that get gyro overload in the early days!
Five days duration, 2 days Comps (usual stuff) 2 days Nav-ex's to interesting
places, i day seminars/rest etc. Good Friday till following Tuesday for the
National Fly in. Contacts Adrian Stoffels 0427 094 552 a/hrs after 7.00pm WST 08
9561 2979; Wongan Hills Visitor Centre 08 9671 1973;
Caravan
Park
08 9671 1009; Guest House 08 9671 1015; Hotel/Motel 08 9671 1022. The
management team will be at the strip from 1st April Thursday morning for those
that want to arrive early & help with setting things up.
18 TYABB -- Tyabb
2010 Air Show. At
Mornington
Peninsula
Airport
-
Stuart Road
- Tyabb. It promises to be fun, innovative exciting and very Australian. The
theme for the Show will be "A CENTURY OF AUSTRALIAN AVIATION" and just
so everybody can get into the mood, it will be held one month after the
centenary of the first powered flight in
Australia
! Planning is underway to present aircraft from the early days of flight, from
the war period, and from the modern era. Aerial acts, ground theatre,
re-enactments, stalls, amusements, historic cars & motorcycles, homebuilt
aircraft and much more is planned. A number of local charities will benefit from
this event. The 2010 Tyabb Air Show promises to be an outstanding family fun
day. Melway's reference map 148, G 11. For further enquiries, contact our
Airshow Director, Mr. Roy Travis, on 0414 802 875.
May 2010
8-9 LOXTON -- Loxton Aero Club Hangar Dinner.
The Loxton Aero Club is hosting a hangar dinner on Saturday night. Sumptuous 3
course meal by Bush Banquets with complemenatry pre-dinner drinks and canapés.
breakfast available Sunday. Camp under the wing or enjoy Loxton's variety of
accommodation from Hotel Motel, BB, House Boats on the
Murray River
. Transport available both days. Too good to be missed. All types of aircraft
welcome. For more information or for dinner bookings contact Chris 0418 800 269,
Rod 0428 846 904 www.loxtonaero.com
8-9 MORUYA -- Moruya Aero Club Open Weekend.
Members and flying enthusiasts are invited to fly in and join us at Moruya Aero
Club for our Open Weekend. Our program includes: RAF Balloon; Parachute
Displays; Joy Flights; Antique Aircraft; Static Aircraft Display; Vintage Cars,
motor bikes and machinery; BBQ Breakfasts, lunches and dinners; Bus service to
Moruya town centre.Proudly supporting the Southcare Helicopter. Our Club
facilities include a kitchen and it's just a short walk to the beachside
primitive camping area. For further details contact: Prue Beckett, Moruya Aero
Club on 0417 445 400. Info on Moruya region visit www.eurobodalla.com.au
15-16 BAROSSA -- Barossa Birdmen Fly-in. The
Barossa Birdmen fly-in Sat and Sun at Truro Flats Airpark. Can be found in ERSA.
Limited accommodation, dinner on the Saturday night, avgas and mogas available
on request. Pilots should be aware of restrictions regarding overflying
neighbouring properties particularly to the SW of the airfield. For further
details contact Jeff Mackereth 0418 809 840 or email
Roy
royp@phillipsperformance.com.au
22 WATTS -- Watts
Bridge Memorial Airfield Inc. All-in Fly-in. All pilots & aviation
enthusiasts are invited to the Watts Bridge Airfield Open Day, celebrating the
rich diversity of all forms of recreational aviation. Watts Bridge Airfield,
situated in the
Brisbane
Valley
is the home base for a wide range of aircraft including Vintage, Aerobatic and
Recreational Aircraft as well as Gyroplanes, War Birds and a variety of
Homebuilt Aircraft. The All-in Fly-in is an all day event with on-field catering
& coffee available. Entry is free with no landing fees. For more information
contact Richard Faint 0412 317 754 or better still visit the Watts Bridge
Website at www.wattsbridhe.com.au
If it flys - It's welcome at
Watts
Bridge
!
23-29 YARRAWONGA -- Megafauna Flyaway. The
Megafauna Flyers will be flying from Yarrawonga, to Condobolin, Nyngan, Cobar,
Griffith, and back to Yarrawonga. This fly-away is open to all types of
aircraft, however we only have enough room for 50 aircrew, so get in early. We
are also looking for a bus driver as well to drive our 22 seat bus. Contact
Peter or Anne McLean on 03 5744 1466 or 0427 011 925
June 2010
6 GATTON -- Annual Gatton Airpark Breakfast
Fly-in. Everyone welcome. Hot brekkie served from 0730, with proceeds going to
Lions Club. Please join us, catch up with friends and check out progress at
Australia
's most successful Airpark. $200 reward to the aircraft making the longest
flight. Airfield details in ERSA. Phone Martin 0419 368 696 for more info.
16-17 DUIGAN
-- Duigan Centenary of Flight Committee.
Celebrating the centenary of the first aircraft built and flown in
Australia
on 16/7/1910. The Duigan Centenary of Flight Committee (Mia Mia, VIC) in
association with the Kyneton Aero Club VIC, are organising the celebration at
Mia Mia, the Duigan monument, Bourke & Wills Track. For further details
Colin Smith (Committee member) on 03 5422 3455
July 2010
17 YARRAWONGA -- Yarrawonga Flight Training
John Duigan Centenary. From 9.00am to 4.00pm on July 17, come and celebrate 100
years since John Duigan built and flew
Australia
's first home built aircraft. Static displays of aircraft from all eras.
Aerobatic displays, RAAF Roulettes and RAAF Balloon. For more details contact
Anne & Peter McLean 03 5744 1466 or Dianne & Gary McNamara 03 5744 1990
July and August 2010
July 26-Aug 1
ANZAC-OSHKOSH -- ANZAC
Oshkosh
Express 2010. For the first time in 12 years experience the rare opportunity of
landing at Wittman Field,
Oshkosh
in our own chartered Boeing 747/400 full of fellow aviators and become a part
of history at the biggest airshow in the world! An experience of a lifetime and
not one to be missed. The Greatest Aviation event in the world - EAA AirVenture.
From $3995pp ex
Sydney
(prices include taxes but are subject to change, please enquire for pricing
from other Capital cities. Prices are twin share). Trip includes: Return
airfares (from West Coast USA and subject to class and flight availability); 6
nights accommodation at University of Winsconsin, Oshkosh; Transfers; Coach to
Chicago O'Hare Airport; Oshkosh Express Polo Shirt & hat. For more details
and bookings please contact Avtours
Australia
. Karene 02 8004 1070 karene@avtours.com.au
or Marya 1300 728 634 boboshkosh@yahoo.com.
A deposit of $1500 per person is required to secure your booking. Limited space
in business & premium economy class so book early! (Additional cost for
Business & Premium Economy class seats)
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