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The following is a reproduction of the calendar of coming events placed in the current month's issue of Recreational Aviation Australia magazine. For further information regarding the placement of such notices in Recreational Aviation Australia contact the RA-Aus office.
Come and join us at 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.
Tumut Aero Club will be hosting the annual Tumut Valley fly-in. Fly around our snow capped mountains, lush countryside complimented by beautiful lakes & rivers. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere with a BBQ breakfast and lunch. For aircraft arriving on Saturday, please advise so arrangements can be made for transport or meals. Limited numbers for lodge accommodation on the field so book early. For lodge accommodation contact Pat 02 6947 1148. Camping area at the airport will be open for visiting pilots. Everybody welcome. For more information contact Simon Smith 02 6947 9763, email President@tumutaeroclub.org.au or the Tumut Aero Club www.tumutaeroclub.org.au page closer to the event.
Mt Ive is a working sheep station 85nm due west of Port Augusta and at the heart of the Gawler Ranges where you can fly over Lake Gairdner before exploring the area on foot. BBQ, camp fire & serious hangar talk at night. Mt Ive is self catering so BYO food. A basic shop with liquor is on site. For those flying on MOGAS, there is PULP available in the bowser. Accommodation is in stone huts and the shearers quarters for $25-$35 pp pn and there are also powered and un-powered sites available. To join us call Mt Ive Station on 08 8648 1817 and book yourself accommodation for the weekend. Then go to www.aeroscene.com.au/go/mtive or contact Bas Scheffers on bas@scheffers.net or 0405 011 330 to let us know you'll be there! We expect people to start arriving from noon on Saturday. Mt Ive Station (YMIV) is located at S32 26.5 E136 04.1. The strip is maintained to RFDS standards. Nearest AVGAS is available at Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Pirie. (24H credit card bowser and no landing fee at YPIR). Hope to see you at Mt Ive-first weekend in September 2010!
To be held at the home of the flying tigers-Boonah Airfield. All aircraft welcome. (Aircraft other than Drifters/Fishers will be given honorary Drifter status for the day). Due to the 'unusual' cruising speed of Drifters, breakfast will be held open right up until lunchtime. Cost for breakfast $5 (includes unlimited tea or coffee). Contact details Dave Tonks- davidtonks@bigpond.com Phone ah 07 5463 5116 Mobile 0438 463 601. (Please contact Dave with approximate numbers a week before the event).
All aviators are welcome to fly in or drive. BYO swag. Some food and refreshments and live entertainment will be available. Last year was a tad wet and windy so the date has been moved back to September to hopefully catch the better weather. Runway layout and location can be found at www.microlight.com.au Gordon 0419 942 645
Fly-in birthday party at Spectrum Aviation Lismore Airport. It's Wayne Fisher's 60th birthday at the hangar Saturday night. All welcome. Fly-in and camp. For info contact: Wayne 02 6622 4466 or by email to: waynefisher111@gmail.com
Aviators, friends and members of the community are invited to enjoy a fun filled weekend at Archer Falls Airfield in Kilcoy to support the "Wings of Life" raising funds RFDS. Warbirds, classic, homebuilt, ultralight, GA & model aircraft on static display along with numerous other trade displays. Single landing fee per aircraft of $5 (tax deductible) imposed over the two days and a $2 entry fee for those who attend by other means of transportation. AVGAS and premium unleaded available. Contact Doug Field: 0433 569 269 or Ron Field: 0408 195 497 Email: wingsoflifecharity@gmail.com Web: www.wingsoflife.com.au
Come and join us for a weekend of good company and great hospitality in the beautiful Southern Flinders Ranges region of South Australia. Dinner in the Clubrooms on Saturday night, lunch is available Saturday and Sunday, and breakfast on Sunday. Get aboard with Club members and visit the historic Sir Hubert Wilkins family homestead and former school at Mt Bryan East on Saturday afternoon. Basic facilities are provided at no cost for pilots and crew wishing to camp at the airfield. For more information about the Club, accommodation or what to do when you get there, visit us at www.jamestownairshow.com or phone the Secretary, Merv Robinson on 08 8664 1838, or Sharon Lane on 08 8842 1059. Everyone is welcome!
All pilots, aviation enthusiasts and their friends are invited to our Bi-annual Fly-in. RAAF Roulettes display Saturday afternoon, DC3, Helicopter and Tiger Moth Joy flights available, and also aircraft displays. All pilots welcome, camping available under wing, food available Sat. & Sun. Hangar dinner Sat. night, breakfast Sunday. Contact Gary Jelly 0408 519 956 or John Barber 0427 810 236
Gloucester Aero Club invites aviation community to enjoy this relaxed weekend of flying. All forms of aircraft from micro lights, antique planes through to helicopters on view. If you fly an RA-Aus aircraft or an A380 you're welcome. Gloucester is west of Taree in NSW. All welcome. We're planning lunch, dinner on Saturday night around a bonfire, and brekkie Sunday morning. Great clubhouse and camping facilities available or motel in town. Nominal charge for landing, camping and meals as well as a chance to contribute to our chosen charity, the local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. For catering purposes please advise numbers by 15 October. Contact Andrew Edwards Tel: 02 9939 8552 Mob: 0416 240 949 or Email eddybecs@optusnet.com.au
Flyers of all denominations are, once again, invited to fly the sheltered Kiewa Valley, at the foot of the picturesque VIC Alps. Full range of accom. available. Contact Mark Ghirardello 03 5754 4572 or 0409 544 572
The Great Eastern Fly-in celebrating everything aviation! Great Flying, Great Aircraft, Great Air Displays, Great Aerodrome and Great Fun! Join us "Where the Sky Meets the Sea". Contact info Gai Taylor 02 6621 5592 or 0427 825 202 and www.greateasternflyin.com See you there!
Hosted by Darling Downs Sport Aircraft Assn. Inc, this fly-in has become an iconic event in the region and is the premier attraction for all types of aviation in southern Queensland. See various types, shapes, sizes & models of recreational, ultralight and homebuilt aircraft including sport, vintage, general aviation and any other flying machine. Come late pm Saturday, 12 for BBQ, drinks. Fly or drive in, see ERSA. On field camping, bring your swag. Advise for catering. Contact Trevor Bange Ph 0429 378 370 AH 07 4695 8541 Email trevorbange@bigpond.com
We depart YYWG and stop overnight at temora, Dubbo, Parkes and Wagga Wagga, before heading back to Yarrawonga. This fly-away is open to all types of aircraft, however we only have room for 50 aircrew, so get in early. We have a 22 seat bus to get the crew from the airfields to the Motels. Contact Peter or Anne McLean on 03 5744 1466 or 0415 406 413 or yft@yarrawongaflighttraining.com.au or go to our website for more details www.yarrawongaflighttraining.com.au