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NATFLY 2011 — national fly-in for all RA-Aus members and anyone interested in flying for fun! |
Don't forget to book your Natfly Dinner - Click here to book
Thursday 21 April 2011
Friday 22 April 2011
Saturday 23 April 2011
Sunday 24 April 2011
| GOLD: Aviation Mega Market |
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SILVER: Jabiru |
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| BRONZE: Performance Metals Australia Tristar Aviation Yarrawonga Flight Training |
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AND our hosts, MAJOR non-aviation sponsor: Temora Shire Council, NSW |
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Hangar A |
Hangar B |
Hangar D |
Hangar E |
Hangar G |
Hangar J |
8:00 |
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Pilot Briefing |
9:00 |
Owner/Builder Maintenance Course Wayne Mathews |
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10:00 |
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Ceramics Workshop Hand Painting a Bavarian Cup and Saucer, Materials provided, cup and saucer fired twice. Cost $50.00 Book in (02) 6978 1166 |
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Introduction to Composite Repair Tom Gilbert |
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11:00 |
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12:00 |
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1:00 |
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Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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2:00 |
Owner/Builder Maintenance Course Wayne Mathews |
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Lunch
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Instructor Forum Mick Poole & Zane Tully |
3:00 |
Another Pair of Eyes (for non-pilot partners ) Ed Smith |
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Care and Feeding of Wooden propellers. Andrew Bishop |
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Instructor Forum MP & ZT
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4:00 |
Mary Kay Makeup Demonstration Gillian Bett |
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Everything you need to know about Aircraft HOSES –Tony Middleton |
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Instructor Forum MP & AT |
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5:00 7:00 |
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Dinner Break |
Dinner Break |
Dinner Break |
Dinner Break |
Dinner Break |
7:30 |
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Movie Night |
Other Things to Do and See:
a. Visit the World Class Temora Aviation Museum,
b. Check out the Emergency Repair facility for those with a flat battery or tyre
c. Wander Along the Flight Line and Check out the Aircraft
d. Visit the exhibits and stock up on those necessary items.
e. Visit the Fly Market and pick up a bargain
TIME |
HANGAR A
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HANGAR B
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HANGAR D
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HANGAR E |
HANGAR H |
HANGAR J |
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8:00 |
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PILOT BRIEFING |
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9:00 |
Looking After your engine and Airframe Wayne Mathews |
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Building a business with local products Lynn Rheinhold 9:30 Beautiful shoes that are versatile Karly
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Fly Market |
Naips, new features and handy tips. David Wiman, Airservices |
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10:00 |
Situational Awarness as applied to the Glass Cockpit Howard Hughes |
Members Meeting of RecreationalFlyingForum with morning tea Ian Baker
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10:00 Ideas for Mother’s Day – Cornfords 10:30 – No Plastic, Adding flair to your décor Gail Harris
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Fabric Covering Russell Darbyshire |
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11:00 |
Understanding Search & Rescue Greg Walsh |
Ten Common Threats to Pilots & and how to manage them. Dick Gower
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Kits for Quilting and Sewing Helen Granleese |
So you want to build a hangar? Glenyce Francis and Tumut River Sheds |
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12:00 1:00 |
Lunch and Showcase Aircraft |
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2:00 |
Aircraft Design Issues Howard Hughes |
Painting Aircraft. Pitfalls and Good Oil Simon Pike |
Making Seat Covers Ingrid Wooton |
FABRIC COVERING Russell Darbyshire
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Flymarket |
Advancements at Jabiru Rod Stiff |
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3:00 |
Getting the best from your engine. David Francis -SAAA |
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Partners of Pilots Emergency Program Jill Bailey |
Flying Trikes - Issues and Actions Peter McLean |
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4:00 |
Aircraft Noise & Headsets Ian and Kim Mugan from Microair |
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Australian Women Pilot’s Association Scholarship Program for young women |
RA-Aus Meeting of Members |
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5:00-7:00 |
Dinner |
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7:30 |
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An entertaining evening with Howard Hughes, Bush Poetry and other surprises. Bring a drink and sit back and enjoy. |
Overcoming Your fear of flying – Jill Bailey and Ingrid Wooten |
JET BOAT RACES AT LAKE CENTENARY |
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Other Things to Do and See:
a. Visit the World Class Temora Aviation Museum,
b. Check out the Emergency Repair facility for those with a flat battery or tyre
c. Wander Along the Flight Line and Check out the Aircraft
d. Visit the exhibits and stock up on those necessary items.
e. Visit the Fly Market and pick up a bargain!
TIME |
HANGAR A |
HANGAR D |
HANGAR E |
HANGAR H |
HANGAR J |
Ladies Program |
8:00 |
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Pilot Briefing |
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9:00 |
Introduction to the Garmin GPS family including; setting up and downloading software. (196, 296, 396, 496) Ed Seve and Kevin White
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A forum by Microair on Transponders, ADSB, Mode S, Ian & Kim Mugan |
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Flymarket |
Builder Assistance, practical demonstrations, hands on practice in developing metalworking skills. Conducted by SAAA |
Trip to town for shopping sightseeing Meet at Bus Stop at 8:50 am Gold Coin donation for Bus
Bus to Airfield from town 12:00 at bus stop.
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10:00 |
ECOFLY Mercedes Engine for Light Aircraft. Greg Doyle |
Fabric Covering Russell Darbyshire
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11:00 |
Construction and the use of cockpit check systems David Eyre |
Diabetes and Flying Robyn Otley |
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12:00-2:00 |
Lunch – Showcase |
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2:00 |
Ten Common Threats to Pilots & how to handle them. Dick Gower (Repeat Session) |
Thruster enthusiast forum. Steve Meddings
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Flymarket |
Reading the Sky – Weather Wise Keith Ayotte |
Wine, Cheese & Jazz in the Garden Excursion Meet at Airfield Bus stop at 1:45 pm Cost $15.00 + Gold Coin Donation for Bus |
3:00 |
Jabiru engine changes and Fixes Keith Rule |
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Naips, new features and handy tips. David Wiman, Airservices |
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4:00 |
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Discussion forum on caring for composite aircraft. Mark Rowe |
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A second Canberra Airport David Edmunds |
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5:00 |
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7:00 for 7:30 |
Dinner At Ex-Services Club |
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Other Things to Do and See:
a. Visit the World Class Temora Aviation Museum,
b. Check out the Emergency Repair facility for those with a flat battery or tyre
c. Wander Along the Flight Line and Check out the Aircraft
d. Visit the exhibits and stock up on those necessary items.
e. Visit the Fly Market and pick up a bargain!
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Hangar J |
Hangar E |
8:00 |
Ecumenical Easter Church Service in HANGAR A officiated by Pastor Doug Smith from Salvation Army. All Welcome
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Pilot Briefing |
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8:00 |
Breakfast at Food Court |
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9:00 |
Breakfast at Food Court |
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10:00 |
Breakfast at Food Court |
Informal Coffee & Chat Forum – Jabiru Owners and Pilots |
Informal Coffee and Chat - Meet the President and CEO - their dealings with bureaucracy. |
11:00 |
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Informal Coffee and Chat Forum Rag and Tube Owners and Pilots
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Informal Coffee and Chat Forum Aircraft Builders |
5:30 7:30
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SENSATIONAL SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND SONG to CELEBRATE another SUCCESSFUL Natfly Event.
All members, volunteers and enthusiasts who are left on the airfield on Sunday night are invited to the COUNCIL/RA-Aus HQ Hangar for a sausage sizzle, soft drinks, nibbles, perhaps songs, stories and socializing. Join us to end this year’s event.
This party is sponsored by Ray White Real Estate, Temora
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8:00 |
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Concert |
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NATFLY allows everyone an opportunity to get a broad view of our form of recreational aviation. This is our annual four-day Easter get-together.
The event will be staged at Temora aerodrome, New South Wales,
from Thursday April 21 to Sunday April 24 inclusive.
The national fly-in provides a venue for aircraft manufacturers and importers to introduce new and forthcoming aircraft, and for other recreational aviation related companies to demonstrate and sell their products; e.g. the latest and greatest avionics, pilot supplies and insurance.
NATFLY also allows the opportunity for home-builders to display their finished projects and, perhaps, win one of the achievement awards.
NATFLY is also our MAJOR member event for those who want to meet old friends, make new ones and chat about flying. It also the best opportunity for members to attend forums covering an enormous range of topics on both operational and technical issues; not to mention forums for those with interests in other areas.
| NATFLY Poster 2011 (Click for larger version) | |
| Jump to the relevant information by clicking on the appropriate link below | |
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Come & help us increase the number of aircraft at a single NATFLY |
We still need lots more volunteers, for a wide range of tasks including - of course! - marshalling.
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If you want to be a part of the team and give us a hand, contact either the office on 02 6280 4700, send a message or Carol Richards, 0407 574 467 or send a message.
The general forums will cover a wide range of topics with a little something for everyone:
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• Regulations |
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• Instructor Forums | ![]() |
• Engine Forums |

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A chance to visit one of the finest flying warbirds museums in the world: Temora Aviation Museum. |
The roving judges will be roving the flight line, inspecting your aircraft.
To qualify for awards the following numbered criteria are a must. It’s also important that the aircraft meets airworthiness requirements with the emphasis on safety at all times.
Thank you and good luck from your roving judges, and let’s celebrate aviation!
Please see Trophy List & information for further details of individual trophies.
If you wish to learn more about RA-Aus please view the pages linked below
| Our mission | Benchmark events in Recreational Aviation | Regulatory framework for RA-Aus operations |