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Venue for the General meetings is the Lockleys Bowling clubrooms 46 Rutland Ave. Lockleys at 8pm. A 7 pm meal is available ordered 48 hrs in advance with Judith King 83796166.

General Meetings. Second Wednesday each month (except Jan) Council meetings the following Wednesday.


SA Unofficial Recreational

SA Unofficial Recreational / Light/ Sport Flying Activities
Edition Aug 22 from avianut@activ8.net.au

Moonta “International” Airfield: Monthly BBQ We are going to have a BBQ lunch (Very Informal) on the 2nd Sunday of every Month but January (would be too hot). If there was a fly-in somewhere on the same day to avoid a clash we would be at that instead. So I would suggest that anyone that is intending to drop in for a snag etc should phone first. Paul on wk 88252117 ah 88253575 mob 0427252117 Trevor on 88214440 mob 0407717633 Damien on 88251926 cheers Paul Goerecke

Murray Bridge Airfield: Saturday Weekly BBQ
Murray Bridge Light Aircraft, Hangar 2, are going to have a BBQ lunch (Informal) at 12 noon every Saturday (Weather permitting). Contribution $2 ea. All are welcome to come and join in. The first BBQ will be held on Saturday 10th Feb. to welcome and inspect two new additions to the training fleet – Jabiru 170 and Texan 600.

Sept 13-14th Moonta “Intentional Airport” Fly-in Weekend. Moonta Aero Club Hamburgers for those that arrive Saturday by lunch time. BBQ dinner and bonfire Saturday night, cereals and bacon and eggs Sunday morning. Donation to cover costs. Drinks soft and hard available.Please call if you plan to partake of the food Paul Goerecke wk 08 88252117 ah 08 88253575 mob 0427252117 See attached airfield plan

Sep 14th Maitland Aero Cub and Auto Preservation Society AirstripUp-grade Fly-in.Ardrossan Road, Maitland, Subject to there being good weather, it is hoped to have a selection of aircraft of all ages flying in to join the show.Refreshments available and the proceeds from the day will go to the CYP Airstrip Upgrade Fund. The aim of the fund is to retain the emergency access provided by the all weather 24 hour strip - vital for the ongoing medical needs of the community. "Joy rides" for those keen to experience the thrill of flying.Please call Mike Osborne on 88373158 in order for catering needs to be planned.

Sept 19-21st SAAA National Convention. Cowra. NSW A fantastic event, not to be missed by anyone interested in aviation and home building.Now is the time to plan your trip and, if necessary, book your accommodation through http://www.visitnsw.com/town/Cowra.aspx_ Stuart.Trist@CURRICULUM.EDU.AU

Oct 11-12th Bungaree Station Fly-in. Historic Bungaree Station. Clare. SA. First settled in 1841 in the Clare Valley. Country music Sat. night with plenty of accommodation avail. or camping . Meals to be booked in advance. 900m runway on the property. Email for any info regarding co-ordinates etc to Bob Blackley, outbackwings@hotmail.com .

Oct 18-19th Wilkatana Station: Edge of the Outback Annual Fly-in.Own tent, shearing shed or shearers quarters accommodation if booked with Andrew. BBQ supplied Sat night but BYOG. Eggs and bacon Sun morn supplied FOC. Just off Leigh Creek Railway 30 NM NE of Pt Augusta. Suggest bring fly veil, aeroguard etc S32 10.38, E 137 53.48, R33/15 900m 24/06 800m. Elev 250’ Unleaded available, 4WD trip to top of range for interested, 1Hr from Wilpena Pound, Contact: Andrew Smart 8642 3642

Oct 18-19th Horsham Aero Club Fly-inBi-annual Fly-in. Aircraft Displays, Info Stands, Vintage , RAA Oz, Sports and Recreational Aircraft, Hot Rod Show, Skydiving. All Welcome Great Club facilities. John Barber 0427 810 236 or www.horshamflyin.com.au

Oct 25th Auster Rally. Antique Aircraft Assoc. Goolwa Airfield. SA.

Oct 25-26th “Everything Aeronautical” Fly-in. Waikerie Aerodrome. SA. Dinner Sat evening at the airfield.Contact John Hudson hudson@senet.com.au 08 8272 5929

Nov 30th Charity Toy Run Fly-in. Antique Aircraft Assoc. Truro Flats Airpark. SA.

All Welcome to come along
You are responsible for confirming your own dates, navigation and weather details before departing on any flight as errors may occur.
Compiled by Geoff Hennig to promote flying fun in South Australia
Phs. 8564 5031 0408 173375

Possible Additional Destinations: Naracoorte Hindmarsh Island Mount Gambier Pinnaroo Karoonda East DC3 restoration and Murray paddle wheeler construction Swan Hill – Lake Boga

SA Club and Flying School Contacts

Adelaide Biplanes Aldinga 0410 890 595, 8556 5404

Adelaide Recreational Aviation Group – Chris - 8370 9759, 0418 859 815 Meeting: Informal Dinner at Hampstead Hotel First Wed of Month 7.00 pm

Adelaide Soaring Club – Maggie - 8522 1877, Karl – 8248 1147, 0414 701

019Barossa Birdmen – Ian – 8523 1751, Dennis – 8263 0553

Flieurieu Flyers Group – Nigel – 8555 4075, Doug – 8555 1784

Gawler Microlights 0428 527 200

Kingston Flying Club – Dennis – 8767 2145, John – 8767 2907

Mount Gambier Recreational Flying Club and School Kevin - 0417 877 529

Murray Bridge Light Aircraft School – Mike 8531 0988, 0412 744 611, Ed 0408 787 018

Pirie Aviation 0428 810 697, 8633 2123

Port Lincoln Flying Club – Mike – 8682 1977, 0407 424 607

Pro Sky Pt Augusta 0429 673 641, 8642 6974

Recreational Flying Club of SA – www.rpa.net.au Neil - 0419 825 251or MB 8532 1456

Renmark Gliding Club (all aircraft types welcome) – 0417 890 215

SA Rotor Club – Shaun – 0409 675 875

Southern District Flying Club – Peter – 8367 9412, Larry – 8556 8195, 0408 815 094

Spencer Gulf Aviation 0407 619 703

Sport Aircraft Club of SA – Judith 8379 6166, Sue 8449 1580 Meeting: Second Wednesday of the month from Feb to Dec, at the Lockleys Bowling Club Rutland Ave Lockleys 8 pm. Call to book counter meal.

West Coast Flying School 0438 401 363, 8389 9503




 


 

Other events possible: Flying Days for members. Fly-Aways Interstate and Local. Workshop visits.