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Book and Film about the around the world flight of the Southern Sun
Michael Smith gave us a memorable presentation last year about his round the world flight in his SeaRey Southern Sun The film of the trip will have its world premiere on April 12th at the Sun Theatre, Yarravale. Bluray and DVD available October 2017. He is also publishing a book that will be on sale…
Aeronautics in the Backyard
Xiaoxiao Xu photographed amateur aeronauts building their own aircraft in backyards and sheds in China. The link below is to a story by BBC journalist Fiona Macdonald about how she was inspired by farmers with dreams of taking to the sky. This is an inspiring story about building your own aircraft against all odds. Click…
Plane taxied down the main street to Newman Pub
See story on the ABC here and the usual on PPrune here
Cancelled – Michael Smith Lecture – Retracing the Great Air Race Flightpath
To mark the centenary of the Smith brothers arrival in Adelaide on 23 March, join Michael Smith, named Adventurer of the Year 2016 by Australian Geographic, as he entertains you with stories from his latest adventure where he retraced the original Great Air Race flight path. Held at the State Library of South Australia, Hetzel Lecture…
Spitfire Tugs
Interesting story from Vintage Wings of Canada Spitfire Glider Tugs
100 Years – First Email Delivery to Gawler Celebration
100 years ago, on Thursday 23rd November, the first air mail deliver occurred to to Gawler. To mark the occasion, John Couper-Smartt, with others, have organised a day to celebrate this occasion, with a mail deliver occurring to the Adelaide Soaring Club, by air of course!! Click here for more details on the Calendar

