The nicer weather has meant I am able to do more test flying on my Onex. The test program is progressing well with over 12 hours achieved since the maiden flight in early September. The usual adjustments on the carburettor were needed, (this is a VW derivative engine after all!), but I am closing in…
Dinner bookings and cancellations in the future will only be via the website. You need to be logged in the SAC website to make a booking. If you don’t already have an account, you can create one with your first booking (see below). Bookings will close at 12 midday on the Monday before the monthly…
I have returned from my long overseas holiday which was absolutely wonderful. Over the next couple of meetings I will give reports on the aviation bits that you may be interested in. I was lucky enough to visit the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, the premier military airshow in the world. I also…
Last week many of our club members attended the Adelaide premier of the documentary film, “Voyage of the Southern Sun”, at the Capri Cinema, Goodwood. Indeed more than 200 aviation minded people turned up to see a film of exquisite scenery and an open and frank commentary by Michael Smith of the challenges and dangers…
Last month 5 aircraft and 10 people participated in the Club Flyaway Outback Safari. As reported by Derry Swan at the May meeting, a brilliant time was had by all with perfect autumn weather AND tailwinds on every sector. A pilot’s dream! Places visited were Coober Pedy, Maralinga (yes, where the atomic blasts took place),…
Last month several members attended the SA Aviation Museum Open day at Port Adelaide. There was a good public roll up to see live engine runs and a soft opening of the new hangar facility. With such a lot of aviation minded people in one place we took the opportunity to hand out flyers promoting…
Hi Everyone, After last months AGM your council met to determine the roles of the council members for this year. After serving 5 years as President, Chris Moore felt that a change was needed. The council suggested that I would be a suitable candidate and I accepted. I know that after all the amazing work…
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…
History of Science, Ideas and Technology Group (SA) Inc. presents; Meteor Jets in Korea: Compared to the Mustang, Sabre and MIG Monday 20th March 2017 at 7pm Ira Raymond Exhibition Room Barr Smith Library, Level 3 University of Adelaide North Terrace, Adelaide. The Ira Raymond Room is opposite the Bar Smith Library entrance from the…
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…
