I thought I would give a brief overview of this year’s Jamestown Airshow which occurred last month. The weather for the weekend was absolutely perfect, unlike last year, which was a complete washout. The weather in spring can be a … Read More
Last month the Club hosted a BBQ at Murray Bridge airfield in support of our charity, the RFDS. Some 7 aircraft flew in, in perfect spring weather, with a total of about 30 people in all attending, the best turnout … Read More
President Steve is away on an around Australia adventure in his RV7A so I have been asked to pen the September newsletter. As I draft this, on the 18th of August, my thoughts are with those that served in the … Read More
Not a lot to report locally this month so I thought I would take a look at announcements and goings on at the EAA Oshkosh convention that has just concluded. This year was the 70th edition of the show, a … Read More
A fairly quiet month for the club this month with a lot of wet weather around so not a lot to report. Behind the scenes your committee has been getting on with things including purchasing a new set of scales … Read More
The Club BBQ at Murray Bridge Airport on May 20th produced a $211 donation to the RFDS thanks to the generosity of those attending. Some 20 people were there with several arriving by air. David & Sherry Pocock flew down … Read More
April 16th saw the running of the biannual Barossa Airshow at Rowland Flat Airfield. There were numerous challenges both for the organisers and for me with my Chipmunk serviceability. I was due to lead a formation of 4 vintage aircraft … Read More
The last weekend in March saw the RV Association of Australia have its annual flyin and AGM at Goolwa SA. In attendance were some 60+ Vans RV aircraft of all models. There was even a rare single seat RV3. The … Read More
For the first time in more than 3 years the South Australian Aviation Museum held an Open Cockpit and Engine Run day last Sunday. As a volunteer there I was tasked with providing tours through the cockpit of the DHC-4 … Read More
Steve Nelson is holidaying overseas until the 7th of February and I have been asked to write this month’s news. The Spring that wasn’t has suddenly, and happily, changed into a very aviation friendly Summer. This should give us all … Read More
