How the world has changed in just 3 weeks since our last club meeting. Limitations imposed on our daily lives to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 has changed literally everything we previously took for granted. The experts are still unsure how long this whole process will take to return to normal but in the…
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…
The Red Thunder Centennial Air Pilgrimage to the Avalon Airshow 2021 is planned to celebrate 100 years of the Royal Australian Air Force and culminate with flying into Avalon Airshow 2021, the biggest Airshow Australia has ever held! We’re looking for 100 aircraft, to celebrate 100 years, flown by pilots that are motivated to showcase…
Last meeting we enjoyed a very interesting and enthusiastic speaker in antique aircraft owner Tim Brownridge. Tim owns a DH82 Tiger Moth and a Stinson SR9E Reliant. After the talk Tim invited me to fly with him in his Stinson a few days later, which I very quickly accepted. The following are my personal observations…
Less than 4 weeks to go Thanks to all people who have contacted us. I hope we have responded adequately in each case, but please be in contact as above if you need more information or want to tell us something. And tell us via the contact form if you do not want to receive…
Having left the teens behind and entering a new decade we look forward to meeting again with friends and enjoying some exciting club events planned for this year. Our regular monthly meetings resume on February 12th at the Feathers Hotel. Dinner beforehand can be ordered in the usual way through the club website. Our speaker…
Fifty seven Club members and their guests enjoyed a fun filled evening at the Feathers Hotel, Burnside for our annual Christmas dinner and awards night on 22nd November. I was encouraged by the turnout in the end. Ten days earlier we had only 33 registered but a quick ring around by council members bolstered the…
Commencing January 2020 All applicants must commit to 2 years full membership of the club. Applicants must apply to the Club council in writing outlining reasons for the application. Up to $2000 annually available to be used for up to 2 successful applicants. $1000 each. Successful applicants must remain an SACSA member while the scholarship…
On October 20th we celebrated a significant aviation centenary in South Australia. One hundred years ago Adelaide born brothers Sir Ross and Keith Smith successfully flew the first flight from England to Australia in under 30 days. To recognise that amazing achievement a formation of 5 vintage aircraft departed Aldinga airfield, tracked up the coast…
Saturday 09:30 – 16:00, 26 October 2019. See the Calendar for details
