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Plane Paper May 2022
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Having returned form the club fly away on Friday I brought an unwanted guest home with me in the form of COVID, so I will keep this letter brief.
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The fly away was enjoyable but not without some weather challenges which are possible on the east coast at any time of year. There were some weather delays but no rescheduled stays and all the aircraft behaved. Probably the highlight was the Victor One visual route at 500’ offshore along the Sydney coastline.
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Two of our members, Marc Michel and Steve Jenkins participated in a 4 aircraft vintage formation over the Adelaide CBD to commemorate Anzac day.
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Marc was leading in his Chipmunk with Steve behind in his Moth Minor with 2 Tiger Moths in the Echelon positions.
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It must have been quite a sight for the large turnout following 2 years of restricted numbers.
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Photo taken on their return to Aldinga.
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This month’s speaker is Richard Geytenbeek, a gliding instructor from Gawler. Glider pilots have a sixth sense when it comes to weather observations as a successful flight depends on it. Richard will bring his wealth of experience to the interpretation of South Australian weather patterns, the ones we fly in every day.
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Hopefully this will give all pilots an appreciation of the best time to fly and where the dangers lie, a safety benefit for us all.
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Don’t forget the Club BBQ on Saturday 14th May at Murray Bridge Airfield. The usual format from 1030 am onwards. Entry by donation with all proceeds to our charity, the RFDS. Let me know if you are coming as it will help with getting the catering right.
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A couple of fly-ins have appeared on the calendar. The Barossa Birdmen are hosting an event at Truro Flats on 21-22 May. Don’t forget to vote beforehand though!
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On the Saturday of the June long weekend, June 11th, the Sunraysia Sport Aircraft Club are hosting their annual event at Wentworth Aerodrome. This airfield has recently been upgraded with an all- weather sealed runway and taxiway. See the club calendar for more details on both these events.
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Another few days of isolation to go….
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We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training- Archilochus
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Next Meeting
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11 May 2022
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Time - 20:00 to 21:30
Location - Hisense Stadium Westies Bar and Bistro, 57 Milner Road, Richmond
Speaker - Richard Geytenbeek - Aviation weather observations.
Please note that it is essential to book your attendance at the dinner and/or meeting as seating capacity is strictly limited. Booking numbers assist the venue with arranging tables and chairs and catering.
- Dinner/Meeting (Menu on the Calendar page, order and pay at Bar - you will need a table number first)
- Meeting only.
Bookings close at 12:00 on Monday 9 May as we have to advise the venue of numbers to assist with catering.
If you are joining us for the meal before the meeting, please arrive by 18:30 and order your meal at the Bar. Remember to find a table number before ordering your meal.
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Coming Activities and Events
Please check the Calendar for all events
Please confirm details with organisers for any event listed below.
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SACSA Scholarship Scheme
- 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 is used.
- Intended to help cover costs in renewing or obtaining a GA RPL or RAAUS RPC.
- Available for flying training costs only.
- Scholarship will be paid out upon presentation of invoices for training until funds are exhausted.
- One scholarship only per member.
- Council decision as to who is successful remains final but does not preclude a reapplication.
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Recent Photos
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Humour
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Geoff's Unofficial List
A list of Regular Events and SA Club and Flying School Contacts
Please send any updates, errors or new submission to
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Regular Events
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- Adelaide Recreational Aviation Group meets first Tuesday of the month held at the Hampstead hotel, with a table having been booked in the name of The Aviators. Casual gathering beforehand may not be available, so anticipate going directly to the table for pre-dinner drinks 6.30 ish. Expect that self-servicing may not be available for anything, ( which has certainly seen the end of smorgasbord!). Suggest dinner following, 7pm onwards as convenient. Cheers, Alan ODonnell 0419 286 905
- Aeroscene Our monthly dinner is now every 2nd Tuesday 6:30pm at Roulettes Tavern, Kings Road, Parafield. The plan is to meet for an informal get together for a dinner and general hangar chat.Email Gary Williams Chief Executive Officer P: (08) 83 600 200 F: (08) 8367 9777 M: 0413 744 200 http://www.assuredhomeloans.com.au.
- Clare Valley Flying Club Fly-in & BBQ second Sunday of the month. All Welcome. Contact Dave Wilson via our website (Info courtesy of ABC 891 Ashley Walsh) or Tony Smith 0407 718 045 Click here to Send Email
- Come to Carrieton. Good Strip Mown Grass 2 North of Town on east side of sealed Hawker Road. 34/16 1200 x 90m. Elev 1500ft. No Fuel. Closed when wet (X). Accommodation (08) 8658 9090. Cords. 32.24.33S 138.31.17E Contact Ian 0435 511 790 Free trans to town usually avail. Flinders Ranges Annual Fly-in Held Oct.
- Loxton Flying Club BBQ. Second Sunday of the month. Time – arrive any time after 1100 hrs for a coffee. BBQ on at 1200, eat around 1230 hrs. Cost - $10 (drinks extra) Contacts - Ideally we would like to know numbers for catering, however, we welcome last minute ‘drop ins’! Phone or email Dave Pocock (Pres.) 0428473455. or Rohan Scarfe (Secretary) 0412711871
- Maitland Aero Club BBQ first Sunday of every month. All Welcome. Facebook, Email
- Murray Bridge Airfield: 1st Saturday of the Month. Monthly BBQ.
- Murray Bridge Light Aircraft, Hangar 2, hold a BBQ lunch (Informal) at 12 noon. (Weather permitting). Contribution $5 ea. inc can of soft drink, tea or coffee. All are welcome to come and join in.
- Naracoorte Aero Club has a BBQ each Saturday. All Welcome.
- Pt Augusta: Flying Club at Stirling North. BBQ Lunch every Saturday. Club has 3 Savanahs, 2 Jabirus, Chinook, Thruster, Lightwing, VP1, FP303 and C180 Everyone Welcome Anytime.
- Renmark Airfield RIVERLAND SPORT AVIATION Third Sunday of the month - BBQ Breakfast 8.00am for 8.30am start at the Clubrooms. $5.00 will get you sausages, bacon, eggs, coffee etc.ON AIRPORT AIRCONDITIONED ACCOMMODATION for up to 4 people. (includes modern kitchen and courtesy car). Fly in and stay with us while you explore the Riverland in our Club car. Click to go to our Website Contacts: Peter on 0428 828 235 and Scott on 0417 890 215
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SA Club and Flying School Contacts
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- Adelaide Airsports - Website
- Adelaide Biplanes Aldinga Website - 0410 890 595, 8556 5404
- Adelaide Recreational Aviation Group - Allan 0419 286 905
- Adelaide Soaring Club – Website Peter - 8522 1877, Karl – 8248 1147, 0414 701 019
- AeroScene Flying Group. Gary Williams P: (08) 83 600 200 F: (08) 8367 9777 M: 0413 744 200 .Email Gary Williams
- Aldinga Aero Club - Website Contact Evan 8326 0609 or 0408 804 289. Website
- Antique Aeroplane Assoc. Australia - Website
- Barossa Birdmen – Jeff 0418 809 840 Email Roy
- Blue Shed Aviation Flying Club/School Jamestown, Contact Guy 0408 859697
- Broken Hill Rec Aircraft Club Stevens Creek - James on 0418858189
- Brooklands Air Park Wellington – Meets 2nd Sundays Bi-monthly. Contact - Helmut Frensch 0428 525404
- Clare Valley Flying Group - Website, Tony Smith Treasurer 0407 718 045 Email Tony Smith
- Fleurieu Gyroplanes & UBCO Bikes – Davd Owen 0488 884 976 – Website
- Goolwa Aero Club - Contact Doug 85 553526
- Gawler Microlights - Website, 0428 527 200
- Kingston Flying Club - Website, John – 8767 2907
- Loxton Aero Club – Website
- Maitland Aero Club Inc. Facebook, PO Box 241, Maitland SA 5573 Contact: President Peter Reppin 0428 890 055, Richard Hasting 0418 859 049, Email
- Mildura Sport Aviation Club. The Club operates out of the MSA Hangar at Mildura Airport (Just off Alpha) and is available to assist aviators stopping over or passing through the Mildura CTAF, especially at weekends. Contact Pete Greed (President) 0418528861 or Garry Keller (Secretary) 0408255567. MSA works closely with Sunraysia Sport Aircraft Club (SSAC) based at Wentworth, the Mildura Aero Club (MAC) based at Mildura Airport and the Sunraysia Gliding Club.
- Mount Gambier Recreational Flying Club and School – Kevin - 0417 877 529
- Murray Bridge Light Aircraft School – Mike 8531 0988, 0412 744 611
- Port Pirie Spencer Gulf Flight Training - CFI Earl Longstaff - 0419620070
- Port Lincoln Flying Club – Kevin - Mobile 0428 842 092 Home 8684 2093.
- Port Lincoln SAAA Chapter 25 Kym Roach - President, Mobile 0427 427 736 Karen Tagg, Sec.
- Pro Sky Pt Augusta Contact John Marsh 0429 673 641 Website
- Recreational Aviation Australia SA Rep. Email Barry Windle
- Renmark Gliding Club All aircraft types welcome. 0417 890 215
- Renmark Flying Club Website David 0417 890 215. Email.
- SA Rotor Club – Shaun – 0409 675 875
- Southern Districts Flying Club Mark, Club Captain 0403 285 478 or Larry, Adelaide Airsports – 0408 815 094
- Spencer Gulf Aviation 0407 619 703
- Sport Aircraft Club of SA – Chris 0411196232 Hm:0883447896 Email Chris Moore, Website, Calendar
- Sport Aircraft Association of Australia Chapter 39 (Adelaide) Patrick Pulis Secretary (08) 8236 6808 Mob: 0418 850 156 We stage regular workshop visits throughout the year and encourage building of experimental aircraft in a safe and technically supervised manner.
- Waikerie Gliding Club Website
- West Coast Flying School - 0438 401 363, 8389 9503
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You are responsible for confirming your own dates, navigation and weather details before departing on any flight as errors/alterations may occur.
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Originally Compiled by Geoff Hennig to promote flying fun in South Australia. Now Updated and Maintained by the Sport Aircraft Club of South Australia
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