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With the easing of hospitality restrictions we are now able to resume monthly club meetings in a more normal fashion from this month.
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We will still need to continue to register on the club website to keep track of numbers attending but once arriving at West Beach Football Club meals will be ordered off the menu, giving your table number as you do so. Please note that Bookings close at 12:00 on Monday 7 March as we have to advise the venue of numbers to assist with catering.
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There has been a bit of chopping and changing of guest speakers lately and for March I have managed to secure Paul Divett. Paul is a volunteer at the SA Aviation Museum. His aviation career spanned a wide range of experience in Military, GA and International Airline aircraft.
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His talk will focus on one aspect of his career where he flew commercial amphibious seaplanes in the Whitesundays. He will cover the differences in seaplane versus landplane operations and perhaps make a few recommendations for anyone contemplating getting into this area of aviation.
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Please be reminded that annual subscriptions are due and you need to be financial in order to participate in any voting for the AGM in April. Preferred method of payment is by EFT to the Club bank account. Details below with links to the club website.
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Coming up on March 19th is the first of our 2022 Club Fundraiser Bunnings BBQs at Windsor Gardens. It is a fun way to raise money and promote the club with the general public. Monies raised go towards the running of the club, our Scholarship program and supporting RFDS. 8 people are needed for the day, doing about a 4 hour shift each. If you are able to do a shift it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Greg Tabe to volunteer.
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The dates for our club fly away to Port Macquarie have been set, departing on April 19th for 13 nights. This flyaway will proceed at a more leisurely pace than last year with less flying and more time off in each port. If you would like more information again please contact Greg Tabe. He has compiled a very extensive spreadsheet of information including all route planning, accommodation options, ground transport and things to do. All you need to do is book your own accommodation and bring your aircraft. If you don’t have one check with Greg as there may be some spare seats available.
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April 13th is our AGM and notification along with nomination and proxy forms will go out shortly. This where you as members get to have a say about how your club is run. Most of the current council have served many years and not all of them are standing for re-election. I would really like to see some of the newer members put their hands up and inject some new ideas and enthusiasm into the club.
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Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss- Douglas Adams
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It's time to renew your club membership for 2022
If you have already paid your membership for 2022, Thank You.
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- Full Membership is $80 for a year (to 31 Dec 22)
- Social Membership* is $40 for a year (to 31 Dec 22)
- Junior membership is free (under 18)
* To be eligible for social membership, members must:
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- not be the holder of a current aviation licence; or
- ordinarily reside at least 36 nm from the Adelaide Airport Aerodrome Reference Point
How to renew your membership
Payment can be made by one of the following methods
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1 Direct credit to the club account.
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• The Sport Aircraft Club's account is:
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• BSB 633-000 A/C 166 996 603
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Please use your name as the payment reference.
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• Sport Aircraft Club of SA Inc.
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3 Pay by cash or card at the next meeting.
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Next Meeting
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9 March 2022
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Time - 20:00 to 21:30
Location - Hisense Stadium Westies Bar and Bistro, 57 Milner Road, Richmond
Speaker – Paul Divett “Making a Splash in Aviation – Seaplane Ops”
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 7 March 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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