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Plane Paper October 2022
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September’s Bunnings BBQ fundraiser was a big success. After many years Bunnings have finally allowed a price increase on the sausages which substantially improved the bottom line. We need not have worried about a drop in sales due higher prices as everyone accepted it without complaint.
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Consequently, the exercise produced a $1325 profit to the club after expenses were deducted. This more than pays for a club flying scholarship. If you know someone who is learning to fly refer them to our website where they can find out what is needed to apply. We still have one scholarship available this year and up to two in subsequent years.
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I would like to give a huge thanks to Treasurer, Greg Tabe, who organises these events, and the other 8 participants who each provided a half day of help on this occasion. Whilst we don’t know when we will next be rostered it would be ideal to maintain a standby list of helpers. Please contact Greg if you are willing to help. It would be good to see some new faces.
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Preparations are well underway for the Club Christmas dinner coming up on Wednesday November 30th. We will be at the West Adelaide Football Club, but like last year we have booked the larger room so all members can bring along their partner or a guest. Put it in your diary now.
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There will be a 3 course Christmas themed menu and lots of raffle prizes for the cost of $65 per head. Details on how to buy tickets will be published shortly. There will also be fun and games with a slide show of the year’s activities, a quiz and a paper aeroplane contest. Also, we normally give an award for the best newly completed sport aircraft built by a club member that has flown this year. The committee is accepting nominations now.
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Jamestown Airshow is just around the corner on October 23rd. The first one in six years is bound to attract a lot of interest. I will be taking my Chipmunk up there and participating in a 6 aircraft formation of different De Havilland aircraft types. Check out their website for details.
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New member and aircraft builder Ian Johnson has a month’s leave from his airline job coming up, and would like to make some significant progress on his Waiex build. He is looking for help from club members. As we builders know that with extra help the rate of progress on these projects can be more than doubled! No experience necessary but if you can pull a rivet or two that would be great. Email Ian Johnson directly.
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For October’s meeting our guest speaker is Steve Fielder an ex RAAF Pilot who is restoring an Auster. His talk will be about the Auster in RAAF service during the 1940s and 50s, and the progress of his restoration. Apart from being a squadron “hack”, the Auster found many roles in military service. Scouting, communications, army support to name a few. They were seen throughout PNG, Borneo, Japan and even Antarctica. It should be an interesting story.
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Remember you fly an aeroplane with your head, not your hands and feet.
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12 October 2022
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Next Meeting
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Time - 20:00 to 21:30
Location - Hisense Stadium Westies Bar and Bistro, 57 Milner Road, Richmond
Speaker – Steve Fielder – “RAAF Auster Service”
Please note that it is essential to book your attendance at the dinner and/or meeting as seating capacity is strictly limited. Booking numbers also assist the venue with arranging tables and chairs and catering requirements.
- 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 Tuesday 11 October 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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You have to login to book for the meeting. Click the Login option on the main menu.
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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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Humour
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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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Geoff's Unofficial List
A list of Regular Events and SA Club and Flying School Contacts
Please send any updates, errors or new submissions to
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Regular Events
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- Adelaide Recreational Aviation Group meets first Tuesday of the month Alan ODonnell 0419 286 905
- Aeroscene Our monthly dinner is now every 2nd Tuesday 6:30pm at Grand North Hotel 737 Grand Junction Rd. Northfield SA. 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.
- 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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