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Plane Paper April 2023
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The last weekend in March saw the RV Association of Australia have its annual flyin and AGM at Goolwa SA.
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In attendance were some 60+ Vans RV aircraft of all models. There was even a rare single seat RV3. The most numerous model was the RV7.
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I was very busy on the Friday with marshalling and parking duties. Who knew you could accumulate 15,000 steps just wandering around an airfield! Some people labelled me the Field Marshall for a day!
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On Friday evening a BBQ on the airfield was followed by some liquid refreshment as the sun went down. Lyndon Trethewey put on an excellent aerobatic display in his CAP 232. This was followed by the Silver Sharks Aerobatic team with their three RVs looking very tidy in the fading light.
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Saturday morning was the AGM with all office bearers being re-elected for another 12 months. An extra committee member from Western Australia was co-opted on to help manage the 2024 flyin to be held at Serpentine airfield, WA.You can read the newsletter on the RVAA website.
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A surprise announcement at the meeting was an 8 cents per litre discount on fuel if bought from an IOR (Fuel Charge) bowser, just for being a member of RVAA. Whilst SA does not have any IOR fuel bowsers yet the list is growing all the time, with 28 currently online. The majority are in Victoria and Queensland.
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Additionally, RVAA members can get a significant discount on their RV aircraft with Agile insurance if they insure directly. I personally saved over $1,000 on my last premium. If you own an RV aircraft I can recommend this association to you.
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Saturday night saw a dinner at the Goolwa hotel were many friendships were struck up and acquaintances renewed. Given an adverse weather forecast for Sunday morning, many were up at daybreak to depart before the weather closed in. All in all, an excellent weekend.
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On the 18th March the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle fund raiser went ahead, led by Greg Tabe. He reported a net profit of $1260, and excellent result. My thanks to all involved.
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Coming up on April 16th is the Barossa Airshow at Rowland Flat airfield. If you are planning to drive, get there early as the road access gets very busy. If you are flying in you will need to register with the organisers and be on the ground by 1030 am. Make sure you check the pilot briefing as the runway is short, downhill, with high terrain to the east.
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Our April meeting includes the AGM where members will receive a report from the President and Treasurer on the wellbeing of the club. I would encourage as many members as possible to attend. Our guest speaker for April is WOFF (Retd) David Coles. David is a 37 year veteran of the RAAF, who trained as an aircraft avionics technician. He has worked on the Lockheed P3 Orion and the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet as well as being trained as an accident investigator. He also spent 3 years as an instructor, teaching Air Power Doctrine and history at the RAAF Air Power Development Centre. He is also a published author of the book, “Australian Military Aircraft”, a guide to the aircraft that have served in the Australian military forces since 1914.His talk will be about the “Rise of Air Power in Australia”. You will also be able to buy copies of his book on the night.
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For most people the sky is the limit. For those who love aviation the sky is home.
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Next Meeting
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12 April 2023
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Time - 20:00 to 21:30
Location - Hisense Stadium Westies Bar and Bistro, 57 Milner Road, Richmond
Annual General Meeting
Speaker – Warrant Office David Coles “The rise of Air Power in Australia”
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 April 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.
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It's time to renew your club membership for 2023
If you have already paid your membership for 2023, Thank You.
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- Full Membership is $80 for a year (to 31 Dec 23)
- Social Membership* is $40 for a year (to 31 Dec 23)
- 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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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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