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The cooler, wetter weather is well upon us now which may put a damper on some of our flying activities, but there is still the opportunity to meet up with other aviators to chat, look at aircraft and do some fund raising.
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This is exactly what club members have been doing in June. Member Nick Mebberson hosted the official launch of his new 3 cylinder radial engine at his factory in Lonsdale. There was a big turnout of guests including State and Local Government officials, members of related industries, potential customers and family members. The Sport Aircraft Club was represented by Chris Dearden and myself.
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Engine production is now ramping up with engines now fitted to 3 motor vehicles, a VW Beetle, a VW Kombi and a classic racing Porsche 356. There is also an engine fitted with a propeller and gearbox which is hoped to be fitted to an aircraft and flying before years end.
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There is also potential to fit these engines to boats and function as a power supply unit. We wish this local SA Company every success in the future.
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On June 26th eight Club members participated in our inaugural Windsor Gardens Bunnings BBQ fund raiser. It is a much bigger facility than the Kent Town store we were previously at, and as such we sold significantly more stock. The net profit to the club after costs was $761. We went live with a square reader for an electronic payment option to customers which was just as well as about 40% of them made use of it. A little bit of tweaking with the stock order is needed as customers in this area drink a lot more Coca Cola and prefer both tomato and mustard sauce on their sausage! Well done everyone and a special thanks to Greg Tabe for organising this.
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The following day about 20 hardy souls ventured up to a very foggy and soggy Adelaide Hills to see John Ashcroft’s very nice Vans RV7 project. It is getting close to completion now, being structurally complete. Remaining jobs include painting, some wiring and cockpit fit out. 90% done and 90% to go, as they say. John is hoping to move the project to Aldinga airfield for final assembly and test flying sometime in September. He then plans to operate the aircraft from his rather challenging farm strip at his home. John’s hospitality extended to a sausage sizzle BBQ and wine, which was much appreciated.
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The re-emergence of COVID lock downs throughout much of the country has resulted in numerous restrictions and cancellations. The first casualty I have seen in Sport Aviation is the cancellation of Ausfly at Narromine in September. If you hear of others please let me know and I will get them posted on the club web site.
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The July club meeting will go ahead as planned but be aware that the dining room is limited to a maximum of 50 people, which so far has not been exceeded. Please continue to register your attendance on the club web site which will be closed if the maximum is reached.
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Our July speaker is Ian Linke. He is an electrical engineer with an interest in aviation. Over the years he has been moulding aircraft canopies, mainly for gliders but also for home built aircraft.
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He will be speaking about the correct fitment, maintenance and repair of this important part of our aircraft.
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Stay warm and blue skies,
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“Man must rise above the earth-to the top of the atmosphere and beyond-for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives.” - Socrates
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Next Meeting
Please note the changed venue
Time - 20:00 to 21:30 14 July 2021
Location - Hisense Stadium Westies Bar and Bistro, 57 Milner Road, Richmond
Speaker - Ian Linke - Canopy Fitting, Care and Maintenance
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)
- Meeting only.
Bookings close at 12:00 on the day of the meeting so that we can advise numbers.
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If you are joining us for the meal before the meeting, please arrive by 18:30 and order your meal at the Bar.
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Future Meeting Speakers
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August - Brendan Rogers “Macchi Jet Operations”
September - Marija Jovanovich- “Test Pilot”
October - Peter Ingman “History of SA Wartime RAAF Bases”
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Coming Activities and Events
Please check details 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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Geoff's Unofficial List
Please send any updates, errors or new submission to
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Regular Events
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- Adelaide Recreational Aviation Group meets firstTuesday 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: Pilot Examiner David Eyre - 0427553355 Email David
- 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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