Tamworth Aero Club - Open Day

My local Aero Club held their Open Day this past weekend.  The event was well supported by local media with my participation covered several times in local newspaper and on TV a couple of nights.  The weather on the day turned out nice and I flew my display with family, friends and work colleagues all looking on ...
It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed helping out the Aero Club.

http://tamworth.iprime.com.au/index.php/news/prime-news/topguntraining-video

Much to my surprise, after the display, the President, Eric Munro, presented me with an honorary members badge.  I was quite chuffed ...  This club has an amazing history in its membership and association with World War veterans.

My units display pilot, Jakes, did his first public display in this role.  His flight in a CT4 was very well received and the club was very happy to have the support - thanks mate!

Jakes!!

Media Release: 17^th September 2010 

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Since 1930

Tamworth Aero Club - FlyingAgain!

After an absence of some years, the Aero Club is reintroducing flying. The club is seeking expressions of interest from anyone interested in learning to fly. Recreational flying is open to all; young or old, fit or not so, it is the most accessible way to realize that dream of learning to fly.

Aerobatic Display and Open Day

 From 12.00 on September 25^th   the club will be holding an open day to give all those interested a chance to gain more information and register their interest. The highlight will be an aerobatic display by RAAF Squadron Leader Tony Blair, currently the NSW Advanced Aerobatic Champion. Tony has over 1000 hrs clocked up in F111’s and will be flying his Rebel 300. This thrilling display will commence at about 1.45 p.m.

The club already has people from far away as Sydney indicating interest in getting their wings here.

President Eric Munro said it was very satisfying that flying was returning to the club. “The club has a rich aviation heritage. We owe it to those aviators who started the club to support the love of flying. One of the foundation members of the current club (opened in 1957) flew the Lancaster bomber ‘G for George’ over Berlin in W W 2. Those blokes were amazing pilots. Their photos are on the walls here. I’d like to think they’ll be smiling on 25^th. I know we will be.”

For more information;

Eric Munro (President) 0428 604123

Adele Mazoudier (Hon. Sec. Manager) 0419978011

 

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Cowra Sports Aircraft Annual Function

This past weekend was the SAAA annual convention held at Cowra, NSW.  The weather turned out nice for most of the weekend, despite all the rain the week prior.  It was good to catch up with Paul Goard and have a look at his factory where the Brumby aircraft is produced.  The Brumby is a great little aircraft and I wish them every success.  There was some interesting avionics on display which gave me some ideas for an upgraded engine monitor for the Rebel 300.

Best mate Stu Hutchison visited on Saturday flying a Mooney from the Richmond Flying Club.  

Stu always manages to get some great pics - thanks again Stu.

Next weekend is the Tamworth Aeroclub Open Day.  It is drawing some good media coverage and will hopefully generate some new interest in the club.