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Applications are now open for the 2010 AOPA – Airservices Australia Flying Training Scholarship. Three scholarships, each to the value of $6,000 are available to be won. See the scholarship page for further details. Applications close 30 April 2010.
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Upcoming AOPA Events
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International Comanche Society New Zealand Safari, Depart from Coffs Harbour – 10 February 2010
International Comanche Society New Zealand Safari
When: 10 February 2010 – 25 February 2010
Where: Depart from Coffs Harbour
Description:
A special flying tour departing Coffs Harbour to Lord Howe, Norfolk Island, through the beautiful North and South isalnds of New Zealand and return.
Hosted by the NZ ICS members and including 7 International ICS visiting members.
Contact 03 5988 4608 or chief@comancheflyer.com.au
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Wings Over Illawarra 2010, Illawarra Regional Airport at Albion Park NSW – 28 February 2010
Wings Over Illawarra 2010
When: 28 February 2010 – 01 March 2010
Where: Illawarra Regional Airport at Albion Park NSW
Description:
Wings Over Illawarra 2010. Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Inc (HARS). An open day at Illawarra Regional Airport at Albion Park NSW Australia. See the HARS flying collection of historic aircraft including Constellation "Connie", Catalina, Neptune, C47, DC4 and others plus many other displays together with RAAF, RAN,and Army and visiting warbirds including Temora Aviation Museum aircraft. Also see car, motorcycle,
heavy vehicle and vintage steam farm equipment displays and local train museum. A day of fun and interest for the whole family. For further details see the Wings Over Illawarra website www.woi.org.au, HARS website
www.hars.org.au or email info@hars.org.au.
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Bass Islands Adventure, Bass Islands – 01 March 2010
Bass Islands Adventure
When: 01 March 2010 – 12 March 2010
Where: Bass Islands
Description:
Aussie Fly-Aways Bass Islands Adventure. Phillip Island, Flinders Island, Bridport, Freycinet, Launceston, Wynyard, King Island, Torquay. For full itinerary see website www.aussieflyaways.com.au. Phone: 03 9598 3320 or email tonyang@aussieflyaways.com.au
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ABS 2010 Dubbo BPPP and Ground School, – 12 March 2010
ABS 2010 Dubbo BPPP and Ground School
When: 12 March 2010 – 15 March 2010
Where:
Description:
With guest speakers.
Register your expression of interest to David Young at david_young@ecn.net.au or phone 07 3204 4627, 0423 003 306
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East Gippsland Aero Club Opening, Bairnsdale Airport – 13 March 2010
East Gippsland Aero Club Opening
When: 13 March 2010 – 15 March 2010
Where: Bairnsdale Airport
Description:
Our newly formed club will be celebrating our opening of our club rooms in the old Beaufort workshop at Bairnsdale Airport on the long weekend around 13 March 2010. We will be having the official opening on the Saturday and Entertainment and a Spit Roast on the Saturday Evening. All pilots are welcome and why not make a weekend on the fabulous Gippsland Lakes. For Details contact President Bill Cain on 0419 727 077.
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Flightfest Port Macquarie, – 13 March 2010
Flightfest Port Macquarie
When: 13 March 2010 – 15 March 2010
Where:
Description:
Hastings District Flying Club invites all aviators to fly to beautiful Port Macquarie for a weekend of aviation indulgence. On Saturday interested crews can participate in the Fly and Spy fun observational trial with over $800 in prizes. A welcome/presentation dinner will be held Saturday night. On Sunday the public are invited to inspect our club facilities and aircraft with trial instructional flights available. Catering will be available all weekend so fly in for a day or the weekend. The aim is to promote aviation in the Hastings while having a good time. For further details and to go on the mailing list contact Rod Davison at
roddi194@yahoo.com.au or phone 02 6585 3835.
Club website is www.hdfc.com.au
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Diggers Rest Houdini Celebrations, Diggers Rest Vic – 18 March 2010
Diggers Rest Houdini Celebrations
When: 18 March 2010 – 22 March 2010
Where: Diggers Rest Vic
Description:
Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the first powered controlled aircraft flight in Australia, by Harry Houdini, on 18 March 1910.
Contact Melton Shire Council 03 9747 7200, or email houdini@melton.vic.gov.au
www.melton.vic.gov.au/houdini
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Hamilton Aero Club 50th Anniversary Fly-in, Hamilton Airport – 20 March 2010
Hamilton Aero Club 50th Anniversary Fly-in
When: 20 March 2010 – 22 March 2010
Where: Hamilton Airport
Description:
Hamilton Aero Club in Victoria
50th Anniversary Fly-in
In conjunction with The Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum.
The Hamilton Aero Club is celebrating its 50th year,
To help celebrate this mile stone The Sir Reginald Transport Museum based in Hamilton where Reg ansett started his Aviation enterprise will be open all weekend.
An old clipper bus will be travelling between the airport and the Museum.
Join us Saturday night for dinner at the club.
Contact David Gough 0428 528 295 dfgough@bigpond.net.au
Barbara Waldron-Hunter 0408 394 965 bwaldronhunter@yahoo.com.au
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North East Victorian Flyaway 2010, North East Victoria – 17 April 2010
North East Victorian Flyaway 2010
When: 17 April 2010 – 27 April 2010
Where: North East Victoria
Description:
Fly into Dinner Plain at Mt Hotham, Milawa, Lindenwarrah, Bright, Wandiligong, Mt Buffalo, Porepunkah, Beechworth. Itinerary has been finalised. Registration will be accepted on a “first come first served” basis. Please note that the organisers need to limit numbers to 30 participants. Registration form is available online. Contact Jan and Peter Novakovic at pnovakovic@bigpond.com or phone 07 5530 2361, 0428 864 425
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Tyabb Air Show, Mornington Peninsula Airport, Vic – 18 April 2010
Tyabb Air Show
When: 18 April 2010 – 19 April 2010
Where: Mornington Peninsula Airport, Vic
Description:
Celebrating 100 years of Australian powered flight
Display: Antique, vintage, veteran, classic, homebuilt, RAA, warbird, RAAF and RAN aircraft. Static displays include classic cars.
Gates open 10am
For information: Peninsula Aero Club www.pac.asn.au
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