EVENTS

CHECK OUT THE FLY-INS, AIRSHOWS & MORE HAPPENING AROUND THE COUNTRY

Around the nation, events are popping up on our calendars again! From small fly-ins to large-scale airshows, check out what’s coming up over the next few months. Events may be subject to COVID-safe restrictions; please check prior to attending. If you or your club has an event you would like to advertise, please send the relevant information to editor@sportpilot.net.au

REGULAR CLUB FLY INS

Last Friday of every month TOP END FLYING CLUB SOCIAL BBQ

Everyone is welcome to the Top End Flying Club Social BBQ.

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First Saturday of every month ISIS FLYING CLUB MEET

The Isis Flying Club are a friendly bunch of home builders and owners of ultralight and light GA aircraft. There are also regular and informal fly-in gatherings on Wednesday mornings at 9am.

facebook.com/isisflyingclub

First Sunday of every month WAGGA CITY AERO CLUB BBQ

The Wagga City Aero Club are a very active social aero club based in Wagga Wagga (YSWG).

waggacityaeroclub.com

Second Sunday of every month BURDEKIN (AYR) AERO CLUB BREAKFAST

This has regularly been held for the past 18 months and attracts light aircraft and pilots from across the region.

burdekinaeroclub.org

Second Sunday of every second month BURNETT FLYERS BREAKFAST FLY-IN

A hearty breakfast with plenty of freshly brewed coffee and tea. 2022 dates: February 13th, April 10th, June 12th, August 14th, October 9th and December 11th.

burnettflyers.org

23rd & 24th April 2022 ANZAC WEEKEND AIRSHOW SALE, VICTORIA

Presented by Wellington Shire Council, Pace Events and Paul Bennet Airshows, the 2022 Anzac Weekend Airshow at West Sale Airport will include aircraft fly-ins, camping, fly-bys, car and motorcycle displays, as well as RAAF and aerobatic demonstrations. Also featuring local produce, business exhibits, trade stalls and vintage fashion, there will be something for the whole family.

saleairshow.com.au

CA-13 Boomerang and CA-16 Wirraway. Credit: Duncan Fenn

UPCOMING EVENTS

3rd - 8th March 2022 BASS STRAIGHT ISLANDS AIR SAFARI - SYDNEY SOCIAL FLYING

The first Sydney Social Flying Club Air Safari for 2022 will visit King and Flinders Islands. Meeting at Devonport on Thursday 3rd March, the event will provide an opportunity to overfly spectacular Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, including the opportunity to visit both by foot.

socialflying.com.au/bass-strait-islands

5th March 2022 TEMORA AVIATION MUSEUM MARCH AIRCRAFT SHOWCASE

The Temora Aviation Museum’s March 2022 Aircraft Showcase event will feature all serviceable aircraft from

the RAAF 100SQN Temora Historic Flight Collection. This selection includes the Supermarine Spitfires, CA-13 Boomerang, Lockheed Hudson, CA-16 Wirraway, DH-82A Tiger Moth, English Electric Canberra, A-37 Dragonfly, DH-115 Vampire T35 and Ryan STM S2, as well as the Museum’s Cessna O-2A and visiting warbird aircraft.

aviationmuseum.com.au/event/ march-showcase

20th March 2022 SERPENTINE AIR RACE

Calling all Tiger Moth pilots! Registration is now open for the Serpentine Air Race, taking place on Sunday 20th March 2022.

serpentineairrace.com.au

25th – 27th March 2022 AAAA NATIONAL FLY-IN

Join the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia at Echuca Airport.

antique-aeroplane.com.au 10th April 2022 TOCUMWAL AIRSHOW

The Tocumwal Airshow returns, showcasing the aviation history and heritage of Tocumwal and celebrating the Centenary of the Air Force.

tocumwalairshow.com.au

2nd & 3rd July 2022 BRISBANE AIRSHOW

The Brisbane Airshow has one of the world’s most stunning backdrops. Set in the Brisbane Valley and dedicated to the men and women who have served in our armed forces. The show includes Warbirds, World War II Fighters, jets, helicopters, aerobatics, skydiving, military vehicles, cars, music, food and lots more.

brisbaneairshow.com.au

29th August – 11th September 2022 2022 OUTBACK AIR RACE

The Outback Air Race is an aviation time trial through the Australian Outback. The event raises funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the outfit of its aircraft.

outbackairrace.com.au

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