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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 26, 2022 10:50:09 GMT 12
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Post by colford on Jan 11, 2023 10:19:13 GMT 12
What we know of so far for Airshows and scheduled flying day for 2023
Australian International Airshow 2023 - 3 to 5 March 2023, Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria
Benalla Airshow 2023, 18 March 2023, Benalla Airport, Benalla, Victoria
Hunter Valley Airshow - 25-26 March 2023, Cessnock Airport, New South Wales
Wings, Wheels and Wine 2023, 23 April 2023, Mudgee Airport, Mudgee, New South Wales
Wangaratta Historic Motorshow and Fly-In, 23 April 2023, Wangaratta Aerodrome, Laceby, Victoria - historic aircraft fly in and static displays.
Temora Aviation Museum, Temora Airport, Temora, New South Wales
Aircraft Showcases
- 1 April 2023 - free entry, flying displays 12.00pm to 2.00pm Lake Centenary
- 6 May 2023
- 16 September 2023
- 21 October 2023 - "A Day at the Lake" Event, Lake Centenary.
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, 18 to 20 August 2023, Gold Coast Beach, Queensland
Tocumwal Airshow 2023 - Sunday 17 September 2023, Tocumwal Aviation Museum, Tocumwal, New South Wales
Wings Over Illawarra 2023, 11-12 November 2023, Shellharbour Airport, Albion Park , New South Wales CANCELLED - replaced by new event at Shellharbour Airport 1-3 March 2024
Newcastle Williamtown Airshow 2023, 18-19 November 2023, Newcastle Beaches & RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales
HARS Tarmac Days 2023 - second Friday thru Sunday of each month, first for 2023 13-15 January. HARS, Shellharbour Airport, Albion Park, New South Wales
Will update and add details of any additional events as they are confirmed.
Looking ahead........
2024
Tyabb Airshow 2024, 11 March 2024, Tyabb Airport, Tyabb, Victoria
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Post by colford on Feb 20, 2023 18:47:45 GMT 12
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 21, 2023 6:05:59 GMT 12
Col, Your guess is as good as mine...........
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Post by colford on Feb 21, 2023 17:09:48 GMT 12
And the announcement of Warbirds Down Under 2024 and a 'special event' TBA at Temora later this year. The Temora Aviation Museum is pleased to announce that Warbirds Downunder is returning in 2024! The Chief Executive Officer of the Temora Aviation Museum, Murray Kear, announced today that the dates for the next Warbirds Downunder Airshow are Saturday 19th October and Sunday 20th October 2024. Mr Kear said, “thank you to everyone for their patience while new dates were identified.” The last Warbirds Downunder was held in 2018 with the 2022 event cancelled, due to the region experiencing significant rain and flooding, which most New South Wales and Victoria had received, it would have been impossible to host a safe event. “The decision was made in late September to cancel the event, in an attempt to give ticket holders the opportunity to alter their travel plans.” Mr Kear said. Warbirds Downunder is one of the largest airshows in Australia, where over 50 aircraft are exhibited and flown over the two days. In 2018 over 20,000 people attended the event. Mr Kear said, “The 2024 event will be bigger and better than 2018, with tickets expected to be released 12 months prior to the event, and the list of display aircraft to be announced as they are confirmed.” Temora Aviation Museum will be hosting an exciting event towards the end of 2023 with further details to come shortly. For more information visit www.warbirdsdownunderairshow.com.auThe long wait begins.............. |
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 21, 2023 22:19:04 GMT 12
In Ye Olden Days we sent out apprentices and junior engineers to the local construction suppliers for a "Long Wait"
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Post by typerated on Feb 22, 2023 8:09:57 GMT 12
I went to stores for a "Long Stand."
apparently they were out of bubbles for the spirit level
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 22, 2023 8:26:52 GMT 12
.....or striped paint
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 22, 2023 9:50:36 GMT 12
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Post by colford on Feb 25, 2023 9:43:47 GMT 12
Tocumwal Aviation Museum has just announced the date for Tocumwal Airshow 2023 - Sunday 17 September. So similar to last time, it wil be a 'back to back' event with Temora Aviation Museum's aircraft showcase on the Saturday.
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Post by colford on Mar 5, 2023 22:06:20 GMT 12
HARS have made a post on their FB page indicating that:
QUOTE:
There has been a major change to airshows in Australia.
I understand how this has come about and I think this is going to result in some spectacular changes.
The "Avalon Airshow" and "Wings Over Illawarra" will now be on alternate years.
The next "WOI" will be in 2024.
But !!
WOI will be upgraded to three days and become very much what the Avalon airshow is.
Like I said ... I understand how this has come about and I think this is a major plus for the Illawarra region ... I'm looking forward to this major World airshow in 2024.
END QUOTE.
Comments made to the post from some who were at Avalon indicate that the organisors/organisation that currently run the Australian International Airshow at Avalon will be taking over the running of Wings Over Illawarra and the change will include the move to a three day event, a different focus in the type of airshow it will be and aircraft to be showcased.
Some excerpts from online news stories about the announcement of the changes:
The organisation behind Avalon Airshow will become the new operator of NSW’s biggest annual airshow from next year.
As part of the 10-year deal with the AMDA Foundation, Wings over Illawarra will shift to taking place every two years but will extend from a two to a three-day event.
It will also be renamed Airshows Downunder Shellharbour and feature greater industry involvement.
The airshow will stay at its Shellharbour Airport location south of Wollongong, and the first event under new management will take place on 1 to 3 March 2024.
Shellharbour City Council has given AMDA a ten year licence to run the event.
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 5, 2023 22:18:12 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Mar 6, 2023 16:26:04 GMT 12
In Ye Olden Days we sent out apprentices and junior engineers to the local construction suppliers for a "Long Wait" When I did my apprentiship was sent to the Auto Electricians for a "short circuit," he made me sit there for half an hour then let me know what was going on. |
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 6, 2023 18:38:33 GMT 12
Boom, boom........
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Post by colford on Mar 20, 2023 18:21:15 GMT 12
Latest announcement from Temora Aviation Museum regarding their 1 April 2023 Aircraft Showcase and upcoming 'Special Event' on 21 October 2023. APRIL 1ST AIRCRAFT SHOWCASE FREE ENTRY TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE COMMUNITY Temora Aviation Museum will be hosting its first Aircraft Showcase of 2023 on April 1st. The event will have a change of venue and will be held at Lake Centenary, which is located just north of the Temora aerodrome, and as a bonus, the event will be free of charge. Flying displays will be conducted from 12pm-2pm and the Museum will also be open from 10am- 4pm, with complimentary entry. Deputy CEO Peter Harper stated, “We are pleased to be able to deliver this free event to say thank you for the support over the past few years of cancellations due to Covid and adverse weather. Additionally, the change of venue to Lake Centenary will allow us to trial the venue before our new and exciting event on October 21st, “A Day at the Lake”. Stay tuned for more information regarding that event.” Peter continued, “The date of this event being April 1st is just a coincidence, this is not an April Fool’s Day prank!”. Scheduled to make an appearance at the April Showcase, will be the RAAF Pilatus PC-21, which is capable of sustained low-level speeds of over 320 knots. Hydraulically assisted ailerons and roll spoilers can produce fighter-like rates of roll in excess of 200 degrees per second. In addition to the PC-21, the April Aircraft Showcase will also display all serviceable aircraft from the RAAF 100SQN Temora Historic Flight Collection and other visiting aircraft. Some of the aircraft displaying include a Supermarine Spitfire, Wirraway, Tiger Moth, A-37 Dragonfly, Birddog, English Electric Canberra, and Ryan STM S2, as well as visiting aircraft including a Mustang, P-40 Kittyhawk, Harvard and CT-4. Family and friends are encouraged to bring a picnic rug and enjoy the surroundings of Lake Centenary with a great afternoon of flying scheduled. Barista coffee and food will be available to purchase or alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy in shaded seating areas. All pre-purchased tickets will be fully refunded prior to the event but are still valid to attend this new location. Although entry is free, we do ask that those attending register online here>> www.trybooking.com/CGTTC to ensure that spectators are adequately catered for on the day. Sounds interesting, but about the time this is taking place I will be stowing the tray table, making sure my Passenger Arrival Declaration is filled in and getting ready to arrive into NZWN, enroute to NZNS, then onto NZOM. |
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Post by colford on Apr 27, 2023 10:28:26 GMT 12
Temora Aviations Museum - A Day At The Lake 21 October 2023.
Get Ready to Soar and Jam at 'A Day at the Lake’
Temora Aviation Museum is excited to present ‘A Day at the Lake’, to be held at Lake Centenary, Temora, on the 21st October 2023, which will feature a fully licensed music event with an air show integrated throughout.
Gates open at 11am with some relaxed live music followed by some Rag and Tube vintage aircraft displays, before moving into some more upbeat live music by the Baker Boys Band and heavier Warbird aircraft displays, finishing the air show component of the event with fast vintage jets dispersed throughout the afternoon into the evening and the event concluding at 8:30pm.
Deputy CEO Peter Harper stated, “ The team at the Museum has been successfully delivering events for over 20 years, however, A Day At The Lake is like nothing we have embarked on before and we are really excited to be delivering a different style of event which will be a unique experience for everyone who attends.”
Throughout the event spectators will be able to enjoy the culinary delights from food vendors from across the Riverina region, and market stalls showcasing and selling local goods. In addition, local brewers, wineries, and distilleries will be on hand to quench the thirst of our spectators. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy in shaded areas, however being a licenced event it’s strictly no BYO alcohol.
The Museum will also be open from 11am-6pm with entry included in your event ticket. A shuttle bus will be on hand to transport ticket holders between the Museum and Lake Centenary.
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Post by colford on Jun 9, 2023 16:40:56 GMT 12
Just added to the calendar..............
Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in partnership with the City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council is proud to announce the ‘Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023’ (NWAS23).
The biennial RAAF Air Show will be held over the weekend of 18 and 19 November 2023 in Newcastle and at RAAF Base Williamtown respectively. The NWAS23 seeks to recognise the relationship between Air Force and the community, in particular RAAF Base Williamtown and the surrounding Newcastle and Port Stephens residents.
NWAS23 will be conducted as a two-day event comprising overwater flying displays at Newcastle beaches and rivers on Saturday 18 November 2023, and a non-flying Open Day at RAAF Base Williamtown on Sunday 19 November 2023.
Day 1 - Saturday 18 November
Led by the City of Newcastle, the free community event on Saturday 18 November will include morning and afternoon flying displays by RAAF aircraft overwater of Newcastle beaches and rivers.
Day 2 - Sunday 19 November
Sunday 19 November 2023 is a non-flying Open Day at RAAF Base Williamtown. On display will be all available RAAF aircraft types including No. 100 Squadron heritage assets and other available ADF capabilities.
Tickets
The Open Day at RAAF Williamtown will be ticketed, with tickets expected to be available for purchase from late September 2023. Tickets will be charged at an appropriate cost to limit spectator numbers in line with parking availability and traffic management control measures.
The flying event on Saturday in Newcastle will be a free community event, with no ticketing requirement.
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Post by Mustang51 on Jun 9, 2023 19:43:20 GMT 12
Yes indeed....I shall be there with bells on !
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Post by colford on Sept 13, 2023 13:54:25 GMT 12
This weekend sees the back-to-back aircraft showcase and airshow at Temora Aviation Museum and Tocumwal.
Saturday 16 September, first aircraft showcase at Temora after the winter break. RAAF has already announced that a PC-21 will be doing a solo display on the day. Last few days has seen activity on the ramp at Temora with the Cessna O-2 and A-37 Dragonfly both out being prepped for the weekend.
Sunday 17 September, the action moves to Tocumwal for their annual Airshow. A number of the aircraft from Temora will head over there Saturday afternoon after the finish of their aircraft showcase, where they will join a range of other aircraft, including those from Paul Bennett Airshows, 100 Squadron RAAF and other local aviation operators for the Sunday airshow.
Weather at this stage sees a change from previous years with blue skies, moderate winds and temperatures in the high 20s to low 30s C being predicted from Thursday thru Monday. So "slip, slop, slap" sunscreen, sunnies and a wide brimmed hat will be the go along with plenty of hydration. Also out that way it is Canola season, so lots of bright yellow fields around the region to brighten the backdrop for any air to air photography.
Ando, if you have received a copy of the Allison Mustang book, bring it with you for signing, if you haven't got one yet, I'll bring one with me just in case. And my good pen!
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Post by Mustang51 on Sept 13, 2023 16:36:32 GMT 12
Col, Many thanks for that...I indeed have one and it shall accompany me....again indeed, it is already in my bag  |
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