Broken Hill 75th Anniversary

[BPN]

Hello all out there in flying land.

 

The Aero Club of Broken Hill this year celebrates 75 years of continuos operation.We think this is worth celebrating. We are planning a unique outback

 

aviation experience. One we think will be remembered for a very long time.

 

Mark you diary's, calenders, or other memory assistants and keep the weekend of 18th / 20th October 2013 free. WATCH THIS SPACE. (We are going to tease you:plane:

 

but you will have a great time.

 

Bruce Nevill

 

Secretary

 

The Aero Club of Broken Hill:wave:

 

 

 

[Compulsion]

I will put it in my flight diary. I intend to fly up to the hill well before that though.do we all need ASIC Cards to be able to join in this event?

 

 

[BPN]

I will put it in my flight diary. I intend to fly up to the hill well before that though.do we all need ASIC Cards to be able to join in this event?

Short answer is no. Long answer ybhi is a controlled airport, the area we will be using will be segregated From the rpt area and we will be providing ASIC holders for escort duties

 

 

[BPN]

Do you enjoy a great feed of yabbies and a bush camp oven all washed down with a quite coldie and or a nice red or cheeky white .. .?. Only the start. Be art of our October celebrations. 18th / 2oth oct. Broken Hill Aero club 75th anniversary celebrations

 

 

[facthunter]

I used to go to the St Patrick's day race meeting and have a plate of yabbies and a half bottle of champagne. Didn't place a bet on the neddies as they run them the wrong way around the track, and I will go back if they fix the Hill. Nev

 

 

[BPN]

Have you seen the Living Desert, the magnificant sculptures, or the mundi mundi plains at sunset.

 

Come to our 75th and maybe you will.

 

 

[BPN]

BTW Nev, St Pats is on this weekend.

 

A big weekend in the Hill

 

 

[pmccarthy]

I did my training here +40 years ago with Duncan McDougall. CFI was Dudley Hart. I will try to fly in for this.

 

 

[BPN]

THE AERO CLUB OF BROKEN HILL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18TH – 20TH OCTOBER 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With The Royal Flying Doctor Service, who celebrate their 85th Anniversary this year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings to all aviation enthusiasts, Australia wide, past and present club members.

 

Don’t miss this event! Mark in your diary, calendar or electronic device the above dates. We are celebrating the 75th Anniversary of The Aero Club of Broken Hill which was officially incorporated on the 15th July 1938. A great program has been planned for all to enjoy. We are pleased to also mark the 85th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at this event.

 

A “Fly-In” has been scheduled for the weekend of the 18th to 20th October 2013. We aim to provide avid aviators from all over Australia with a unique outback cultural experience with a very distinct country aviation theme.

 

Friday the 18th will see a hangar get together to acquaint with old and new friends over a feast of fresh yabbies, camp oven stews, damper and a quiet (noisy!) beer. Saturday the 19th October will showcase a static display of modern and vintage aircraft and for the thrill seekers among us, an “Extra 300” aerobatics aeroplane will be on field to take those who desire for the ride of their life.

 

The display of Aircraft on Saturday will consist of a vintage “Drover” one of the first aircraft used by the Australian Aerial Medical Service, forerunner to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. It is fitting then, that our display will be located at the Royal Flying Doctor Service hangar at Broken Hill where you will be able to view demonstrations of this vital Outback service in action and tour the base and Visitor Centre.

 

Also on display will be Vintage Aircraft from the Vintage Aircraft Society of Australia, Warbirds, modern Ultra-Lights, Light Sport and Light Aircraft together with modern Corporate Aircraft.

 

In keeping with our outback location we have endeavoured to incorporate some legendary and iconic Australian places of interest. A planned unique outback adventure will follow the “Fly-In” on Saturday with a late afternoon bus trip to the outback town of Silverton, where the filming of “Mad Max” took place.

 

The “Old Gaol” and “School House” museums will be privately opened for our friends and visitors, followed by a short walk to the most renowned and filmed hotel in Australia, the iconic “Silverton Hotel” where a Special buffet dinner of “gargantuan” proportions will be served with some complimentary wines. Other drinks may be purchased at the bar.

 

The highlight of the evening will be our guest speaker, an exciting addition to our weekend. Captain David Evans, Qantas A380 check and training Captain will present on his unique experience and the crucial role teamwork played in the safe recovery of a crippled Qantas A380. The aircraft suffered a catastrophic uncontained engine explosion soon after take-off from Singapore on 4th November 2010.

 

Funds raised from the Silent Auction on that night will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

 

For those who wish to flyin registration will be essential.

 

Package highlights include:

 

Package 1 ALL INCLUSIVE WEEKEND REGISTRATION per person $180.00

 

(Includes: Entire weekend bus transfers to and from accommodation/Airport, Bus Transfers to and from Silverton, ALL meals for Friday Evening - Hanger Meal, Saturday -Breakfast, Lunch and Gourmet Buffet Dinner (complementary glass of wine), Sunday - Breakfast, unlimited landing fees)

 

Package 2 SATURDAY Gourmet Buffet Dinner ONLY per person $140.00

 

(Includes: Entire weekend bus transfers to and from accommodation/airport, bus transfers to and from Silverton, Saturday Breakfast and lunch, Saturday Night Gourmet Buffet Dinner) and Sunday Breakfast.

 

Please note that prices do not include accommodation. Our recommendations for accommodation are:

 

Desert Sand Motor Inn: (08)80884122

 

Emaroo Cottages: 0418 862 260

 

Please complete and return the attached registration form.

 

 

 

 

 

Registration forms are also available to be downloaded via:

 

pdf below or go to

 

http://www.brokenhillaustralia.com.au/event-calendar/

 

Registration form.pdf

 

Registration form.pdf

 

Registration form.pdf

[BPN]

Latest update..The Aero Club of Broken Hill would like to acknowledge Broken Hill City Council. Council has waived all landing fees for the weekend for aircraft attending our 75th anniversary celebrations.

 

Look forward to seeing as many as possible.

 

Regards Bruce Nevill

 

Secretary

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

Renmark and Loxton clubs will be attending.

 

Numbers later.

 

phil.

 

 

[BPN]

Renmark and Loxton clubs will be attending.Numbers later.

phil.

Thanks Phil pm me with a contact and I will ring you

 

Bruce

 

 

[motzartmerv]

I was out there last week..I loved it, we will certainly make our way out for this...Great stuff BPN!!!

 

 

[eightyknots]

When you consider that the Wright brothers introduced the world to powered, controlled aviation 1.1 centuries ago, it is remarkable that there has been a continuous aviation history of 0.75 centuries. Well done!

 

 

[billwoodmason]

Sounds like a great weekend ! BPN - is camping under wing a possibility.

 

 

[BPN]

Sounds like a great weekend ! BPN - is camping under wing a possibility.

Gday Bill ,unfortunately no under wing camping/

 

Regards Bruce

 

 

[BPN]

Hello all.

 

Just over 4 weeks to go. Registrations filling fast, don't miss out get yours in. Final numbers must be in by

 

9th October for catering etc.

 

Regards Bruce

 

 

[motzartmerv]

All Booked in, ready to go. Who else is heading out??

 

 

[turboplanner]

Last time I was in the club rooms they still had the original lounge chairs.

 

 

[jakej]

We'll be there minus plane, may be able to 'borrow' one - doing a 20 year rebuild & upgrade

 

Mrs learn't to fly there in the mid 70's.

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

5135 and passenger will be there for the Sat and overnight.

 

Just waiting on weather report

 

Phil.

 

 

[BPN]

5135 and passenger will be there for the Sat and overnight.Just waiting on weather report

Phil.

Gday Phil, Long range forecast looks ok and I know its only a forecast. from wed through Sunday 27 -30 degrees. light /mod winds mostly sunny.

only 15 places left before cut off so get in asap. if for some reason you cannot get here you will get refund less 5%

 

just to help cover our rather huge costs.

 

Hope you can make it.

 

Bruce

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

That's fair enough Bruce. Two spots taken, I will remit tomorrow.

 

Cheers.

 

Phil

 

 

[BPN]

Hello All, Just a thank you to all who made the effort to come. It was a stunningly successful weekend. The Friday night social get together

 

in the "Padre's Hangar" was great, 80 kg of fresh yabbies were consumed along with various camp oven stews and salads and damper,all

 

washed down with a very modest quantity of ales, wine, and soft drinks. Saturday saw a display of old and new aircraft , including the DHA3,

 

Drover, used by the Australian Aerial Medical Services, forerunner to the RFDS. The Loacal RFDS base was also thrown open to

 

the public and was a great attraction with over 1500 people from town taking advantage of this.

 

Saturday evening at the iconic Silverton Hotel was again brilliant with a superb buffet dinner followed by and auction raising over $7400

 

for the RFDS. Our guest speaker, Capt David Evans ,(check Capt on QF32) had everyone spell bound and thanks to David for making the effort.

 

we had 84 aircraft fly from all over Aus to make the event. The longest flight was from PNG ,a great effort. Unfortunately weather prevented

 

5 from overseas (TAS) coming. Again thanks to all who made this a great 75th Anniversary.

 

Bruce Nevill

 

Secretary Aero Club of Broken Hill.

 

 

[motzartmerv]

No worries mate. It was a great turn out. We all had an absolute blast. Lots of great people to have chat with.

 

Only one over zelous bloke made us feel like mozzies in a mortein factory when we tried to walk through the Anglican hangar (as we had been doing all day) and he bailed me up and said he had trouble with security or something. I showed him my Asic and explained I had an aircraft airside, he looked me up and down and grunted acceptance..lol..

 

Other than that dude, everyone was super friendly and I loved the silverton dinner!!!!