Clifton airfield on Sunday 15th March 2009

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Annual Fly-In at the Clifton airfield on Sunday 15th March 2009, from 8am to 2pm

 

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The skies over the Clifton area will be very active this weekend as the Darling Downs Sport Aircraft Association Inc. host the long running Annual Fly-In at the Clifton airfield on Sunday 15th March 2009, from 8am to 2pm.

 

 

The fly-in is very attractive to aviators as the first major event on the aviation calendar each year whilst usually offering good weather and a very attractive area to fly around. For the general public it offers a special window of opportunity for anyone who has an interest in any aspect of aviation the chance to speak with pilots and to inspect aircraft including some of the latest versions of high performance recreational aircraft.

 

 

The club is offering youth aged 15 to 21 who are looking at aviation as a career, sport or hobby, the chance to talk with pilots or club members with a view to applying for a Darling Downs Sport Aircraft Association recreational aviation flying training scholarship that the club has offered for 2009. The scholarship is valued in excess of $4,500.

 

 

A Fly-In is a gathering of pilots and aircraft on an airfield with a chance to meet with friends, swap ideas and information whilst giving pilots an opportunity to fly somewhere. It is not an airshow and there is no organised flying demonstrations or activities taking place.

 

 

Previous years have seen over 130 aircraft attending. Aircraft attendance is very dependant on weather as aviators who attend these fly-ins are very particular, careful and safety conscious, cautiously considering weather.

 

 

Attending aircraft cover all aspects of aviation, including carefully restored vintage aircraft dating back to the mid 1930’s, recreational aircraft of all designs and colours including home and factory built examples.

 

 

This annual aviation event is open to the public and has no admission fees or charges.

 

 

BBQ and drinks facilities will be available on the day.

 

 

The airfield is situated 6 km west of Clifton alongside the Clifton-Leyburn Road. Clifton is located halfway between Toowoomba and Warwick.

 

 

Club assistant secretary and Flying School Chief Flying Instructor, Trevor Bange can be contacted on 0429 378 370 for more information. The club website can be viewed on www.loneeagleflyingschool.org.au