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Search News QLD Toy Run cancelled Submitted By Matt - 25-November-2011 4:33 pm The Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's QLD Toy Run has been cancelled for 2011. Scheduled for Sunday 27 November at Caboolture airfield, local organisational difficulties have meant that there's no choice but to cancel for this year. If you were planning to attend, then I do encourage you to still support a charity and help make Christmas a little brighter for other families. The QLD Toy Run will be held again in 2012 and we look forward to your continued support then. ( Read more... ) New faces on the AAAA committee Submitted By Matt - 7-November-2011 4:33 pm The AAAA committee underwent several changes recently, following the Annual General Meeting, when our recent President Craig Taberner stepped down from the committee after many years of service. Chris Yoannidis also stepped down on this occasion. ( Read more... ) 2011 Auster Rally & AGM Submitted By Matt - 18-October-2011 12:59 pm Spring flying events are well underway, with our own Auster Rally and AGM proving successful despite weather keeping some aeroplanes away. More details and event photos can be found in the Photo Gallery at 2011 Auster Rally. ( Read more... ) Calendar of events updated Submitted By Matt - 23-May-2011 8:50 pm Hmmm...Compass to True, Add East...mumble... ( Read more... ) Rag & Tube issue 147 Submitted By Matt - 21-June-2011 10:41 pm The September 2011, issue 147, edition of our Rag & Tube magazine is now in the post, so keep an eye out for it. This post-Winter edition includes excellent articles on the process of purchasing and importing a plane from the USA- written by members with 1st-hand experience, and an account of the restoration of Winjeel 423. Together with reports from the states, and details of the forthcoming fly-in season and much more, this issue also includes a DVD of highlights from our last National Fly-in at Echuca. ( Read more... ) 2011 National Fly-in photos Submitted By Matt - 6-June-2011 1:52 pm A range of photos from this year's very successful National Fly-in and airshow at Echuca, can now be found in the Photo Gallery section of our website, or directly at: 2011 National Fly-in photos. More photos will be added in due course. ( Read more... ) Great Weather for the 2011 National Fly-in and Airshow Submitted By Matt - 24-March-2011 11:17 pm This year's National Fly-in experienced great weather- in contrast with previous years at Echuca. For once the organiser's efforts were rewarded with fine conditions and cool breezes blowing straight down the main runway. The combination of great weather and the event occurring directly after the RAAF Pilgrimage produced an impressive attendance of some of Australia's most carefully restored Antique Aircraft. ( Read more... ) Avalon Airshow Submitted By Matt - 28-February-2011 10:17 am The Australian International Airshow, held every two years at Avalon airport in Victoria, is on this week March 4-6. Public entry is from Friday afternoon through until Sunday. The Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia will have a marquee on site, and welcome members and the general public to visit us. ( Read more... ) A busy start to 2011 Submitted By Matt - 5-February-2011 2:55 pm Well the year 2011 has begun, and promises to bring more great aviation adventures and some highlight events at the start of the year. ( Read more... ) Christmas Toy Runs Submitted By Matt - 22-November-2010 9:36 am With the festive season nearly upon us, it's time once again for our ever-popular Toy Runs across four states. It is an opportunity for us to give something to those less fortunate than ourselves. Please refer to the Events page of this website for more details. ( Read more... ) Another fantastic Auster Rally Submitted By Matt - 15-November-2010 10:48 pm The Auster Rally has passed all too quick for yet another year. Held at Kyabram airfield, looking fantastic after winter rain, the fly-in was a resounding success. Weather in other districts did keep numbers down from that expected, however 14 Austers made an appearance among a total of 62 aeroplanes. Thankfully the Austers were able to withstand the challenge of greater numbers from the tailwheel Cessna fraternity. Dinner in the adjacent golf club on the Saturday night provided a nostalgic journey for many long-time Association members. A full event report will appear in the December issue of Rag & Tube. Some photos can be viewed online: Auster Rally 2010 photos ( Read more... ) 2010 Auster Rally Submitted By Matt - 18-October-2010 9:11 am With less than one week to go until this year's Auster Rally at Kyabram final preparations are underway to ensure another fantastic weekend. The local organisers have put in a huge amount of work to make it another memorable event and the airfield is looking a treat after the winter and spring rains. We look forward to seeing you there. Remember that this isn't an exclusive Auster event, all types of aeroplane are welcome. ( Read more... ) 2010 Chipmunk Rally Submitted By Matt - 5-October-2010 9:37 pm Photos from this year's Chipmunk Rally, held at Goolwa SA, can now be found in the Photo Gallery.2010 Chipmunk Rally photos ( Read more... ) September 2010 classifieds Submitted By Matt - 5-October-2010 9:32 pm The classifieds from Rag & Tube 143 (September 2010) can now be found on the website Classifieds ( Read more... ) Auster Rally Submitted By Matt - 30-October-2008 8:48 pm The success of the 2007 Auster Rally at Wentworth served as inspiration for the 2008 event held over October 25 & 26 at Goolwa, hosted at Geoff Eastwood's airfield, and well organised by Mick Wright. Unfortunately the wind decided to make a visit, with Saturday's conditions being strong and gusty however a great turn out of 52 aircraft made an appearance, including some 18 Austers. ( Read more... ) 2009 Auster Rally & AGM, Broken Hill Submitted By Lorrelle - 21-October-2009 12:27 pm Broken Hill 'The Accessible Outback' ( Read more... ) 2010 AAAA National Fly-In Griffith NSW 24th & 25th April Submitted By Lorrelle - 21-October-2009 12:58 pm AAAA National Flyin 24th & 25th April ( Read more... ) 2010 Chipmunk Rally Submitted By Matt - 12-September-2010 9:28 pm The Association has held another successful Chipmunk Rally, this year at the great location of Goolwa, SA. Nine Chipmunks were in attendance, including three all the way from Perth, WA. Other aircraft also supported the event. More details and photos to follow. ( Read more... ) Rag & Tube issue 143 Submitted By Matt - 11-September-2010 8:28 pm Rag & Tube issue 143 is nearing completion with proof reading underway. Watch your letterboxes for the arrival of this next issue of our great magazine. ( Read more... ) 2009 Chipmunk Rally - Tocumwal Submitted By Lorrelle - 21-October-2009 12:50 pm Thank you to the AAAA organisers, Ken Farley and his on site assistants Tim and Jenny Becroft. Thank you to our hosts, the Mid Murray Flying Club for a great weekend. ( Read more... ) 33rd AAAA National Fly-In Echuca 2009 Submitted By Ben - 20-May-2009 6:05 pm The 33rd AAAA National Fly In was held in Echuca on the 24-26th of April 2009. Rain, low cloud and strong winds resulted in only a handful of pilots being able to fly to the event, however luckily many of our Victorian and NSW members were able to utilise thier ground ground transport to attend. Of particular note was Judy Pay's newly restored P-40F the only one airworthy in the world. ( Read more... ) 33rd AAAA National Fly-in Submitted By Ben - 19-March-2009 9:05 pm ( Read more... ) 32nd AAAA National Fly-In Temora 2008 Submitted By Ben - 9-August-2008 7:53 pm This year’s National Fly-In at Temora was an ( Read more... ) NEW POSTAL ADDRESS Submitted By Ben - 14-July-2008 8:37 am Due to problems with our old Postal Address, Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia has changed our address to. ( Read more... ) AAAA DVD Submitted By Craig - 19-December-2007 9:26 pm Due to the success of the 2007 AAAA National Fly-in and Airshow at Echuca the Association has been able to produce a stunning DVD covering all the highlights of this event.  This DVD was professionally produced and the Association purchased enough copies to send a free copy to every member as a Christmas present with their December R&T.  ( Read more... ) AAAA Toy Runs Submitted By Craig - 25-November-2007 7:20 pm This years events were held in Lethbridge VIC, Luskintyre NSW, Noosa QLD and Truro Flats S.A. ( Read more... ) 23rd Annual Chipmunk Fly-in Submitted By Craig - 12-November-2007 5:08 pm This years Chippy Rally was hosted by well known Chipmunk owners Mike Hannel, Ivor Paech at Goolwa in South Australia.  Airfield owner, Geoff Eastwood had put in a power of work to ensure the airfield was picture perfect with freshly cut green grass (no dust) and fantastic ocean views.  The weather couldn't have been better and the aircraft in attendance were seldom on the ground, choosing to take advantage of the fantastic coastal flying.  In total 7 Chipmunks were in attendance including Ian Byers all the way from Perth.  They were joined by another 26 aeroplanes.  In all it was a great weekend doing its best to maintain the fantastic tradition set by the Merrylees at Groongal.  For those who missed it, it's definately worth the trip the next time the AAAA hold an event there. ( Read more... ) Wentworth Auster Rally a great success Submitted By webideas - 16-October-2007 9:59 pm Local organisers, Colin and Jenny Holdsworth and Eric Szerenyi, ably assisted by Matt Grigg did a fantastic job of organising this years Auster rally at Wentworth.  The event was a great success with 19 Auster attending and 56 aircraft in total.  The star of the show was without doubt Greg Ellis as the MC for the Saturday night function as he entertained the crowd with Auster antics... If you're interested in checking out his performance some highlights have been posted on youtube. ( Read more... ) New AAAA website Submitted By webideas - 14-October-2007 12:07 pm Welcome to our new web site. This is just the start and hopefully as we develop this it will enable us to communicate to our members on a much more timely basis.  It's great to see the photos for our latest event already on the web.  Send us your photos as we would love to load them on as well. ( Read more... ) AGM Submitted By webideas - 16-October-2007 10:00 pm At the recent AGM, after many years of dedicated service, Clive Phillips and Lachlan McLean stood down from committee and handed over the reigns to the next generation.  Craig Taberner was unanimously voted in as the new president ably supported by an enthusiastic crew. ( Read more... )