Darling Downs Aero Club in Toowoomba, Queensland | Community organisation

Darling Downs Aero Club

Locality: Toowoomba, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4634 2777

Address: 2 Mutze St 4350 Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.ddac.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Congrats to James McVinish for passing his PPL flight test yesterday! #flyddac #learntofly #flighttraining

25.01.2022 It’s here! the much anticipated arrival of the newest member of our fleet is welcomed to its new home in Toowoomba. It’s been quite the journey, with unprecedented delays from COVID and challenges faced at the dock, we’re stoked to be able to open our RA Aus training school very soon! Come in today and check it out! #sling2aircraft #flyddac

25.01.2022 Guess the location....and GO!

25.01.2022 FEATURE ARTICLE | Airline transport faces an enviable problem: how does it improve an already impressive safety record? Doing so may be beyond human capability, but well within the potential of two computing conceptsbig data and artificial intelligence.

24.01.2022 SLIPSTREAM ONLINE | We’re pretty pumped about our Sling arriving in November. We did some thorough research and test flying of various LSA before deciding on the Sling 2. Read all about it here #flyddac #RAAus #sling2aircraft

24.01.2022 Welcome to the first weekend of 2021! Last year definitely had its moments but really, we’ve got it pretty good Downunder. Thanks to our valued members, students and staff, we still managed to kick some pretty decent goals and would like to take a minute to reflect on these. Looking forward to the year ahead! #flyddac

23.01.2022 We're OPEN today, and for those who have ordered shirts, they're available from Monday the 4th of Jan. Please drop to collect yours! Payment can be made by cash, card or electronic transfer of funds. Postage can be arranged upon request and standard postage rates will apply. We'd love to see some pics of you sporting your new threads so strike a pose and flick it through on Messenger! If you missed out on this round of shirts, never mind! We're celebrating our 75th year in 2021 so we'll be doing something special in the way of shirts to commemorate this occasion! #flyddac

22.01.2022 SLIPSTREAM ONLINE | The gleaming Sunshine Coast and it’s brand new runway! #flyddac

22.01.2022 Wow, look what’s happening here! The guys from Blades Joinery + Construction and doing an excellent job transforming our space #flyddac #supportlocal #toowoombabusiness

22.01.2022 Hey Adam who ordered a polo last night, can you please DM us or put your order in again with your last name because we aren’t sure which Adam to invoice thank you!

22.01.2022 Beautiful day outside for some painting and verandah touch ups!

21.01.2022 FEATURE ARTICLE | An ill wind: COVID-19 and aviation #flightsafetyaustralia

21.01.2022 FEATURE ARTICLE | Learning to fly in Australia is easier and cheaper than you might think, recreational pilots say #RAAus #flyddac

20.01.2022 SLIPSTREAM ONLINE | Life under a plane wing, how about it? #flyddac

20.01.2022 It’s coming together nicely! We look forward to welcoming everyone to our refreshed premises soon #flyddac

20.01.2022 What an amazing (for want of a better word) year 2020 has been. I hope all of our members are coping with all that Covid-19 has imposed on us. It certainly put a halt on most of our social flying activities. Just a bit of an update on what is happening around your club.

20.01.2022 CLUB SHIRTS | If you want a club polo and haven’t ordered one yet, jump on it! These are only $20 because the social club is subsidising half of the cost for each person. Order here https://forms.gle/dBkSjVGghLqQTKWm6 before the 13th of November to get yours!

20.01.2022 CLEARING SALE | Good evening everyone! Our renovations are almost complete and we’ve got some excess furniture we no longer need. Terms as follows: A. Price/item listed below, or nearest offer B. Pick up during opening hours only... C. Items to be collected by the end of January D. Pay by cash, card or electronic funds transfer at time of collection or prior E. Any questions, please send direct message on Facebook or call the club Prices: 1. Suggestions box $10 2. Coffee table $20 3. White wooden cabinet $50 4. Pinboard $60 5. Cream wooden cabinet $60 6. Mirror $50 7. Steel lectern $20 SOLD 8. Wooden lectern $50 9. Large whiteboard $60 10. BBQ $50 11. All chairs $5ea, stack of chairs all 3 for $5 12. Desk $20 13. Bench $50

18.01.2022 More weekend trips - here’s some from the Sunny Coast fly in yesterday #flyddac

17.01.2022 Just a few more finishing touches over the next couple of weeks! Look forward to revealing the finishing touches soon #flyddac

17.01.2022 FLY SAFE FRIDAY | A young engineer who followed his training and stood his ground when others assured him there was no problem may well have saved his airline from disaster, in this close call first published in May-June 2010.

16.01.2022 Congrats to Scott Bell on his First Solo yesterday! #flyddac

16.01.2022 Excited here’s some progress shots of our Sling 2 being assembled in South Africa! Test flying is scheduled for the end of next week and it’s being containerised on 20 Sep. Shipping ASAP after that! Scheduled delivery is 1st November to DDAC from the Gold Coast #flyddac #RAAus #LSA #Sling2

16.01.2022 ORDER HERE | Custom DDAC sublimated polo $20 each for members, students and staff. Usually these are $39.95, half if being subsidised by the social club given we couldn’t host a dinner this year. Last chance to order is COB Friday 13th 2020.

15.01.2022 FEATURE ARTICLE | ‘Never, in the history of aviation maintenance, have so many been distracted by so little.’

15.01.2022 Congrats on your first solo Kyle Smith! #flyddac

15.01.2022 If you’ve been in to the club lately, you may have noticed that we’ve got some renovations on the go! We’re looking forward to revealing a totally refreshed facility in the next few weeks! Watch this space #flyddac #flightschool

15.01.2022 Congrats Nick Ho on passing your Private Pilot’s Licence today! #flyddac

15.01.2022 FEATURE ARTICLE | What an adventure! #flyaway

15.01.2022 HAPPY HUMP DAY | Groundbreaking#happyhumpday

14.01.2022 RA AUS | Sling 2 coming to you soon! A whopping 750nm range that’s pretty impressive, would you agree? #flyddac

13.01.2022 FLY SAFE FRIDAY | Small cameras in aircraft: take care of your selfie

13.01.2022 Exciting times ahead!

12.01.2022 JOB ALERT Are you a Grade 1 Instructor seeking progression in your career? #flyddac

12.01.2022 Happy new year! Look who made the front page of the local rag recently Looks like we’ll be having some fun in two-twenty-one #flyddac

11.01.2022 A few DDAC members out and about at the breakfast fly in at Burdekin Aeroclub - Ayr

11.01.2022 SLIPSTREAM ONLINE | The weather forecast wasn’t looking good a few days out and hadn’t improved by Friday. Many pilots called it Friday and decided Saturday would be a day for staying on the ground. A few Instrument rated pilots held onto hope that Saturday would still allow a chance to get into the air #flyddac

11.01.2022 Congrats Ben McKillop on your first solo yesterday! #flyddac

10.01.2022 SLIPSTREAM ONLINE | Plane spotters around Toowoomba will notice a sea of yellow on the itinerant apron, as the fire bombers prepare for another season #flyddac #slipstreamonline

10.01.2022 SLIPSTREAM ONLINE | Some good news from our Club President #flyddac

10.01.2022 As the windy westerlies continue knocking at our door, now seems like the perfect time to refresh our awareness of the regional hazard of Mountain Waves #flyddac #weatherguru

10.01.2022 Eye spy with my little eye, something beginning with...

09.01.2022 RA AUS | In anticipation of her arrival, here’s some Sling 2 history: The Sling 2 was built for heroic adventure. Her maiden voyage flew Sling Aircraft founders Mike Blyth and James Pitman Around-The-World (ATW). A 40-day, 45,000km journey that included 22-hour legs of the severest of weather conditions. Her aluminium airframe makes for ease and consistency of construction, while offering proven strength and a longer lifespan than most composite rivals. #slingaircraft

08.01.2022 FLY SAFE FRIDAY | The author warns about gliders spearing off to one side at launch and, on a couple of occasions, being written off.

07.01.2022 How’s your Saturday? Check this view out! Matt snapped this pearler of the gorgeous Moreton Island whilst flying TWB last weekend #flyddac

06.01.2022 FEATURE ARTICLE | Who wants to fly to Sydney? #bucketlist

06.01.2022 Today our new Sling 2 has been offloaded and has arrived at Heck Field ready for assembly. Who else is super excited to welcome it to YTWB!?! #Sling2 #sling2aircraft

06.01.2022 RA AUS | The good news, our brand new Sling 2 is sitting in a shipping container a few miles off the Australian coastline. The not so good news, the ship itself has been quarantined for two weeks and won’t be unloaded until all crew are cleared from their COVID tests. We hope everyone onboard is healthy! After it’s unloaded at the dock, our Sling 2 will make its way to Heck field where it’s being assembled. This usually takes a few weeks but will likely be delayed as everyone spends times with their loved ones over Christmas and New Year. All going to plan, we’re hoping to see our Sling 2 join the fleet in January 2021 sometime! We’ll keep you updated as we know more. Exciting times ahead for DDAC as we add an RA AUS flight school to our offerings next year #LSA #Sling2 #flyddac #raaus

06.01.2022 Our Sling 2 is ready and will be delivered (weather pending) next week #flyddac

06.01.2022 FLY SAFE FRIDAY | Warning on carbon monoxide poisoning #flightsafetyaustralia

05.01.2022 RA AUS | Wow this thing has some incredible performance! 18lph and still punches out 120KTAS! We sure can’t wait for her arrival! #flyddac #sling2

05.01.2022 HAPPY HUMP DAY | U/S autopilot? #happyhumpday #flyddac

05.01.2022 SLIPSTREAM ONLINE | Some important news about changes to lower limits in airspace around Brisbane #flyddac

05.01.2022 Club members out and about this weekend! Here’s a shot from Shane who flew up to Longreach to celebrate QANTAS turning 100 next week #flyddac

05.01.2022 RA AUS | The Sling 2 has two seats and a maximum useful load of 330kg, that’s pretty good for something that gets along at 120KTAS and only uses 18lph! Excited much? We are #flyddac

04.01.2022 FLY SAFE FRIDAY | The destruction of a regional airliner 27 years ago revealed widespread shortcomings at the heart of Australia’s regulatory system

03.01.2022 FEATURE ARTICLE | In mid-2018 I attended a skydiving training event at a small skydiving centre on the Central Coast of NSW. I was training for the Australian world record formation event to be held in 2019.

03.01.2022 FLY SAFE SAFETY | See. Be Seen. Avoid. It’s a simple principle that CASA is encouraging all visual flight rules (VFR) pilots should adopt #flightsafety

03.01.2022 Congratulations Robey Miller on gaining your CPL! Robey has completed the training for his Commercial Licence on a part-time basis around his full time work and family commitments. We wish you all the best for the opportunities ahead #flyddac #learntofly

03.01.2022 HAPPY HUMP DAY | Good one Yoda, we see what you did there #flyddac #happyhumpday

03.01.2022 Ho Ho Ho! Members, students and everyone in between, we’d like to advise you that the Club will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 24th December 2020 and will reopen at 8am on Saturday 2nd January 2021. Members are still able to private hire aircraft during this time, provided bookings are made prior to closure on Christmas Eve. Please contact us ASAP if you’d like to arrange a private hire On behalf of the DDAC Directors and Staff, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Stay safe and well and see you in 2021! #merrychristmas #flyddac

02.01.2022 SLIPSTREAM ONLINE | When it comes to designing aircraft, one of the overlooked aspects in the development process is choosing the aircraft’s name.

01.01.2022 SLIPSTREAM ONLINE | What a good present this one was! We're excited to add RA Aus training to our scope of flight training this year #flyddac

01.01.2022 HAPPY HUMP DAY | Maybe they’re already a thing #happyhumpday #flyddac

01.01.2022 HAPPY HUMP DAY |

01.01.2022 Congrats Brandon Cox on gaining your PPL yesterday! #flyddac

01.01.2022 HAPPY HUMP DAY | Probs not #happyhumpday