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Dubbo Aero Club

Locality: Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

Address: 8 howe circuit 2830

Website: http://dubboaeroclub.com.au

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25.01.2022 Visitor to Dubbo today DC-3/C47

25.01.2022 Hi members just a reminder for our Christmas lunch on Sun 6th free to members and families we will start the day with some flying around 10, lunch chicken and ham salad at 12 then santa and ice cream at around 1pm. Please RSVP to secretary Ken by Thursday with numbers and bring a gift for your children to go under tree, forecast temp 32 so it should be a good day , anyone that can come a bit earlier to help set up would be appreciated . Ken Email - [email protected] Regards Mick

24.01.2022 What a day!!! DAC Member and friends flew to Cowra today to visit the Japanese gardens, POW camp and the Quarry Vineyard restaurant for lunch. Spectacular flying conditions smooth flying both ways, green and yellow as far as the eye can see! 6 aircraft 26 people this is what flying is all about!! Very special thanks to Ken Borchardt for putting together a fantastic trip can’t wait to do it again!! Stay tuned for our next fly away, you should come as well!

24.01.2022 Working bee this Sunday from 1:30pm laying pavers!! No experience need! Many hands make light work!Working bee this Sunday from 1:30pm laying pavers!! No experience need! Many hands make light work!

24.01.2022 COVID UPDATE Dubbo Aero Club Fly in and RJ85 air tanker Presentation Sunday 21st February Arrivals and breakfast 08:30-10:00... RJ85 Air Tanker and Fire Bombing slideshow presentation 10:00-11:30 (@ Club house) Following presentation and with conditions permitting, the RJ85 will be scheduled for its weekly systems check flight which can be viewed from the Aero Club For logistics, security and COVID 19 risk management protocols, a tour or airside access to the RJ85 will not be available. Please RSVP by Thursday 18th February for catering purposes by email to [email protected]

23.01.2022 GILGANDRA AIRPORT CLOSED - DUE LIGHTING UPGRADE BETWEEN 30TH NOV and 11TH DECEMBER 2020 Aircraft owners and pilots are advised that Gilgandra Airport will be cl...osed due to runway lighting upgrades which have commenced today. Runway lighting at Gilgrandra Airport will undergo upgrades commencing Monday 30th November, running through to Friday 11th December 2020. Pilots requiring further information are invited to contact the Gilgandra Council at; Gilgandra Shire Council Tel: (02) 6817 8800 Email: [email protected] NOT A MEMBER? WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Join today: www.aopa.com.au/membership AOPA Australia | Your Freedom to Fly Gilgandra Shire Council

22.01.2022 While doing circuits one Saturday afternoon an incoming aircraft advises "Tracking for 3 mile final runway 23". A little later you call "Turning base runway 23" and immediately the incoming aircraft advises "Established 3 mile final runway 23" Who has right of way?

21.01.2022 Waitara Fly away, Last Sunday the DAC flew out to one of our members Geoff Chases Cattle station ‘Waitara’ at Tottenham, We had 9 aircraft make the trip over weather was great. We learnt about Angus cattle and their breeding program, inspected a century old plunge dip, took a walk through the biggest crops you’ve ever seen, we were lucky to find the kids!! Huge thank you to Chase Family, Tottenham café, and all DAC members and family who came along

17.01.2022 CASA AvSafety Seminar 6pm Tuesday 16th of March at the Dubbo Aero Club, 8 Howe Circuit Register online now at casa.gov.au/avsafety

16.01.2022 - Dubbo Aero Club Bourke Fly Away - This weekend we headed to Bourke for the weekend 18 people 4 planes, 1 mini bus and a Ute! We took a ride on the Jandra paddle boat along the Darling River which was a great way to relax for an hour, and take in the scenery. We stayed at the Major Mitchell Motel in town which was very convenient and within walking distance for dinner and drinks at the Port of Bourke Hotel. Morning breakfast was at Diggers on Darling followed by a walk ove...r to the Historic wharf Special thanks to Will for organising the trip, Brian & Carol for driving the bus and Alex for loaning the Club the bus for the weekend. See more

15.01.2022 September Fly Away Dubbo Aero Club Inc. Sunday 13th September fly away for lunch.... Departing : 0915 to 0930 Track direct to Cowra (YCWR) 167 degrees/95 nm Arriving Cowra ready for bus pick up at 1030/1045 Bus to the Cowra Japanese gardens and Cultural Centre. Coffee and a walk around the gardens and discover the history. Back on the bus for a short tour arriving at The Quarry Restaurant at 1300 Lunch dinning in a vineyard. Departing Cowra YCWR to YSDU 346 degrees 98 nm Estimated return back in YSDU 1600/1630. cost per person is $20.00 bus hire, plus cost share of aircraft on route, meals at your cost. Please contact Ken Borchardt no later than Tuesday 8th September for final Restaurant booking and shuttling of the bus. Spring flowers in bloom in the gardens and canola in rural paddocks. Ken Borchardt. 0428 828297. [email protected] VH-HYM, currently 4 places

13.01.2022 DAC Fly in - In bound aircraft Thank you everyone for your RSVP, All inbound aircraft GA parking is on the grassed area between taxiway C & E You can then walk across to the aero club and uses the coded gate.... Just some house keep notes to comply with our Covid safety plan: All volunteers & guest must sign in Wash hands with sanitizer provided Wear gloves if preparing/serving food Maintain social distancing at all times

12.01.2022 Merimbula Fly away, register by Friday 6th March 20th & 21st Merimbula YMER Fly away weekend. Smell the ocean air and walk on the beach.... Departing Saturday morning tracking YSDU MORUYA follow the coast passing YMER to EDAN and then returning to YMER. Or direct YSDU to YMER. ACCOMMODATION Black Dolphin Resort Motel & Apartments 532 Arthur Kaine Drive, PO Box 53, Merimbula NSW 2548 Ph: (02) 6495 1500 E: [email protected] www.blackdolphin.com.au Accommodation is 250 metres from the ocean and 250 metres from the lake. Dubbo Aero Club has secured rooms at an approximatecost of $120.00 per night. Saturday Activities. Pick up vehicle collection from YMER Lunch - Brunch on arrival. (oysters optional)(individual cost) Boat cruise of the lake area 2 hrs. (depending on final numbers $50 ea) Walk along the lake and coast boardwalk. (highly recommended) Free Pre-dinner. swim, drinks and nibbles in the resort gardens. (shared cost) Dinner Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf restaurant (taxi required) or Ritzy Wine & Tapas Bar walking distance. (both venues have water ocean and lake views). Serving local produce, oysters and fish. (individual cost) Enjoy a relaxing evening celebrating Mick and Dale’s birthday on Saturday evening. Sunday is a free day exploring the coastal region and returning back to YSDU. Please contact Ken Borchardt 0428 828 297. Final numbers must be confirmed at close of business Friday 6thMarch. On confirmation of names I will advise the hotel and credit card bookings are to be done by members direct with the Motel. There are seats available for cost sharing to YMER. Great opportunity to view the coast and ranges.

09.01.2022 This Sunday our spot landing comp is on again. Hope to see you there for a fun day out.

09.01.2022 Spot landing comp this Sunday 10am briefing Bring the family for a fun day out, prizes for the best landing, a sausage sizzle. Cessna 150 will be available for hire Hope to see you there.

08.01.2022 So as we can't have our Friday nights I thought about a question to post On a flight from Archerfield YBAF to Longreach YLRE a passenger says they need to land and you decide to divert to Taroom YTAM There has been rain in the area and overflying the YTAM circuit you notice a dumbell displayed near the windsock. This means A) As there are no sealed runways you cannot land B) You can use any runway as long as you remain on the runway C) You can land on either runway but must use the other for takeoff D) You can only use runway 12/30

08.01.2022 Flying from Dubbo (YSDU) to Canberra (YSCB) with a VFR flight plan lodged what clearance is required for arrival YSCB? A) No clearance required for VFR flights B) Clearance to be requested approaching VFR Reporting point C) Contact ATC passing VFR Reporting point advising ETA and ATIS received and clearance will be issued D) Departure call from YSDU activates flightwatch and clearance will be issued approaching YSCB

06.01.2022 From the HARS Aviation Museum - Parkes comes an appeal to help complete their Neptune A89-302. From Matt De La Hunts, We are progressing well with the reconstr...uction of Neptune 302 and as you can see from the attached photos she is looking better everyday. We are calling for help as HARS is a non profit organisation and funds stopped when COVID-19 hit. We are wanting to purchase a Neptune tail turret and install this in time to celebrate the Airforce 100 years , We think this would be an import part of RAAF history to include with 302 . We however need a sponsor for this turret apart from transport from the US we need to find $7,000 Aus to get it to our shores. If you would like to help in full or in part please reach out to myself and or HARS to find out how you can donate and receive a tax deduction. For any of those who can be involved we would make a plaque and involve them and their families in the project so as they can feel like they have helped keep the history alive by completing this aircraft. If you have any spare Neptune parts in your garages that could help complete this project please let us know. Thanks in advance See more

05.01.2022 Breakfast Fly in!! Thank you everyone for your RSVP, All inbound aircraft GA parking is on the grassed area between taxiway C & E You can then walk across to the aero club and uses the coded gate. Just some house keep notes to comply with our Covid safety plan:... All volunteers & guest must sign in Wash hands with sanitizer provided Wear gloves if preparing/serving food Maintain social distancing at all times See more

05.01.2022 Great day today at DAC, lots of members turned up some outside preparing for the pavers and some inside giving the clubhouse a full clean!! Well done everyone and thank you for your help today

04.01.2022 DAC Christmas party Thanks to everyone who’s pitched in throughout the year. We have had some great fly always and activities throughout the year which have all been a great success despite the hurdles of Covid. Looking forward to a big 2021 Merry Christmas Mick

02.01.2022 Briefing at 9 am Narromine Aero Club hope to see you there

01.01.2022 Please RSVP by Friday evening for catering purposes, any club members available to help would be great!! See you there!

01.01.2022 Fly away weekend March 20th & 21st Merimbula YMER Smell the ocean air and walk on the beach. Departing Saturday morning tracking YSDU MORUYA follow the coast passing YMER to EDAN and then returning to YMER. Or direct YSDU to YMER. ... ACCOMMODATION Black Dolphin Resort Motel & Apartments 532 Arthur Kaine Drive, PO Box 53, Merimbula NSW 2548 Ph: (02) 6495 1500 E: [email protected] www.blackdolphin.com.au Accommodation is 250 metres from the ocean and 250 metres from the lake. Dubbo Aero Club has secured rooms at an approximate cost of $120.00 per night. Saturday Activities. Pick up vehicle collection from YMER Lunch - Brunch on arrival. (oysters optional) (individual cost) Boat cruise of the lake area 2 hrs. (depending on final numbers $50 ea) Walk along the lake and coast boardwalk. (highly recommended) Free Pre-dinner. swim, drinks and nibbles in the resort gardens. (shared cost) Dinner Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf restaurant (taxi required) or Ritzy Wine & Tapas Bar walking distance. (both venues have water ocean and lake views). Serving local produce, oysters and fish. (individual cost) Enjoy a relaxing evening celebrating Mick and Dale’s birthday on Saturday evening. Sunday is a free day exploring the coastal region and returning back to YSDU. Please contact Ken Borchardt 0428 828 297. Final numbers must be confirmed at close of business Friday 6th March. On confirmation of names I will advise the hotel and credit card bookings are to be done by members direct with the Motel. There are seats available for cost sharing to YMER. Great opportunity to view the coast and ranges

01.01.2022 PPL THEORY COURSE Thomas Aviation is running a PPL theory course starting Monday 4th of May running evenings for 2 weeks, places are limited Contact Connor on 0400198765 email [email protected]

01.01.2022 Narromine Spot landing