February 2010 Archives

Gawler Aerodrome will be having an open day on 6th March 2010 to celebrate the new field. 5DME's David Wilkie will be attending the event to bring all the latest images and information about the drome.

The move to the new aerodrome is a result adjustments required for the new Northern Expressway.

1500 Set up static display of all Club aircraft

1600 VIP welcome, 1630 official opening

1700 Flying demonstrations

1900 Drinks

1930 Club BBQ 

(Note: At publication the RSVPs to the BBQ were closed but general information is available from Ken mcGregor, 0412 805 476)

 

The Navy Dash 8, VH-LCL will be returning to Adelaide during March 2010. From 1st to 17th the Dash 8 will be here for deployment. Readers will note that this aircraft replaced the Fokker F27 late 2009. The survey gear was moved into VH-LCL and the aircraft went into service for the Navy during December 2009/January 2010.

Photo: VH-LCL before Navy service. Sept 2009.

 

Today, February 16th 2010. Adelaide Airport celebrates 55 years of commercial flights. Back on the day and ANA DC-4 took over six hours to make the trip from Perth.

New QANTAS Link filights begun between Adelaide and Port Lincoln on Monday 14th February 2010. The first flight was from Port Lincoln to Adelaide. There is scheduled 4 flights this route for Monday and 4 to Port Lincoln. This new route will use the Dash 8-400 aircraft.