Octogenarian stunt pilot Chris Sperou defies the clock to continue making memories in the air Ceduna-born Chris Sperou, 82, is one of Australia’s most daring stunt pilots.( While most people in their 80s are enjoying a life at a milder pace, there are always the rare exceptions who buck that trend. Key points: ”…
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South Australian-based Eyre to There Aviation, in partnership with platinum sponsor AvPlan EFB, has achieved a world endurance record for an electric aircraft, breaking the previous mark set in Germany last year. Flying a Pipistrel Alpha Electro plane, Eyre to There Aviation Managing Director Barrie Rogers and his team arrived in Port Augusta late…
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Adelaide-based Eyre to There Aviation in partnership with platinum sponsor AvPlan EFB will aim to break a world endurance record for an electric aircraft with a 7-day, 18-stop flight around South Australia, starting tomorrow. The record attempt, flying a Pipistrel Alpha Electro plane, will start at Parafield Airport at 7.00am on Saturday June 19…
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Friday June 4, 2021 In an Australian first, Adelaide based aviation company, Aerotech, has purchased two ex US Military Black Hawk helicopters for aerial firefighting operations in Australia. With preparations already well underway for the next bushfire season, the Black Hawks will be the first Australian owned and operated and the first to be…
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Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) today announced the appointment of Lisa Brock as a new Board Director. AAL Chair, Rob Chapman, said Ms Brock would bring considerable experience to the Board as a result of her extensive aviation expertise. “Ms Brock has more than 20 years’ senior executive experience with Qantas across a broad range…
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On April 11th 2021 the 5DME crew attended the Barossa Air Show. The new hosts (Barossa Rotary Club) did a great job for their first air show. We don’t have figures as yet but the show was very well attended considering the COVID restrictions and all that aside the show ran smoothly. Catherine and…
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This post is a bit late but local aviation identity Geoff Eastwood turned 80 a couple of weeks back and we visited Goolwa Aerodrome for the festivities. Plus, Barossa Air Show 2021 is coming up this weekend.
