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50th Anniversary National Fly-In
18-21 APRIL 2024, COROWA NSW
This year we celebrate the Antiquers' 50th Anniversary with what promises to be our biggest and best National Fly-in yet!
All the plans are in place for four days of fun and celebrations. The recipe of a Murray River town is tried and tested, and we look forward to seeing you all at Corowa, NSW between 18-21 April this year.
See below some of the great activities planned for the event, as well as to grab the flying in guide.
Registration
Register below:
To minimise the direct cost and allow as many members as possible to attend, the Association will heavily subsidise our 50th Anniversary celebrations in Corowa. With the added support of our generous sponsors, we have been able to limit the Event Registration Fee to just $10 per person. This fee contributes to the cost of the event commemorative plaque, bus hire, marquees, and other facilities required to run the event. Non-members wishing to attend are encouraged to join the Association.
Thursday 18 April - Movie Night
Arrival Day - Fly until sunset then layout your picnic rug or camp chair for an outdoor cinema experience set amongst the finest collection of antique and classic aeroplanes.
A BBQ dinner and bar will be available for the evening whilst Orvil Newton and the evil Sir Percy and Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines race from London to Paris. BYO camp chair or picnic rug.
Friday 19 April
 The 'Drome Cafe |
Brekky in town then make your way out to the airfield for a fly away lunch to your choice of venues!
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 Brown Bros. Winery |
Informal dinner Friday night at Cofield Winery Barrel Hall.
Saturday 20 April
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Head out to the airfield for breakfast, then a fun day with food, flying, vintage cars, tractors, machinery, and of course the field full of AAAA aircraft and members. |  |
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Join us at 11:30 AM for a presentation from Platinum Sponsor, OzRunways, followed at 12:30 PM by a presentation from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority on the new proposed Part 43 Aircraft Maintenance Regulations. |  |
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Saturday night, 50th Anniversary Dinner & Awards Night, Club Corowa. Be sure to purchase your dinner tickets in advance so you can be assured a seat. |
Sunday 21 April
Breakfast on the airfield, enjoy some local flying, depart for home.
To assist with catering, please indicate your attendance via the registration form.
| Thursday Dinner | Relaxed on-airport BBQ and drinks. Pay as you go. |
| Friday Breakfast | Own arrangements in town. |
| Friday Lunch | Fly-away lunch, suggested destinations The 'Drome Cafe (Tocumwal), or Brown Bros. Winery (Milawa). Pay as you go. |
| Friday Dinner | Informal dinner in town. A table has been reserved at Cofield Winery Barrel Hall. Pay as you go. |
| Saturday Breakfast | Available on airfield. Pay as you go. |
| Saturday Lunch | Light lunch available on airfield. Pay as you go. |
| Saturday Dinner | The 50th Anniversary Dinner & Awards Night will be held at Club Corowa from 6:30 PM. Tickets must be pre-purchased online. |
| Sunday Breakfast | Available on airfield. Pay as you go. |
The 50th Anniversary Dinner & Awards Night will be held at Club Corowa on Saturday night from 6.30 PM. Adult tickets are $55 each ($65 non-member purchase) for two courses and children’s tickets are $20 each (12 years or under).
Tickets must be purchased online and will be on sale until 5pm on Saturday 13th April. No cancellations or new sales can be accepted after this time as we are required to confirm a final number with the venue.
If you have special dietary requirements, please contact us via email events@antique-aeroplane.com.au.
Once you have booked and paid for your dinner tickets, remember to bring your payment receipt with you to the dinner on Saturday night as this will serve as your entry ticket at the dinner venue.
Seating will be on a first come first served basis.
Reserved seating is only available with the purchase of a complete table of eight tickets. If you wish to reserve a table, please purchase your eight tickets online, and advise us by email at events@antique-aeroplane.com.au the names of the eight people who will be seated on your table.
Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with reserved seating for less than complete tables.
Buses will run between Club Corowa and the accommodation venues at the beginning and end of the evening.
Trophies will be awarded for Grand Champion in each of the Antique, Classic, Contemporary, and Warbird categories. A President's Choice trophy will also be awarded, along with the R.G. Carey Award for the best owner-restored aircraft attending for the first time post-restoration. To be considered for these awards, aircraft must be on the ground and available for judging by midday Saturday.
The newly created Kevin Bailey Longest Distance Award will also be awarded to the member flying the longest distance from their home base to Corowa.
Pilots' guide
Guidance for pilots flying in to the National Fly-In is available within OzRunways and also here. Be sure to review this information before you fly in, and check back before the event for any updates.
Pilots' GuideBus Timetable
In conjunction with Cann's Bus Lines, a daily bus service will be available to help people to get the most out of the event. This is provided to you as part of your event registration fee along with the generous support of Temora Aviation Museum and Murray Bank Holiday Units in Corowa.
Bus service hours of operation
Buses will depart Corowa Airport on the hour at the following times. See the link below to the bus timetable for detailed route and stop information.
Thursday 18th April
- 4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM (after the movie)
- 10:00 PM (after the movie)
Friday 19th April
- 9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM (includes a stop at Cofield Wines)
- 5:00 PM (terminates at Cofield Wines)
Saturday 20th April
- Hourly services, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM (4:00 PM and 5:00 PM buses will include a stop at Club Corowa for the dinner)
- 6:00 PM (direct from Corowa Airport to Club Corowa for the dinner)
- 9:45 PM (departing Club Corowa)
- 10:45 PM (departing Club Corowa)
Sunday 21st April
- 9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
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Airport Camera
Keep an eye on proceedings by reviewing the Corowa Airport weather cameras provided by Aus Web Cams at MyAirportCams.com.
Platinum Dinner Sponsor  | Platinum Movie Night Sponsor | Gold Sponsor 
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Bronze Sponsor  | Raffle Sponsor - 1st Prize
| Raffle Sponsor - 2nd Prize
| Raffle Sponsor - 3rd Prize |
