ANTIQUE AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
50TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL FLY-IN
COROWA, NSW 18-21 APRIL 2024
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!
Thursday 18th 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 19th April
Brekky in town then make your way out to the airfield for a fly away lunch to your choice of venues!
The 'Drome Cafe, Tocumwal Brown Bros. Winery, Milawa
Informal dinner Friday night at Cofield Winery Barrel Hall.
Saturday 20th April
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.
Saturday night, 50th Anniversary Dinner & Awards Night, Club Corowa.
Sunday 21st April
Breakfast on the airfield, enjoy some local flying, depart for home.
AIRCRAFT JUDGING & AWARDS
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.
EVENT FEE & REGISTRATION
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 are welcome to attend for $25 per person however will not receive the benefits of membership including a plaque. Non-members wishing to attend are encouraged to join the Association.
Non-members wishing to attend can register here -
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
EVENT LOCATION: COROWA AERODROME
Located just 2nm west of Corowa township, Corowa Aerodrome boasts a 1280m NW/SW bitumen strip and a 1520m NE/SW bitumen strip with parallel grass runway.
MEALS
To assist with catering, please indicate your attendance via the registration form.
Thursday Dinner:
Relaxed on airport BBQ and drinks as we watch Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines! 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 6:30pm. Tickets must be pre-purchased online. Further details below.
Sunday Breakfast:
50th ANNIVERSARY DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT TICKET SALES:
The 50th Anniversary Dinner & Awards Night will be held at Club Corowa on Saturday night from 6.30pm. 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.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Events like these don't run themselves, and we always need the assistance of our members to make them a success. Help will be required with aircraft parking, registration desk etc. If you are willing and able to assist for a short time over the weekend, please tick the volunteer button on the registration form.
Platinum Dinner Sponsor
Platinum Movie Night Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Raffle Sponsor - 1st Prize
Raffle Sponsor - 2nd Prize
Raffle Sponsor - 3rd Prize