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ANTIQUE AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA


2025 National Fly-In

10-13 APRIL 2025, COROWA NSW

Thanks to all our members and their families who brought aircraft and drove to Corowa, NSW for our 2025 National Fly-In. We had fantastic weather and a brilliant four days on the airfield and in the Corowa township.

We had over 120 aircraft and over 200 people in attendance as we returned to Corowa for its great airfield, town, and community.


PROGRAM

Thursday 10 April - Movie Night

Arrival Day - Fly until sunset then lay out 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 while Maverick and the crew in Top Gun: Maverick demonstrate that antique aviation doesn't just mean aircraft!  BYO camp chair or picnic rug. Last year was quite chilly, and the forecast is for cool nights again this year, so you may wish to rug up!

Friday 11 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!

For those remaining at the airfield, a lunchtime BBQ will be available.  

 
Brown Bros. Winery

Once again we have booked out the Cofield Winery Barrel Hall from 6:00PM for an informal dinner night.

Several menu items, including vegetarian options available.

Saturday 12 April

   
Head out to the airfield for breakfast, then a fun day with food, flying, vintage cars, tractors, machinery, OzRunways EFB tutorial at 11:00 AM, and of course the field full of AAAA aircraft and members. 
   

OzRunways EFB Tutorial: An interactive session for all EFB skill levels to learn about the flying tools available for Antiquer pilots. Our team will cover the app’s core functionality and demonstrate some of the newest features such as: Simulator Mode, displayed Landing Fees, and our enhanced Traffic Bubble colours. Bring your questions and your EFB devices—preferably running at least version 13.0 on iOS and 5.9 on Android. See you there!

 
 
 
Saturday night, Annual Dinner & Awards Night at Club Corowa. Be sure to purchase your dinner tickets in advance, and consider booking a table of eight so you can be assured of sitting with your Antiquer friends.
 


Sunday 13 April

Breakfast on the airfield, enjoy some local flying, depart for home.

Sponsors

The 2025 National Fly-In was supported by:

  
    

Awards

Congratulations to the award recipients!

Kevin Bailey Award for Longest Distance Travelled: Stuart Usher, Auster VH-BYH

President's Choice Award: Carolyn & David Salter, Gipsy Moth VH-UAE

Grand Champion Contemporary: Kyron Smith, Cessna 150 VH-DTN

Grand Champion Warbird: James Courtney, Winjeel VH-EDA

People's Choice Award: Don & Harvey McBain, DH.84 Dragon VH-AON

The Barry Bell Club Member of the Year Award: Kim Yoannidis

Youth Encouragement Award: Zac Bayne

R.G. Carey Award for Best Owner Restoration: Allan Schwarze, Stearman VH-PUD

Classic Wings Award for Best Civil Aircraft in Australia before 1939: Nick Leach, Leopard Moth VH-UUL

Grand Champion Classic: Jayne & Steve Guilmartin, Stinson 108 VH-STN

Grand Champion Antique: Roy Fox, Comper Swift VH-ACG


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