Events

The Woodend Scout's will be attending the Kyneton Aero Club for a day of actives

The next Kyneton Aero Club committee meeting will commence at 1900 Hrs.
Followed at 2000 Hrs by the general members.

The half yearly working bee will be held on Sunday the 5th of May from 09:00. More details to come.

Transaero, in association with the Kyneton Aero Club and Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia, will host Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council of Victoria.  Once again the event will be held at Kyneton Airfield with the generous assistance of the Kyneton Aero Club.

Aviators are encouraged to fly-in to Kyneton to enjoy morning tea in the hangar.  All we ask in return is that you make a donation to the Cancer Council. 

Non-flyers are also most welcome; the Airfield is on Kyneton-Metcalfe Rd just north of the Kyneton township. There is plenty of parking and it is a great opportunity to see a huge range of aircraft up close.  The event is a perfect opportunity for Macedon Ranges locals to visit the Kyneton Airfield and enjoy morning tea while supporting a worthy cause.

Fly-in visitors will apreciate two runways and plenty of parking on the grass.  See the ERSA entry for fly-neighbourly advice, and visit the Aeroclub website for more information www.kynetonaeroclub.org

This event would make a great destination for car and motorbike club outings, as well as Aero Clubs.  If you have a group you would like to bring, please contact Kim and advise expected numbers so we can ensure there is enough food. 

The next Kyneton Aero Club committee meeting will commence at 1900 Hrs.
Followed at 2000 Hrs by the general members.

The next Kyneton Aero Club committee meeting will commence at 1900 Hrs.
Followed at 2000 Hrs by the general members.

The next Kyneton Aero Club committee meeting will commence at 1900 Hrs.
Followed at 2000 Hrs by the general members.

This is the time of the year when many members commit themselves to doing a little “hangar flying” to avoid the ravages of the winter weather. Maintenance, touch ups, improvements, rebuilds and projects are being done however away from Kyneton Airfield it’s hard to see what pilots are up to while in hibernation. 

There have always been rumours about “Spitfires” in sheds, “Tigermoth’s” being rebuilt, “Winjeels” thought to be lost for all time but only to re-emerge after many winters and hours of work. With this in mind a number of the members of the Kyneton Aero Club have suggested that this time of the year could be a great opportunity to visit some of our members sheds to look at what is happening behind closed doors. 

To get the ball rolling, long time member and significant contributor to the Australian Warbird fraternity Ian Whitney has invited members to take a look at his workshop and the progress he has been making on a number of projects including his Wirraway & P40 Kittyhawk. 

Scheduled to take place on the taking place on Saturday 27^th July at 12pm in Romsey, those members interested in attending should let me know if you wish to attend.

Steve Edmonds

Vice President – Kyneton Aero Club

vpresident@kynetonaeroclub.org or 0409 256 516

Due to the CASA AvSafety Seminar being held on Tuesday the 20th of August, the next Kyneton Aero Club committee meeting will commence at 18:30 Hrs.

CASA will be visiting Kyneton Aero Club to present the latest series of AvSafety Seminars. This event will cover many of the legislation changes happening in the coming months.

Pizza dinner will be provided from 7PM, the seminar will begin at 7.30PM.

The Old Aviators Flying Museum is inviting all those passionate about aviation or classic cars to join the museum for the First Annual “Wings & Wheels” weekend at Maryborough Aerodrome in Victoria’s Central Goldfields. In a joint initiative with the Austin 7 Car Club, Central Goldfields Shire Council and the Old Aviators Flying Museum the event will be held on the weekend of 14 & 15 September 2013.

 “Wings & Wheels” will provide a unique opportunity for aviators to attend a fly-in where aeroplanes are not the sole attraction.  Historic cars will be on display, and a Historic Car Sprint will be held on the main runway on Sunday.  There will be opportunities to tour “The Old Aviators Flying Museum” for the first time since its closure in January 2012.

Tours of local attractions will also be available on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning for visitors who wish to see more of the local attractions than the aerodrome.

Our very own Kyneton based team from “Adventure Flights Unlimited” will be displaying the Yak52 with a few runs across the township to promote the event. However we hoping that with further assistance of the members from the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia and others yet to be confirmed we will be able to make this a great day for everyone interested in getting involved.

To run such a large event it is hoped that members of the Kyneton Aero Club will be able to assist in making this a great day out. If you are interested in getting involved in supporting the event on the day then please contact Kim Skyring at Transaero on 0418 100 028 with any enquiries.

Updated information will be posted on the website www.wingsandwheels.net.au which is currently being established. For local information and accommodation then please visit www.visitmaryborough.com.au for options.

The Annual General Meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club will be held in conjunction with a Wings Night to recognise members who have achieved milestones throughout the year.

The KAC Committee meeting will be held at 19:00 followed by a general member's meeting at 20:00.

In preparation for all the events coming up, the Spring Working Bee will be held on Sunday the 3^rd of November.  The “to do” list as well as further details for the day will be sent out in the next week. As usual, if you are unable to attend on the day, details will be provided about tasks to be done and who to contact to confirm they have been completed.

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council along with Essential Economics will be hosting a public consultation day at Kyneton Airfield as part of the Council's economic development study into the future of the airfield.

Join members of the club and the local community for a BBQ and Q&A session with the consultants.

On Sunday the 10th of November, Kyneton Aero Club will once again be hosting dozens of families with children and teenagers touched by a life changing illness or other adversity.

Members of the Club will be volunteering their time and their aircraft to take these special children and their families for joy-flights around the Macedon Ranges area.

This year's event will see more local involvement with St Luke's Anglicare and Cobaw Community Health participating along with the CREATE Foundation, The Aussie Hands Foundation and Very Special Kids.

Members of the public are more than welcome to join us on the day and see the life changing experience that the gift of flight can bring.

Pilots intending to fly and carry passengers are required to register on the FunFlight website, this is the link to the registration page: http://funflight.org/pilot-registration-page/

A Special General Meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club is to be held at 8PM on Monday the 18th of November 2013. The purpose of this meeting is to propose a special resolution to accept the proposed “Rules of the Kyneton Aero Club”.

The proposed new rules are in response to the Victorian Government’s replacement of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 with the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 which came into effect on 26 November 2012. This new Act incorporated significant more rules than the previous Act and also included a thorough template of Model Rules for an Incorporated Association.

A copy of the proposed rules can be obtained from the President. Contact via email president@kynetonaeroclub.org

With the success of last year’s Christmas party, the 2014 KAC Christmas Party will once again be held on a Saturday lunchtime to enable and encourage as many of you as possible to attend with your family.

The Hon Gordon Rich-Phillips will be hosting a media event at Kyneton Aero Club on Friday the 7th of February at 10:00. The event is in relation to Kyneton Aero Club's application for grant funding through the Victorian Government's Regional Aviation Fund.

Contact the President, Matt Henderson, for details president@kynetonaeroclub.org 0409 850 154

The club will be holding a working bee on Saturday the 15th of February to transform our new classroom building. The main tasks required include preparation for painting, minor carpentry work, general cleaning and tidying.

If you are willing and able to assist, please keep this date free and we look forward to your help.

Contact Matt Henderson for details: president@kynetonaeroclub.org or 0409 850 154

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club. All members are welcome.

After a very successful and productive day on the 15th of February, it's time to finish off the classroom with some sanding and painting. If you're able to help out in any way on the day, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club. All members are welcome.

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club. All members are welcome.

The bi-ennial working bee will be held on Saturday the 10th of May in order to prepare the airfield and aero club for the Biggest Morning Tea the following weekend. A reminder that the working bee provides an opportunity for members with aircraft to reduce their airfield access fee by 70% by contributing to the working bee.

In support of the Cancer Council of Victoria, Transaero, the Kyneton Aero Club and the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia are again hosting “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” at Kyneton Airfield.

Dozens of local and visiting aircraft will be on display including many vintage and historic aircraft.

Tea, coffee, sweet and savoury snacks will be served in the Aero Club hangar from 10am Saturday 17th of May at Kyneton Airfield. All we ask is that you make a donation to the Cancer Council.

For more information, contact:
Kim 0418 100 028
kim@transaero.com.au
@ Kyneton Airfield 1503 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road
10am Saturday 17th of May 2014

Join us for a BBQ lunch followed by a presentation from CASA regarding their Ageing Aircraft Program.

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club. All members are welcome.

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club. All members are welcome.

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club. All members are welcome.

The 2014 Annual General Meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club will be held at 11:00 on Saturday the 27th of September 2014. This meeting will be followed by a BBQ lunch.

The final working bee for 2014 will be held on Sunday the 19th of October from 09:00. A reminder that to qualify for airfield access fee discounts, those members with aircraft on the field need to attend the working bee. All other members are welcome.

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club. All members are welcome.

We welcome the Minister for the Aviation Industry, the Hon. Gordon Rich-Phillips to Kyneton Airfield on the 25th of October to officially open the new AVGAS Fuel Facility & Airfield Lighting System which were fully funded by the Victorian Government's Regional Aviation Fund.

The official ceremony will be followed by an informal BBQ lunch.

Once again the Kyneton Aero Club will be supporting this very worthy charity event.

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club. All members are welcome.

The 2014 Kyneton Aero Club Christmas Party will be held from 12:00 on Saturday the 21st of December 2014. All KAC members and their families are welcomed.

The Kyneton Aero Club and Zonta Club of Kyneton welcome you to Kyneton Airfield for a day of family fun to raise funds for the Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship.

• Vintage Aircraft and Cars on display
• Kyneton CFA Fire Engines
• Entertainment and activities for the kids
• Raffle to win a demonstration flight
• Coffee, cakes, sausage sizzle and cold drinks available.

Entry via gold coin donation.

We are proud to announce that we'll be hosting a guest appearance by Matt Hall from 7pm on Monday the 23rd of February 2015 where Matt will be talking about his role as QBE's Airmanship Ambassador and no doubt about his history in the Red Bull Air Race series and career as an Air Force fighter pilot.

The Aero Club will be putting on an informal dinner (either BBQ or Pizzas) prior to Matt's talk and to ensure there is sufficient food for everyone, RSVP's are required. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP to Warren Canning via email tosecretary@kynetonaeroclub.org by Sunday the 22nd of February 2015.

The team from Avionics 2000 will be presenting an update on ADS-B rules and avionics from 11:00 followed by a BBQ lunch and inspection of one of their ADS-B fitted aircraft.

The Kyneton Aero Club is pleased to be hosting it's 6th Australia's Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council. Everyone is welcome to join us for a cuppa and some treats via a donation to the Cancer Council.

On Monday the 23^rd November there will be a gathering of the Sporting Aircraft Association of Australia (Chapter 20) at the Kyneton Airfield to meet the Chief Executive officer of the SAAA Mr Peter John. An extended invitation has been passed on to members of the Kyneton Aero Club to attend giving us the opportunity to meet with local SAAA members and find out firsthand what is happening in the world of the SAAA.

There will be a BBQ starting at 6:30pm at the club rooms provided by the SAAA prior to the evenings presentation so if you are interested in attending then please forward and email to Rob Richards at:- rob.rickards@gmail.com

The Kyneton Aero Club welcomes members and their families to the annual Christmas Party being held from 12:00 on Sunday the 13th of December.

December 2015 committee meeting cancelled

General Committee Meeting

General Committee Meeting

"SAAA Chapter 20, Kyneton District, invites Kyneton Aero Club members to a Sport Aircraft Fly-in and lunch time BBQ at KAC on Sunday, February 21st.

There will be a number of "Experimentals" on show , along with visiting SAAA members and the local Air Cadets. Starting around 11 AM, with lunch at 12:30, this should be a great opportunity for aviation fellowship.

General Committee Meeting

Working Bees are held regularly at Kyneton Airfield as part of the clubs ongoing commitment to maintaining this critical peace of infrastructure for both the residents of the Macedon Shire's and the wider community. These activities allow member to get involved in seeing what it takes to maintain such a facility which allows them to meet and work for the day with other members. Some of the activities will be painting, spraying of weeds, mowing etc. Remember to get your endorsement on "Big Red" or "Little Red" our two mowers.. There will be a BBQ for all participants at around 1 pm.

So come along, "get involved", bring some basic tools along or just help out and meet other members!!

Aircraft owners please note. Participation is required on the day if you are to claim part dispensation on "Airfield Access Fee's" under our airfield access fee club policy.

General Committee Meeting - Meeting brought forward to 6pm due to CASA seminar

Kyneton Aero Club is hosting another CASA Aviation Safety (AvSafety) Seminar “Lessons for Life” on Monday 18th April starting at 7pm. This 2 hour seminar is focused on providing education and safety awareness to a broad range of aviation industry participants and your support is both beneficial to CASA and to the Aviation Industry.

If you have any issues with registering then please contact CASA for assistance on 131 757

In support of the Cancer Council of Victoria, Kyneton Aero Club and the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia are again hosting “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” at Kyneton Airfield.

Dozens of local and visiting aircraft will be on display including many vintage and historic aircraft.

Tea, coffee, sweet and savoury snacks will be served in the Aero Club hangar from 10am Saturday 7th of May at Kyneton Airfield. All we ask is that you make a donation to the Cancer Council.

For more information, contact:
Steve Edmonds - 0409 256 516
President@kynetonaeroclub.org
Kyneton Airfield 1503 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road
10am Saturday 7th of May 2016

OzRunways Master Class scheduled for next Monday at the Kyneton Aero club clubroom.

The master class with start at 5:30pm however it will commence at 5:45pm so please turn up early.

The early start time is necessary due to the heavy demand on OzRunways seminars, and also as the presenter will probably be flying in from Canberra!

We trust that there will be a good turnout despite the earlier start time.

Please remember to bring along a fully charged iPad to follow the presentation.

General Committee Meeting

General Committee Meeting

One Six Right: The Romance of Flying is about the general aviation industry as seen through a local airport. Within a short period of time, it has achieved a passionate following and presence among pilots and aviation enthusiasts worldwide who see the film as being able to communicate their passion for aviation. Concurrently, the film has garnered both local and national political attention in the United States as an accurate depiction of general aviation and its important contributions to all aviation industries worldwide.

General Committee Meeting

Jesper Bronsvoort is a Senior Technical Research Specialist at AirServices Australia, Melbourne. Jesper started with AirServices in 2008 as an Aeronautical Engineer providing specialist aeronautical knowledge and data analysis support to the air traffic management strategic planning group, and supporting the development of future automation capability for Air Traffic Management (ATM) in Australia. Later, Jesper joined AirServices ATM Planning group and  provided aeronautical and aircraft flight efficiency expertise in the development of a suite of strategic documents outlining AirServices roadmap towards Vision 2035 for ATM. He is currently part of AirServices Network Performance Analysis group and works on aircraft trajectory modelling, flight efficiency analysis and trajectory based operations research.

Jesper’s presentation will focus on the development of metrics and analysis tools to base-line the efficiency of the air traffic network in Australia, and to quantify benefit pools for improvements in air traffic management.

General Committee Meeting

Preparation Working Bee - Airshow

Cancelled until further notice

On Saturday 17th September members for local scout troops will be visiting the Kyneton Aero Club to learn about the activities of the club, airfield, technology and aircraft that reside at Kyneton.

General Committee Meeting

Its clearly going to take an "army" of members and volunteers to assist us in cleaning up and preparing the air field for the up coming "Kyneton Airshow". The return of the spring rains has seen both the grass bouncing out of the ground and has also prevented us from carrying out any routine maintenance.

"And that's why we need you"!

Signup now for the Kyneton Aero Club Working Bee
October 8th & 9th  

We have enlisted the services of the Kyneton & Woodend Rotary "Army" to help us fight the battle. Members who are able to help out please be ready to take action on the weekend by bringing basic hand tools, mowers, paint brushes, mowers, shovels, ride on mowers etc.

A BBQ lunch will be provided on both days by the club catering corp at the KAC mess for all troops.

Any issue or concerns then please contact the OIC officer in charge of YKTN maintenance Warren Canning at secretary@kynetonaeroclub.org

"And together we will mow to victory"!!

Kyneton Aero Club 50th Anniversary Dinner

"Tickets On Sale Now"!! 

7:30 pm - 21st October 2016

Dinner & Presentations - $50 per head

Book now - Call the membership officer Adrian McClellan - Ph. 0408223888

email:- membership@kynetonaeroclub.org

Venue - Kyneton Bowling Club
Level 1 - 61-79 Mollison Street, Kyneton

Annual General Meeting - 2016

This years annual general meeting has come around with light speed making us all wonder where the last 12 months has gone. Looking back through club minutes there has been a lot!! So its now time to take stock on what has been achieved and some of the challenges that have been undertaken and discuss.

This year will see the Secretary and Vice Presidents positions up for re election. Formal notices for nomination will be forwarded on to all members in the following week as well as the proposed changes to our articles of association. In particular the motion to the following:

• The reinstatement of categories for membership as per our previous constitution
• The limiting of general committee seats to 4

On the day there will be a lunch provided and a demonstration of the field by members of the Central Highlands Area Model Aircraft Society and a number of there model aircraft. We look forward to seeing you on the day.

Working Bees are held regularly at Kyneton Airfield as part of the clubs ongoing commitment to maintaining this critical peace of infrastructure for both the residents of the Macedon Shire's and the wider community. These activities allow member to get involved in seeing what it takes to maintain such a facility which allows them to meet and work for the day with other members. Some of the activities will be painting, spraying of weeds, mowing etc. Remember to get your endorsement on "Big Red" or "Little Red" our two mowers.. There will be a BBQ for all participants at around 1 pm.

So come along, "get involved", bring some basic tools along or just help out and meet other members!!

Aircraft owners please note. Participation is required on the day if you are to claim part dispensation on "Airfield Access Fee's" under our airfield access fee club policy.

GENERAL MEETING - 21st NOVEMBER

While there will be no formal presentation the club committee meeting will be open to all members

Kyneton Aero Club will be closing the year off with a Christmas party for all members. This will be our final gathering to close of the year of our 50th birthday celebration.. So come along and catch up with your fellow members

Members of the Central Highlands Area Model Plane Society (CHAMPS), Sporting Aircraft Association of Australia (Chapter 20) and Maryborough Aero Club are all invited to attend.

To assist with catering please let us know if you will be attending by emailing - secretary@kynetonaeroclub.org

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club. All members are welcome.

KAC & ROTARY - Planning meeting for assigned members to discuss the up coming Kyneton Air Show 23rd April

For those that missed out on seeing the presentation of "One Six Right" last year we have been asked to run it again. So come along and bring a friend. There will be a light supper after the presentation.

BBQ for guests and members at 17:30 hrs to be held prior to the seminar. So register your interest as soon as possible.

Working Bees will be held Sunday 26 March and Sunday 09 April to ensure the Airfield and Infrastructure is all in  the best possible condition and clearly shows the Macedon Ranges community why the Council should continue with the current model, whereby the Kyneton Aero Club is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Airfield. By holding 2 Working Bees a couple of weeks apart we are hoping to maximize the number of Members that can attend and help out. A week before each Working Bee we will issue a list of those tasks to be undertaken, so that Members can ensure they bring along appropriate tools/equipment and protective gear.

Kyneton Aero Club - "Hot Dog" Fly-In 

Everyone is invited to come along for a "Hot Dog" at the Kyneton Aero Club. Both "Gourmet Dog's" and drinks will be available for sale so make a day of it to come along and meet fellow aviators, enthusiasts or catch up with friends. Hot Dog's being served between "12 - 1" pm so don't be late!!

All profits raised from this event will be going into supporting the Neuroscience Foundation.

Working Bees will be held Sunday 26 March and Sunday 09 April to ensure the Airfield and Infrastructure is all in  the best possible condition and clearly shows the Macedon Ranges community why the Council should continue with the current model, whereby the Kyneton Aero Club is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Airfield. By holding 2 Working Bees a couple of weeks apart we are hoping to maximize the number of Members that can attend and help out. A week before each Working Bee we will issue a list of those tasks to be undertaken, so that Members can ensure they bring along appropriate tools/equipment and protective gear.

Monthly meeting of the Kyneton Aero Clubhas been cancelled to allow us additional time to cover off on details and planning for the Kyneton Air Show on the 23rd April

2017 Kyneton Air Show –‘Spread Your Wings’

April 2017 will see the Kyneton Aero Club  in conjunction with Rotary will be hosting a local event, specifically a community air show on Sunday the 23rd of April. Supported by the Rotary Club of Kyneton, the Rotary Club of Woodend and Macedon Ranges Shire Council this promises to be a great day out for the family.

Tickets can be purchased online via www.trybooking.com/MBCN

Ticket prices are:
Adults: $25
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children under 16): $60
Student (Children between ages 5 and 16): $10
Senior/Pensioner/Concession: $20
Children under 5: Free

Gates open to the public at 8:30AM with flying displays commencing from 10:30AM. Flying displays will include vintage and rare aircraft and a visit by the RAAF Roulettes. There will also be entertainment for children, a vintage car display and lots of vendors with great food.

The theme for this air show is ‘Spread Your Wings’ and there will be information on site about careers in aviation.

This is a significant event for the Kyneton Aero Club the Macedon Ranges and for the history of aviation in Australia.

People from all over Australia will be visiting the Macedon Ranges and joining with the locals for this fun day of family entertainment and celebration.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact (David or Gaeleen) at 0407681474 / 0411408252

In support of the Cancer Council of Victoria, Kyneton Aero Club is again hosting “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” at Kyneton Airfield.

Dozens of local and visiting aircraft will be on display including many vintage and historic aircraft.

Tea, coffee, sweet and savoury snacks will be served in the Aero Club hangar from 10am Saturday 13th of May at Kyneton Airfield. All we ask is that you make a donation to the Cancer Council.

For more information, contact:
Steve Edmonds - 0409 256 516
President@kynetonaeroclub.org
Kyneton Airfield 1503 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road
10am Saturday 7th of May 2016

Presentation on the Royal Australian Air Force Museum - Point Cook and the activities that are being undertaken to preserve our aviation heritage

David Pilkington is a highly experienced Aeronautical Engineer, Aerobatic Competition & Display Pilot,

and has spent many years teaching Pilots of all experience levels to fly Tailwheel aircraft and/or Aerobatics.

Please let the club know if you are available to help out, we are likely to only require half a dozen or so volunteers, however, if we end up with more we can always do some more spraying etc. email:- YKTN Maintenace - vpresident@kynetonaeroclub.org

AirServices Situational Awareness and Operations in Class G 

Presentation to Kyneton Aero Club and friends by Angel Flight Pilot and KAC Member - John Gleeson

“Flying the Hump one Last Time”- DC3 to China

Douglas C-47 Skytrain Buzz Buggy made a commemorative flight from Bathurst to Guilin in China, crossing "The Hump" as it recreates the many supply flights the C-47s made from Burma to Kunming during WWII. Hear from club member "Alan Searle" who was part of the team that made this adventure happen.

Join in with fellow club members Peter Phillips and Adrian McClelland as they talk about what they have found in their travels in numerous US & UK museums.

General Meeting to be held prior kicking off at 19:00 hrs

Annual General Meeting

WORKING BEE - Lets get mowing!!

Following on from the Kyneton Aero Club being announced as the Australia Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Australian Flying magazine 2017 Aero Club of the Year, the Club will be hosting a Kyneton Airfield Community Open Day on Sunday 19 November to celebrate this major achievement.

The Kyneton Airfield Community Open Day will be held from 1100 to 1400 on Sunday 19 November; with the Royal Aeronautical Society officially making the Award presentation at 12:30.

Other Community Groups will also be in attendance, including the Rotary Clubs of Kyneton and Woodend in recognition of the significant team effort that went into the highly successful 2017 Kyneton Rotary Airshow, Scouts and the Kyneton CFA, who will be raffling a Trial Instructional Flight donated to them by the Aero Club so they can raise funds for their extremely important work protecting the Community.

Enjoy a free Sausage Sizzle, along with numerous members' aircraft out on static display, a static display from the local Central Highlands Model Plane Society, a CFA display/fundraiser and plenty of Kyneton Aero Club Members on hand to talk to and show Macedon Ranges residents around the Airfield, and to discuss the vital work the Kyneton Aero Club does in maintaining his important community asset.

This is a great opportunity to bring the family along, enjoy a sausage, see some wonderful Flying Machines spanning over 75 years of aviation history, and get a better idea of what your airfield brings to the local community.

Introduction to the X-Plane 11 Simulator with Chris Kawchuck

Kyneton Aero Club Members and Guests are invited to join in the festive spirit with a Christmas Lunch on Saturday 09 December; come along and enjoy some great companionship and food; tell some tall flying stories, and look back on a year of fantastic achievements by your Aero Club.

No Meeting due to proximity to XMAS

With a very hot end to the week and Saturday 06 Jan forecast for 39C the Club has decided not to hold the usual first Saturday of the Month Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-in. Many members will want to stay home to be prepared for the fire risk; it may well be a day of Total Fire Ban, and the density altitude will make OPS more challenging, particularly for those not familiar with YKTN. Assuming more favourable weather we will recommence our Monthly Fly-in on Saturday 03 February.

Aircraft Insurance Considerations

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for their 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In”
Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

All profits from this monthly fundraiser are proudly in support of:
RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

Pilot Approved Maintenance (Schedule 8)  - Joint Presentation by CASA & Transaero

Please note the 18:30 start time, the presentation will cover both the Regulatory aspects and practical hands-on aspects of those items of Pilot Approved Maintenance allowed under Schedule 8. A light supper will be served following the presentation; as usual guests are most welcome.

The Kyneton Aero Club is pleased to again team with CASA to host an Aviation Safety Seminar - "Lessons for Life"

These Seminars have proved to be extremely popular and have provided invaluable insights to aviators, be they recreational or professional, to help improve the safety of our operations.

A free BBQ dinner will be provided at 1730; with the Seminar running from 1830 - 2030.

Registration is essential at: https://www.casa.gov.au/avsafety

The Kyneton Aero Club and CASA hope you can join us for this event, guests are also most welcome.

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for our 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In”
Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

The April Fly-in is the 1st Anniversary of this event being held to support to the RMH Neuroscience Foundation, so let's make this a special one and see just how much we can raise.

The introduction of Pt61 has increased the requirements for underpinning knowledge, not just demonstrated skills, in a number of areas; including Aerobatic Endorsements. Many Pilots achieved their Aerobatic training prior to the formal requirement for underpinning knowledge being introduced and perhaps with little or no theory component. With 40% of the Aircraft based at Kyneton Airfield being capable of Aerobatics this highlights the need to revisit this aspect and to discuss issues such as aerodynamics, structural loads, and human factors/physiology as they apply to the Pilot and Airplane conducting Aerobatics.

As usual, guests are most welcome, the session will be presented by KAC President, Warren Canning, and will follow the General Meeting and conclude with Supper.

Our first full Working Bee for the year will be held on Sunday 06 May to ensure the Airfield is looking in top shape prior to our "Cancer Council Australia's Biggest Morning Tea"; being held 2 weeks later.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy some comradery with fellow Club Members, a BBQ lunch, a reduction in Airfield Access Fees for those with a YKTN based aircraft, and to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the Airfield we all enjoy.

The Maintenance Sub-Committee is preparing a Task List so please advise them at vpresident@kynetonaeroclub.org of anything you are aware of that needs attention. Prior to the Working Bee the Task List will be promulgated to help determine what tools etc would be valuable for you to bring along on the day.

The Kyneton Aero Club is pleased to again be hosting a Cancer Council - Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Fly-in; over the previous 8 years the Club has raised in excess of $35,000 for this worthwhile cause.

Everyone is welcome on Saturday 19 May between 1000 and 1230; we are hoping for a great turn up of interesting aircraft so bring the family along and see some great flying machines, enjoy a cuppa and cake with other members of the local community and help us do our bit towards a cancer free future.

Donations can be made on the day or at:

https://secure.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?Referrer=%26Referrer%3dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.biggestmorningtea.com.au%252f&RegistrationID=1193986

Dick Gower is a highly experienced Flying Instructor and owner of a DH Chipmunk; he has taught countless Pilots the necessary skills and underpinning knowledge to safely operate tailwheel aircraft. Some of our Members will have seen Dick's presentation on the subject at an Antique Aircraft Association of Australia Fly-in a few years back, those that did will recall how insightful and entertaining it was. Therefore, the KAC is extremely pleased that Dick has agreed to present on this topic at our May meeting, which is of particular relevance to KAC given 50% of the aircraft based at YKTN are tailwheel. As usual, guests are most welcome, and supper will be served following Dick's presentation.

Following a 2 month hiatus through the worst of the Winter flying weather (we hope) our increasingly popular RMH Neuroscience Foundation "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-in" will recommence on Saturday 01 September; what better way to celebrate the arrival of Spring!

Following a Winter hiatus the Club's General Meetings will commence again on Monday 17 September from 1830 - 1930.

Following the General Meeting, Kyneton Aero Club and SAAA CH20 member, Norm Edmunds, will provide a presentation (1930 - 2130) on building an Experimental Aircraft in Australia, including the process and Pt 21 compliance to be followed to ensure your project will able to be flown at the end of the building journey.

As usual, guests are very welcome; the Presentation will be followed by a light supper.

Our 1st Saturday of the Month - RMH Neuroscience Foundation "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-ins" kicked off again in September after a short Winter hiatus and drew a great crowd and a number of very generous donations; resulting in $477 being raised for this very worthwhile cause.

We are hoping that with improving weather the number of aircraft flying in will increase and more fellow aviation enthusiasts and their family and friends will join us; we look forward to seeing you there!

$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

The Club's October General Meeting commences at 1830 on Monday the 15th.

Following the General Meeting, David Pilkington, a highly experienced Aeronautical Engineer, Aerobatic Competition and Display Pilot, and Flying Instructor will provide a presentation (1930 - 2130) on LOC-I:

Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) remains one of the most significant contributors to fatal accidents worldwide. LOC-I in the GA context refers to accidents where the PIC was unable to maintain control of the aircraft, resulting in an unrecoverable deviation from the intended flight path.

LOC-I is one of the most complex accident categories, involving numerous contributing factors that act individually or, more often, in combination.

Reducing this accident category is best achieved through understanding the causes and possible intervention strategies; in the GA training context this is referred to as Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). David’s talk will cover such topics as:

• stats - why UPRT is extremely important to us;
• from the NTSB safety roadshow at Oshkosh 2018 - with the FAA, UND, AOPA and Patty Wagstaff - the whole gamut of what the USA is doing, with a focus on pilot training per Patty;
• new from the FAA in 2017 is their revised Airplane Flying Handbook - Chapter 4 has been rewritten - formerly "Slow Flight, Stalls and Spins" - it is now "Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training";
• application in CPL flight training - CAE Oxford's UPRT course;
• CASA's Part 61 RPL syllabus and the CASA Flight Instructor Manual- slow flight, stalls and incipient spins;
• what new pilots can do to top up their basic training; and
• what other pilots can do to enhance their skills - perhaps as part of a Flight Review.

As usual, guests are very welcome; the Presentation will be followed by a light supper.

Don't Forget the AGM this coming Saturday

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for our 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In”; with the Winter weather on the way out this will be a great way of celebrating the first day of Spring.
Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

The Club's Spring Working Bee to ensure the Airfield is in great shape heading into the best of the Flying weather - please put it in your diary and look out for an update in the Club Newsletter with more details of tasks and what to bring along.

This is the last of our General Meetings for the year, with the Xmas Party taking the place of the December Meeting.

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for our 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In”; with the Winter weather on the way out this will be a great way of celebrating the first day of Spring.
Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

Members and Guests are invited to join in the Christmas spirit with a family friendly catered lunch at the Clubrooms on Saturday 15 December. For catering purposes please RSVP with names and number of guests to president@kynetonaeroclub.org by Monday 10 December.

Our first Meeting for 2019 will be held on the usual 3rd Monday of the Month at 1830; this will be a General Meeting only with no presentation, however, a light supper will be provided to allow for Member networking.

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for our 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In”.

Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/

$10 gets you:

• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings* 

• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee

• Cake

* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

All profits from this monthly fundraiser are proudly in support of: 

RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

Theo Willford is a private pilot and amateur aircraft builder from the U.K. who was involved in rebuilding a WWI Bristol Scout fighter. Starting with the original control stick, rudder bar and one magneto, and with a set of original factory drawings, Theo and his colleagues built a completely new but authentic reconstruction of a WWI Bristol Scout, right down to the Irish linen covering. KAC member, Frank Deeth, first met Theo approximately two years ago when he was visiting his daughter on the Mornington Peninsular. Not to be satisfied with the completion of the Bristol Scout, Theo is now building a Corby Starlet and through a mutual friend in the U.K. he looked Frank up during his last visit to talk, amongst all things aviation, Corby Starlets; naturally the Bristol Scout and Frank’s Spitfire projects came up as well. Since then Frank has had the privilege of catching up with Theo in the U.K. and getting an up close and personal look at the Bristol Scout based in the Shuttleworth Collection at Biggleswade near Duxford/Cambridge. Theo along with the two grandsons of an original Bristol Scout pilot take the aircraft on the road throughout the U.K. flying season to various flying and non-flying historical events to help educate the masses about the Bristol Scout and its role in WWI. Theo has kindly offered to give a talk at the Kyneton Aero Club on the building and flying of the Bristol Scout. A light supper will be provided following Theo's talk and, as usual, guests are most welcome.

The first of our Autumn Working Bees, with a focus on finishing off the PAL remediation on RWY 09/27; please see the 05/02 email from the Vice President for further details.

Due to the Australian International Airshow (Avalon) public days being held Friday 01 - Sunday 03 March there will be no Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-in on Saturday 02 March, the Fly-ins will resume again on Saturday 06 April.

Nigel Emms has kindly offered to share with KAC Members and Guests a film he came across some 20 years ago at a Car Boot sale in England of the Southern Cross first flight across the pacific with Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm etc in May 1928. The film, although silent, does have story boards explaining what is occurring during the filming sequences etc. The footage includes the preparations in San Francisco, and footage of the aircraft inflight, including being at the controls and in the back. There are also scenes of Hawaii and landing on the beach in Fiji loading fuel and the beach take-off, along with arrival into Queensland and the welcome there. A light supper will be served following the showing and as usual guests are most welcome.

Club President, Warren Canning, will repeat his recent presentation to the Flight Test Society of Australia on the RAAF’s new Non-Intrusive Flight Test Instrumentation (NIFTI) system that he has been leading the development of, and which won the prestigious National Defence Innovation Award at the recent Australian International (Avalon) Airshow.

Guest are most welcome and a light Supper will follow Warren's presentation.

The second of our Autumn Working Bees to get the Airfield into tip-top shape for our "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Fly-in" the following Saturday 04 May; further information will be circulated closer to the event.

Due to our Cancer Council "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" Fly-in this coming Saturday 04 May, we will not be holding our usual 1st Saturday of the Month Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-in, but you can still come along and enjoy some yummy food and contribute to a wonderful cause, 1000 - 1200 at YKTN.

The Kyneton Aero Club is extremely pleased to again be hosting a Cancer Council "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" Fly-in.

As in previous years there will be a large number of aircraft on display, including several classic and vintage types, and plenty of Tea, Coffee and Yummy Food.

We hope you will join us for a great family day out in support of this very worthwhile cause.

The Kyneton Aero Club is again very pleased to jointly with CASA be hosting this year’s CASA AvSafety Seminar “Advancing pilot skills in a dynamic environment”. Dinner will be served at 1730; with the Seminar starting at 1830.

As usual Guest are most welcome, however, please remember both Members and Guests must Regsiter at:

https://www.casa.gov.au/education/standard-page/avsafety-seminars

Registration numbers are limited so get in early if you do not want to be disappointed.

Please email president@kynetonaeroclub.org is you have special dietary requirements.

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for our last "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-in" before the Winter hiatus; following this June Fly-in we will start up again with our 1st Saturday of the Month events in September.

Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

James Fisher from Airservices Australia will present a short video showing some great ‘behind the scenes’ footage of how things operate from inside a typical Air Traffic Control Tower, discuss the sorts of things that ATC can do for you, and answer all of your questions about why ATC does things the way that they do.

As usual Guests are most welcome and a light supper will be served following James' presentation.

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for the resumption our 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In” after the Winter hiatus.

Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

All profits from this monthly fundraiser are proudly in support of:
RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

Long time Kyneton Aero Club member, past President and current Membership Secretary, Adrian McClelland, will talk about his visits to a number of UK Aviation Museums, including photos from Duxford, Hendon and Yorkshire; along with information and videos on the Handley Page Halifax, which Adrian's father crewed in the European theatre in WWII.

As usual, guests are most welcome; Adrian's presentation will be followed by a light supper.

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for our 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In”.

Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/

$10 gets you:

• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings* 

• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee

• Cake

* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

All profits from this monthly fundraiser are proudly in support of: 

RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

The Annual General Meeting of the Kyneton Aero Club Inc will be held at the Kyneton Airfield, 1503 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road, Kyneton VIC 3444, commencing at 1030. All current Members of the Kyneton Aero Club are eligible and encouraged to attend.

Members are also invited to attend a BBQ lunch following the AGM, for catering purposes please advise if you will be attending to: president@kynetonaeroclub.org

Jetstar Pilot and Macedon Ranges local John Smart will talk about how professional Airline crews are trained and assessed in their Non-Technical Skills and Human Factors every year, and at every simulator session.  Like airline pilots, Private and General Aviation pilots should always strive to be “professional” pilots, and as such should continually update their skills and knowledge.

In aviation accidents and incidents worldwide, 80% of these are caused in some way by human factors. John's talk will centre around 3 of the major non-technical skills all pilots should continually work on. These are Communication, Management and Situational Awareness. He will look into case studies where human Factors were contributing factors, look at some of the theory behind these skills, and put forward some “tools for the toolbox” that pilots can use not only in their flying lives, but in their personal lives as well.

As usual, guests are most welcome and John's presentation will be followed by a light supper.

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for our 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In”.

Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/

$10 gets you:

• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings* 

• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee

• Cake

* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

All profits from this monthly fundraiser are proudly in support of: 

RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

Our Spring Working Bee will be held on Sunday 03 November to ensure the Airfield is looking in top shape prior to our Australian Women Pilots' Association Victorian Branch Fly-in and Branch Meeting on Saturday 09 November.
This is a great opportunity to enjoy some comradery with fellow Club Members, a BBQ lunch, a reduction in Airfield Access Fees for those with a YKTN based aircraft, and to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the Airfield we all enjoy and take great pride in.
The Maintenance Sub-Committee is preparing a Task List that will be promulgated prior to the Working Bee to help determine what tools etc would be valuable for you to bring along on the day.

Interested in Aviation as a career, or maybe as a recreation, then come along to the Australian Women Pilots' Association - Women in Aviation Day at the Kyneton Airfield and hear from a number of pilots about their experiences and the exciting opportunities that are available in aviation. A BBQ lunch will be available from 1200 with proceeds going to the Kyneton Caring Community Foodbank; at 1330 following lunch the AWPA will provide a Presentation and Video to prospective Pilot Trainees and Career Teachers - all welcome.

Join in with other KAC Members and Guests and learn the latest features and improvements that the team at AvPlan EFB have been bringing to the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) space.  Make sure you bring your tablet device to follow along with the presentation and there’ll be plenty of time for questions, so feel free to ask!

As usual Guests are most welcome and a light supper will be served following the presentation.

Members and their Guests are invited to join in the Christmas spirit with a family friendly catered lunch at the Clubrooms on Saturday 14 December. For catering purposes please RSVP with names and number of guests to president@kynetonaeroclub.org no later than Monday 09 December.

Due to the holiday season; with many Members and Visitors on leave and away there will be no RMH Neuroscience Foundation “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-in” in January; the first Saturday of the Month Fly-ins will commence again on 01 February.

Kyneton Aero Club member and lifelong professional aviator, Peter Phillips, will give a presentation on a number of US Aviation Museums he has visited, including the Smithsonian National Air & Space, the Steven Udvar-Hazy and Sporty's Pilot Shop Museums; the Boeing Museum of Flight and the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; or as Peter puts it, just planes, planes and more planes.

As usual, guests are most welcome and a light supper will be served following the presentation.

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for our 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In”.
Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton
All profits from this monthly fundraiser are proudly in support of:
RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

ATSB Investigator and Kyneton Aero Club member, David Williams, will provide an overview of the ATSB and the important role it plays in enhancing aviation safety, along with a highly relevant discussion of the lessons learnt from the 2017 accident involving a Diamond DA40 conducting flying training that resulted in a tragic loss of life.

As usual guest are most welcome and a light supper will be served following David's presentation.

Why not join the Kyneton Aero Club for our 1st Saturday of the Month “Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-In”.
Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton
All profits from this monthly fundraiser are proudly in support of:
RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

Unfortunately, due to the escalating COVID-19 Pandemic and the recent advice from both the Australian and Victorian Governments, the Kyneton Aero Club has taken the decision to cancel all public events until at least late-May.

If the situation improves and we are able to hold the Cancer Council "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea"and/or our CASA AvSafety seminar at a later date than originally planned we will post details ASAP.

Maryanne Wright has been Accounts Manager of Wrightsair for nearly 30 years.
With this background she is rich in knowledge of the history, personalities (namely Trevor Wright), the energy and sheer hard work that has made Wrightsair the success that it is today.
Wrightsair has gone from a very small 2 to 3 aircraft tourist business in the early 1990s to a company with over 20 aircraft, employing 20 to 35 commercial pilots plus administration staff today.
In addition it runs the iconic William Creek Pub!
Maryanne who with her partner, Adrian, is a regular at our RMH Neuroscience Foundation "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-ins", will give a presentation on the history and growth of Wrightsair, an outback aircraft tourism and charter company.

With the likely easing of COVID-19 restrictions over coming weeks we are hopeful that, with appropriate COVID safe practices being employed, we will be able to hold our Spring Working Bee to ensure the Airfield is maintained in its usual pristine condition.

As we get closer to the date we will confirm whether the event will proceed and also advise what equipment Members should aim to bring along; in the meantime please put this placeholder in your diaries.

The AGM of the Kyneton Aero Club Inc. will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday 19th December 2020 at the Kyneton Aero Club, 1503 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road, Kyneton.

Whilst the partial relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions makes a physical AGM possible, the Committee recognises that some Members will prefer not to attend a physical meeting, therefore, the Committee also proposes to offer for any Member, who does not wish to attend in person, to be able to access the AGM via the Zoom application.

More detail on how the Zoom application can be accessed and used will be distributed directly to Members prior to the AGM.

With the partial relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions the KAC Committee believes it is appropriate that in order to help celebrate the end of a very challenging year we should go ahead with our Christmas function. However, this year the format will be different to ensure we can maintain safety and compliance with COVID-19 rules; therefore, as a hopefully one-off this year's event is a self-catered/BYO Picnic.

With the most recent COVID-19 Lockdown expected to last until at least Thursday 03 June and the uncertainty of any possible extension or further restriction we have taken the regrettable decision to cancel the June Fly-in.

• Dangers of flying into IMC as a VFR pilot
• Flight Planning
• En route decision making

The Kyneton Aero Club is very pleased to again be teaming with CASA to help improve aviation safety through CASA's excellent AvSafety Seminar Series.

Light refreshments will be served from 1730 and again at the conclusion of the Seminar; which starts at 1830.

Please note that due to strict COVID-19 attendance limits registrations are now closed; confirming for those that have Registered the event is going ahead - see you there.

Under its Air Operators Certificate the Kyneton Aero Club has been trialing a new indigenously manufactured survey capability, these trials have been deemed as a high priority program by the sponsoring agency. This work will continue in the current lockdown under an exemption. Therefore, residents of Kyneton and surrounds may see the Club's aircraft flying in the vicinity of the Airfield and Township during the lockdown and should be aware this is a legitimate exempt activity.

This year's Kyneton Aero Club AGM will be held in conjunction with the Spring Working Bee during the lunch break from maintenance tasks.

Please put Sunday 24 April into your diary for our Autumn Working Bee, as usual this will be a great opportunity to meet some fellow KAC Members and to spend some time together helping to ensure the Airfield that we, and many visitors, all appreciate is in great condition. It will also provide an opportunity to ensure we are ready to host the extremely popular Cancer Council "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" Fly-in, which is scheduled for Saturday 07 May.

The Kyneton Aero Club is extremely pleased to again be hosting a Cancer Council "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" Fly-in.
As in previous years there will be a large number of aircraft on display, including several classic and vintage types, and plenty of Tea, Coffee and Yummy Food.
We hope you will join us for a great family day out in support of this very worthwhile cause.

Please note our May "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-ins" has been moved to the second Saturday of the Month as we have our Cancer Council "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" on the first Saturday in May. Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton
Also, now with the kind sponsorship of Agile Aviation Underwriting Services we are able to further increase the proceeds from this monthly fundraiser that will go to support the RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

The Kyneton Aero Club is again very pleased to team with CASA to provide an opportunity for members and guests to benefit from another in the excellent AvSafety Seminar series.

Light refreshments will be served at 1800, with the seminar commencing at 1900; please note Registration is essential and places are limited.

With improving weather our 1st Saturday in the Month "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-ins" are back and as ever popular. Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton
Also, now with the kind sponsorship of Agile Aviation Underwriting Services we are able to further increase the proceeds from this monthly fundraiser that will go to support the RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

Please put Sunday 16 April into your diary for our Autumn Working Bee, as usual this will be a great opportunity to meet some fellow KAC Members and to spend some time together helping to ensure the Airfield that we, and many visitors, all appreciate, is in great condition.

Kyneton Aero Club member, Warren Canning, also a member of the Flight Test Society of Australia, recently gave a presentation at the annual FTSA Symposium on the Development Flight Trials of the AVT Australia (AVTA) CM234 Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR)  Gimbal, an Australian capability that has been selected for integration onto the Insitu Pacific “ Integrator” platform being supplied to the Australian Army as part of Land 129 Phase 3, the CM234 has also been chosen by BAE for its STRIX VTOL UAV announced at Avalon 2023.
Whilst primarily destined for use on UAS/RPAS platforms, AVTA determined that it would be more practical to undertake the developmental flight trials on a crewed platform due to the complexity of operating a large enough RPAS in civilian Class G Airspace.
Warren will repeat his FTSA presentation for our Club; the presentation will cover regulatory considerations, engineering approvals for carriage of the payload, locating a suitable ground range, operational factors, flight trials campaigns and the successful demonstration of the initial operational capability to the customer.

Don't miss the restart of our 1st Saturday in the Month "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-in". Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton
Also, now with the kind sponsorship of Agile Aviation Underwriting Services we are able to further increase the proceeds from this monthly fundraiser that will go to support the RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

Don't miss our 1st Saturday in the Month "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-in", currently there is a great weather forecast for those wishing to fly in. Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton
Also, now with the kind sponsorship of Agile Aviation Underwriting Services we are able to further increase the proceeds from this monthly fundraiser that will go to support the RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

The Kyneton Aero Club is extremely pleased to again be hosting a Cancer Council "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" Fly-in.
As in previous years there will be a large number of aircraft on display, including several classic and vintage types, and plenty of Tea, Coffee and Yummy Food.
We hope you will join us for a great family day out in support of this very worthwhile cause.

The Kyneton Aero Club is pleased to advise it is again teaming with CASA to present the latest CASA AvSafety Seminar: “Communication – Be Heard AND Understood” Light refreshments will be served before the event at 1800, with the seminar starting at 1830, and afterwards a light supper and a chance to network with fellow aviators and aviation enthusiasts. Guests are most welcome; Registration is required via the poster at: Kyneton AvSafety seminar

Please note, that due to a clash of dates the KAC will not be holding its Agile Aviation Underwriting Services sponsored RMH Neuroscience Foundation in December.

Don't miss the first of our 1st Saturday in the Month "Gourmet Hot Dog Fly-ins" for 2025. Talk to local Pilots and Aircraft Owners, view some great classic through to modern aircraft, and maybe spend some time visiting other attractions in the picturesque Macedon Ranges https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/
$10 gets you:
• Gourmet Hot Dog with all the fillings*
• Soft Drink or Tea/Coffee
• Cake
* Local Bratwurst Sausages from Sizzlin Sensations Kyneton

Proudly sponsored by Agile Aviation Underwriting Services, which allows all the proceeds from this monthly fundraiser to go to support the RMH Neuroscience Foundation.