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Should you have the opportunity to attend a 'Flying Day' at the Museum, grab it! I’ve yet to meet anyone who didn’t feel they had a marvellous outing at one of these airshows. Depending on the time of year, these are held either monthly or two monthly, always over a weekend.
The flying programme runs from 1100 until about 1600, with only a relatively short break for lunch. Over time, a seemingly relaxed but actually very well planned and highly organised day has evolved. All the Museum staff and volunteer workers know their functions; the commentary is constant, informative and laced with dry humour; there is obvious attention to detail and, most importantly, safety. Everyone has a good view, as the aircraft operate from an area called the ‘flightline’ directly in front of the crowd. Should hunger or thirst become compelling, food and drink are available at stalls staffed by volunteers, with all the proceeds going to local charities.
Before the show, because the aircraft are close by, it is possible to watch the preparations. The commentators also are immediately in front of the crowd, standing in the open on a small podium. After an aircraft finishes its display, they often call the pilot to give a few words about flying that particular aircraft. Finally, flying done, the Museum does something apparently quite unique: a rope barrier is put around the aircraft, the pilots of each stand nearby, and the crowd can talk to them, or get photos and autographs. The whole day is very relaxed, in a way that would only be possible in the country.
Main photo: The ‘flightline’
Second photo: Notice of flying programme
Third photo: Filling the Tiger Moth with fuel
Fourth, photo Polishing the Spitfire
Fifth, photo Meeting the pilots at day’s end. Address: Temora Aerodrome
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Without question, the Aviation Museum is Temora’s main tourist attraction and the centrepiece of Temora airport. The Museum is open to visitors throughout the year, except on major public holidays, from 1000 to 1600.
The entrance buildings may look unexciting (photo 2), but the first you enter is the original old wartime guardhouse, relocated and refurbished and providing a historic connection. Continuing that theme, the adjacent display area is in a replica of one of the wartime barracks buildings. This building contains a small theatre and also displays of military aviation memorabilia(photo 3), plus a shop selling aviation-related books, models etc.
Move on to the adjacent building, the large purpose-built hangar in photo 4 (also seen on the left of photo 2), and you will find the Museum’s display aircraft, well, except on flying days – the reason it is empty here!
If I were to summarise this Museum and its activities, such as flying days, I could only say that it is absolutely professional in all respects. A quality display that will definitely give value for your money, whether or not there is a flying display when you visit.
The cost to visit the Museum (outside flying days) is $10A per adult, reducing to $7.50 for seniors, $5 for children from 3 to 18. Address: 1 Menzies St, Temora NSW 2666 (Temora Airport)Phone: (02) 6977 1088Directions: Head for Temora Airport, just follow the signs from the northern end of the main street in Temora.Website: www.aviationmuseum.com.au
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The Temora Aviation Museum has on of the worlds finest collections of flying historic aircraft.
It has the only flying Spitfire in Australia which we were lucky to see take off and do a loose low level fly by in formation with a Trojan. It also has the oldest tigermoth in Australia and the only flying Canberra there.
The museums facilities include
+ air-con display and hangars
+ gardens and pinic area
+ childrens playground
+ 38 seat theatre
+ guided tours
It's a great day for the whole family! Leave a Comment Address: 1 Menzies Street Temora NSWPhone: 0269771088Directions: Driving it is next to the airport. Flying in Identifier: YTEM Positioin: S34 25.3 E 147 30.7 Elevation 921 Feet Runways 18/36 1468m sealed & 09/27 815 gravel Avgas is available @ the aero clubWebsite: www.aviationmuseum.com.au
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Three days of full on aerobatic fun.
The comp range is from the basic level for the "newbees" to the out of this world unlimited "madmen" (well just one this yr Tom Moon).
Getting to watch was just great, our club (S.A.S) grabbed a load of placings in two levels! Go S.A.S!!
It was a great chance to be able to check out all sorts of different types of planes from Yaks to Trojans, and seeing them in action! Leave a Comment Address: Temora Airport
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