A BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR AT TEMORA AVIATION MUSEUM'S FLYING DAY – 28 NOV 2009

Join us at the Temora Aviation Museum to see, hear and experience one of the world’s finest collections of flying historic aircraft in action. See the only flying Spitfire and the oldest flying Tiger Moth in Australia, the Super Constellation, Meteor, Vampire, Dragonfly, Canberra Bomber and numerous other aircraft in the air and on display.

Additionally, the AIAA Sydney Section has arranged for a behind the scenes tour of the museum with the chief engineer of the Temora Aviation Museum. This is an incredible opportunity to hear from the man in charge of ensuring these amazing planes continue to delight now and in the future.

This promises to be a great day for anyone with an interest in aircraft and the magic of flight, and is suitable for the whole family. All are welcome.

Date: Saturday 28th November 2009

Travel Arrangements: You will need to make your own way to the flying day (travel details at http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au/visit/howtogetthere.cfm), however the AIAA Sydney Section is willing to help coordinate carpooling for those who would like this option. If you would like to carpool with someone else or have a few seats to offer in your car please contact Lachlan on the details below to discuss. There are also a limited number of seats available in the cars of committee members from Canberra attending this event. Please be aware that if you choose to carpool with someone else in a private vehicle, you do so at your own risk. The AIAA Sydney Section and its committee members are not responsible for transport to and from the Temora Aviation Museum.

Cost: While there is no extra charge for the behind the scenes tour, please note that you will have to pay for your own entry to the flying day. Please see www.aviationmuseum.com.au for flying day ticket prices.

Time: It is advisable to leave Canberra between 7am and 7:30am to ensure that you arrive at Temora before the flying commences for the day. The behind the scenes tour will begin at 3pm at the conclusion of the day’s flying. There is plenty of parking at the flying day and the AIAA will have a sign-posted area where you can gather to meet other AIAA and RAeS members and their guests. You may also like to bring folding chairs, packed lunch, etc.

RSVPs essential: Please RSVP to Lachlan Blackhall on lachlanblackhall@gmail.com or 0412 946 126 by Monday 23rd November. Please contact Lachlan if you require any more details about travel arrangements or the day's activities. A flyer with all the details is also attached. Feel free to forward details of this event to others who may be interested. ALL are welcome.

For information about upcoming events by the local AIAA section visit http://www.aiaa.org/portal/sydney