• Pilatus was well represented with the PC-12 of Simon Hackett and a PC-24 jet both in attendance. (Steve Hitchen)
    Pilatus was well represented with the PC-12 of Simon Hackett and a PC-24 jet both in attendance. (Steve Hitchen)
  • Tim Brownridge's 1937 Stinson Reliant sits in front of the purpose-designed CVFG club rooms. (Steve Hitchen)
    Tim Brownridge's 1937 Stinson Reliant sits in front of the purpose-designed CVFG club rooms. (Steve Hitchen)
  • CVFG chairman Russell Schmidt receives the 2020 Aero Club of the Year award from CASA's Rob Walker. (Steve Hitchen)
    CVFG chairman Russell Schmidt receives the 2020 Aero Club of the Year award from CASA's Rob Walker. (Steve Hitchen)
  • Former Qantas pilot and QF32 hero Richard de Crespigny spoke to the gathering. He and his family were strong proponents for the airport. (Steve Hitchen)
    Former Qantas pilot and QF32 hero Richard de Crespigny spoke to the gathering. He and his family were strong proponents for the airport. (Steve Hitchen)
  • The RFDS contributed with a PC-24 on display. (Steve Hitchen)
    The RFDS contributed with a PC-24 on display. (Steve Hitchen)
  • One innovative feature is a Tobago gate guard on truck axle so it rotates with the wind. Locals say it's a better wind indicator than the wind sock! Yes, the prop turns with the breeze. (Steve Hitchen)
    One innovative feature is a Tobago gate guard on truck axle so it rotates with the wind. Locals say it's a better wind indicator than the wind sock! Yes, the prop turns with the breeze. (Steve Hitchen)
  • A Pitts S-1 puts on an energetic display for the gathering. (Steve Hitchen)
    A Pitts S-1 puts on an energetic display for the gathering. (Steve Hitchen)
  • An Aerotech Air Tractor AT-802 puts on a water bombing demonstration. (Steve Hitchen)
    An Aerotech Air Tractor AT-802 puts on a water bombing demonstration. (Steve Hitchen)
  • Aerobatic display team the Silver Sharks were part of the entertainment. (Steve Hitchen)
    Aerobatic display team the Silver Sharks were part of the entertainment. (Steve Hitchen)
  • The Stinson departs the newly-opened runway at Clare Valley. (Steve Hitchen)
    The Stinson departs the newly-opened runway at Clare Valley. (Steve Hitchen)
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Image Gallery: Clare Vallery Aerodrome Completed

13 April 2021
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After 13 years of hard work by a small group of airport proponents, the Clare Valley Aerodrome north of Adelaide was completed on the weekend with the official opening of the sealed runway and the lighting system. Australian Flying was on hand to help present the group with the 2020 CASA Wings Award for the Aero Club of the Year and joined in the celebrations, which included flying displays by local pilots.

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