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1 Gyro News Gyro News ASRA Nationals 2017 Print post approved PP

2 Update from David Owen Things are progressing for the Nationals 2017, but still we need input from you, the membership, asto what you wish it to be: without your input it will only be a fraction of what it could be. So far the plan is: Meet and greet on the Friday afternoon onwards, with a barbeque at the airfield Friday evening. Saturday- breakfast at the airfield and food and drinks available throughout the day. There will be flying challenges including a crosscountry treasure hunt- more information to follow aswe get closer. If enough interest is forthcoming, then we are hoping to have a small minibus available to take a group on a wine tour of McLaren Vale or Langhorne Creek wine region. Ideal for those partnerswho would not prefer to hang around the airfield all day and like to explore. Expressionsof interest are essential. Simply enjoy the unspoilt beaches and swim in the crystal-clear water of Horseshoe Bay; walk or cycle the Encounter Bikeway. Saturday evening could be an evening of good food and entertainment at the Goolwa Wharf. Again, ex pressionsof interest needed to reserve space during this busy period. Sunday -breakfast at the airfield and then a fly/drive out to a picturesque location on the Fleurieu Penin sula for a lunch and presentation of prizes and awards as the 2017 Nationalsofficial proceedings conclude. Following lunch, everybody would be free to explore the region.we would of course be around to help guide and advise on thingsto see and do. Come along and help make the 2017 Nationals a vintage event! Accommodation and Travel Options The Fleurieu Peninsula is a very popular holiday destination during the Easter period with ample accommodation to cater for holiday makers. From camping to holiday villasthere should be something for everyone. Car Hire isavailable for pickup and drop off from Goolwa airport, so why not reserve a car and have it waiting for you when you arrive? Camping will be available on the airfield for $10 per night (to help cover post-event cleanup) with toilet and shower facilitiesavailable, but we need to know numbers asap. There are also campsites in very close-proximity to the airfield. Port Elliott Holiday Park elliotholidaypark.com.au/caravan.php Middleton Caravan Park GoolwaCaravan Park

3 B&b options Airbnb If anybody ishaving difficulty finding accommodation or just wantshelp with bookings, then please contact myself by at or the GoolwaVisitor Information on Tourist office information. Contact Information To enable us to cater for everyone, please register your interest in attending the Nats 2017 NOW. David at or Rick at We have created a Facebook group page for all thoughts and sharing of information so please visit us on Port Elliott and Freeman Lookout

4 ASRA Goolwa Nationals... contd Aircraft parking area Camping area Shower / Toilet area Runways for use during ASRA National Possible competitions area Airfield Thanks to the generosity of Goolwa Airfield owners Geoff Eastwood and family,we are able to host the 2017 Nationals at this excellent facility. Aircraft with Radio. Opposite for non radio traffic 1. Richard is looking into NOTAMS notification procedure. 2. Maybe possibility of use of a hanger during the weekend? ASRA Nationals th - 17th April Sight seeing Complete with a program of flying challenges and adventures there is an abundance of sight-seeing opportunities, we aim to make the 2017 Nationals a fun family event. The Fleurieu Peninsula is an adventure playground famous for its coastal thrills, secluded beaches, scenic tours and unspoilt wildlife. If you have had enough of the airport then why not visit Goolwa and Middleton beach. Great surf only 5 minutes from the airport. Lake Alexandrina and PS Oscar W. Take a trip on the 1908 paddle steamer Oscar W around Lake Alexandrina. Steam Ranger Heritage Railway. Take the Cockle Train from Goolwa to Victor Harbor along the ocean side to visit Granite Island and the horse drawn tram. Visit the Wine regions of Mc Laren Vale and Langhorne Creek. Sample South Australia s amazing food and wine.

5 Red Gum wine press at Bleasdale Winery, Langhorne Creek Port Elliott and Horseshoe Bay Summer

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