Royal Victorian Aero Club - Latest News
- Phone
- +61 3 9580 0088
- flying@rvac.com.au
- Address
- Moorabbin Airport,
Mentone, Victoria, Australia
News
26 June 2009
Coldstream RA Instructor Training Commences
Our Recreational Aviation (RA) Instructor training course has now been approved and enquiries are welcomed for a course starting in July. The minimum RA-Aus. course requirements are 20... read more
18 June 2009
CRM in the Wire and Obstruction Environment - Wednesday August 5th
Check the attachments for more information on Crew Resource Management in the Wire and Obstruction Environment training sessions. This course will be run by Sims Parker Consulting, and will... read more
15 April 2009
ANZAC Day BBQ - Raise a Glass Appeal
The Aero Club Bar is holding a "Raise A Glass" appeal this ANZAC day, Saturday 25th April from 12:00 noon. A barrel of of VB will be sold off at $3.00 per pot and all proceeds... read more
02 April 2009
Australian Light Aircraft Championships - Success Stories
Last week our representatives traveled to Mandurah in WA (an... read more
24 March 2009
Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)
It is important for anyone engaged in any Safety Sensetive Aviation Activiy (SSAA) to be aware of the Club's DAMP policy. This policy is now part of our day to day operations, and is worth a... read more
19 March 2009
Coldstream Now Fully Operational
The Flying school at Coldstream is now fully operational. Dick Gower and Bob Boyd are again instructing with the RVAC. In addition to the CASA school, which offers private hire and... read more
12 March 2009
Yarrawonga Sport Aviation Fly-In
This event is being held on Saturday 28th March with option of a dinner in the evening and a leisurely departure on the Sunday. Students from Coldstream Recreational Aviation School will be... read more
05 March 2009
Premium High Country Fly-In
A day of premium adventure and a night of exceptional magic in the legendary Snowy Mountains. Cooryong Airport, Sat March 21, 2009. For more information visit ... read more
27 February 2009
VALE - Peter "Pip" Borrman
The Clubs' Committee, Members and Staff express their deepest sympathy at the loss of Pip Borrman as a result of an aviation accident on 25th February. Club Member and Patron of the... read more
19 February 2009
Competition Update
The first competition (Accurate Flying Left Hand Seat) is still under way, and can be flown any day up to and including Saturday 28th February. In particular, those competitors who were... read more
18 February 2009
Airshow Pilot Briefings 3rd March
Airshows Downunder, Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority invite all interested aviators to the 2009 Avalon Airshow Pilot Briefing Evenings to be held at Moorabbin and... read more
11 February 2009
Your Aircraft on Hot and Cold Days
Over the past few weeks, Melbourne has experienced some of the hottest days on record. On these particular days, the performance of your aircraft, especially the engine and power produced,... read more
11 February 2009
Photos from RVAC Christmas Party
Photos taken by Michael Ralph during the RVAC Childrens Christmas Party are now available on the internet. Our thanks go to Doreen Newman for setting this up, including restricting access... read more
11 February 2009
The Great Air Rally
The Great Victorian Air Rally is on again after missing a year. It is on the weekend of 7th and 8th of March or 7th to 15th of March to link up with Destination Avalon Air. Find more... read more
07 February 2009
Merimbula Flyaway
Detail on the Merimbula Flyaway on June 5th are available on our event calendar. Book your aircraft now.... read more
20 December 2008
NEW CFI
The Royal Victorian Aero Club has now separated the positions of Chief Pilot and Chief Flying Instructor. Joe Ferlazzo retains the... read more
23 October 2008
Children's Christmas Party
Bookings are now being taken by Helen Walker for the Children's Christmas Party on Saturday 6th December. ... read more
12 October 2008
RVAC Opens Recreational Aviation School
The Club now has a recreational aviation school and is offering training for all levels of recreational... read more
05 October 2008
2008 Captain Frank Fischer Lecture
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators 2008 Captain Frank Fischer Lecture 8pm Monday 10th November 2008 Being a Pilot, the Most Rewarding of all Professions; My... read more
29 September 2008
AVALON 2009 CLAIMS “POLE POSITION”!
NEW DATES – TUESDAY, 10 MARCH to SUNDAY, 15 MARCH, 2009 The organisers of the highly acclaimed AVALON 2009 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition... read more
29 August 2008
VALE – AKASH ANANTH
The clubs' Committee, Members and Staff express their deepest sympathy at the tragic loss of club member and student Akash Ananth. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. His... read more
23 June 2008
New Patron for Young Eagles announced
The Royal Victorian Aero club has confirmed the new Patron of Young Eagles Victoria is the RAAF Roulettes. The Roulettes are the Royal Australian Air Force's elite formation aerobatic display team... read more
16 May 2008
RVAC at the ALAC's
RVAC competitors have done well at the Australian Light Aircraft Championships (ALAC'S) held at Taree NSW in May this year. The RVAC Falcon formations team (Bob Hayter, Robin Roissetter... read more
12 May 2008
NEW MEMBER ONLY SECTION ON WEBSITE
A new member only section has been established on our website which now includes monthly and year to date competition results. See who the top flyers are in the competition system... read more
29 February 2008
RVAC wins in NZ
The Royal Victoria Aero Club Falcon Formation Team (Bob Hayter, Robin Roissetter and Andrew Stopp) have won the Wings Trans Tasman Formation Trophy in New Zealand for the second year in a row. They... read more
11 November 2007
NEW AIRCRAFT - ARRIVED AT MOORABBIN
The Royal Victorian Aero Club has taken delivery of the first of three brand new ALPHA 160A's.. ZK-ZXY was ferried by club instructor Sean Tanner and arrived today to... read more
24 September 2007
FLYAWAY - THIS MONTH
Join Memebrs and guests on this great wekend away at Shepparton and Milawa in North East Victoria. Saturday 17th November - Shepparton Cup. Sunday 18th November -... read more
17 September 2007
BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATION
The Royal Victorian Aero Club, “Royal Vic” as it is affectionately known around Moorabbin Airport, has hosted the “Dawn Patrol” annually since its inception in 1980. The... read more
02 July 2007
VALE John Lindsay
JOHN LINDSAY HONORARY LIFE MEMBER Club Member 62 Years We regret to advise all members that John Lindsay passed away on the evening 30th June 2007, John was 80 years of age.... read more
01 May 2007
NEW MEMBER BENEFITS COMING FOR 2007/ 2008
The clubs' committee is presently working on the Membership Packages for the 2007/2008 Financial Year. Club President, Stuart Rushton says "The focus is now on further improving the... read more
29 April 2007
ECHUCA FLYAWAY PLANNED
Mid-year Fly-away: Echuca ~ Winter Blues Festival ~ 28th/29th July 2007 The RVAC Social Club invites you to join an overnight fly-away in the last weekend of July. ... read more
23 April 2007
GALA CHARITY AVIATORS BALL
Last year the Aero Club celebrated its 80th birthday by hosting a Gala Charity Aviators Ball… The black tie event was an exciting, entertaining and successful event; it was attended by over... read more
15 March 2007
FLEET UPGRADE
PIPER ARROW 3 VH-SGE is the latest aircarft to be added to the Royal Victorian Aero Club fleet.... read more
15 February 2007
SPORTSTAR AIRCRAFT ONLINE NOW
The SportStar is a great training or touring aircraft - cruise at a useful 100-110kts; get in and out of short rough strips on the wide, big-wheeled gear and really go places! Equipped with Garmin... read more
02 October 2006
CLUB CHAMPION DECIDED
Steve Hulley is the 2006 Club Champion. The clubs committee, members & staff congratulate Steve on a fantastic effort throughout the year. The club formally... read more