Flying Day Information

What happens at a Flying Day?

The majority of the Museum’s aircraft will be flown on a Flying Day, with the schedule being set on the day after consideration is given to the weather and aircraft serviceability.

Visitors are able to view aircraft takeoff from a close, but safe distance into the skies above the Museum. Due to this close proximity of the aircraft, visitors are able to experience unique sights, sounds and aromas associated with the aircraft. While the aircraft is in flight, the commentators on the ground provide informative and entertaining information relating to the aircraft being flown.

The day is broken by a lunch break for half an hour and finishes with the opportunity for visitors to get up close to the aircraft and pilots during the ramp talk at the end of the day.

The Museum will often include visiting aircraft in its schedule to add to the day's events.

Opening Hours for Flying Days:

The Museum is open on Flying Days from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, with flying commencing at 11.00 am.

Food / Drinks at Flying Days:

Hot and cold food and beverages are available for purchase from the Museum’s canteen, the ‘Mess Hall’. The Mess Hall is operated through the volunteer labour of Temora’s local Fire Brigade. They will usually stock the following items:

* Sausage sandwiches
* Steak sandwiches
* Hot Dogs
* Pies
* Sausage Rolls
* Muffins
* Pre-prepared sandwiched
* Ice creams
* Cold drinks
* Tea and Coffee

All proceeds made from the Mess Hall are donated to local charities. To date, over the past five years, the Mess Hall has donated over $110,000.

Visitors also have the option of bringing their own food and refreshments, although please note that the Museum has an ‘alcohol prohibited’ policy.

Bathrooms:

The Museum provides male and female facilities as well as disabled persons' bathroom and parent's room.

Parking Areas:
By car:
The Museum has a parking area next to the Museum, which has parking attendants on Flying Days, to direct visitors to the next available parking space. This parking lot fills up quickly when busy, in which case parking is then directed to a nearby paddock area.

By aircraft:
Pilots flying into Temora are requested to be on the ground by 1030 to ensure they do not miss out on the days activities. Aircraft parking is at the Northern end of the Museum in the designated grassed parking area in front of the Temora Aero Club building. Due to flying activity throughout the day, the Museum prefers that pilots depart after 1500, however the Airport remains open throughout the day.

Identifier: YTEM

Position: S34 25.3 E147 30.7

Elevation 921 feet

Runways: 05/23  2000m sealed,

               18/36  1468m sealed,

               09/27    815m gravel

No Landing Fees

Avgas available from Temora Aero Club

Advice to pilots flying into Temora:

• The Museum will be flying aircraft between 1030-1500;
• Check NOTAMS;
• Check the current ERSA;
• The new CTAF Frequency is 126.15;
• Make standard calls;
• Unicom service may be provided on the CTAF frequency;
• Follow normal airport procedures.

Picnic Areas and seating:

The Museum has two picnic areas. There are picnic tables in a garden setting near the aviation-themed playground, as well as picnic tables on the concreted apron area underneath shade sails. The tables underneath the shade sails are nearby the Mess Hall and the aircraft action.



There is some grandstand seating provided, although due to the number of visitors on Flying Days, we advise that you bring along some fold-up chairs for extra seating. Otherwise stools are available for purchase through the Museum Giftshop and Flightline Gift Shop.

Gift Shop:

The Museum’s Gift Shop and Flightline Gift Shop stock a wide range of aviation related gifts and clothing as well as confectionary and drinks.

Theatrette:

The 38-seat theatrette has full surround sound and comfortable seating. It is currently featuring a 15-minute introductory DVD on the Temora Aviation Museum narrated by Bud Tingwell.

Playground and Kid’s Corner:

Children love the aviation-themed playground. It is situated within landscaped gardens and next to a picnic area.

‘Kid’s Corner’ is an area within the display hangar, which is only available on Flying Weekends. Children are able to partake in a colouring-in competition, and make paper aeroplanes within this area.

Air-conditioned buildings:

All buildings and hangars in the Museum’s complex are air-conditioned.

Flying Day Prices:

Flying Days prices are as follows:
Adult:                         $15.00
Adult over 65 years:    $10.00
Child (3-18 years):      $  5.00

Suggested weather protection:

When watching a Flying Display, visitors are likely to be exposed to different weather elements. So please come prepared with sun protection, as well as protection from wind and cold weather, when needed.

Unforseen circumstances:

To date, the Museum has not had to change a Flying Date, although this is always a possibility, so please check this site or call the Museum to confirm dates prior to travelling to Temora.

Flying activity may be prohibited or cancelled on the day if the weather is persistent rain, low-lying cloud/fog, locust plagues or anything else unforseen. It is also possible that certain aircraft may not fly on a Flying Day due to maintenance or serviceability difficulties.

Visitors will always be allowed entry regardless of the condition of the weather.

To check the weather around Temora, visit our weather page within the visitor information section of this website.