Can’t decide on your next club destination?
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Dear Club / Group Members,
Temora Aviation Museum would like to present your club with the opportunity to visit Australia’s most unique aviation tourist attraction, which is located in the Riverina district of NSW.
The Museum displays ex-military aircraft, which have a historical significance to Australia. What makes our collection unique is that our aircraft are maintained in airworthy condition and are flown on a regular basis.
Built on the former site of WWII No. 10 Elementary Flying Training School, the Museum features photographic and audio-visual displays on aircraft, aircrew and the magic of flight.
The theatrette plays documentaries featuring rare wartime footage, giving visitors insight of what it’s like to fly in these aircraft.
... and did we mention our Flying Weekends?
The Museum hosts flying weekends regularly throughout the year. History comes alive as the aircraft collection take to the skies accompanied by interesting commentary, interviews and music. You will also have the opportunity to talk with the pilots and get up close to the aircraft.To find out the dates of our flying days visit the Temora Aviation Museum website or give us a call!
All we ask is that you phone to notify us of the date on which your club wishes to attend. We are looking forward to your club visiting Temora Aviation Museum soon!
Regards,
Staff, Crew and Volunteers
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poster for your notice board.
Temora Aviation Museum offers:
The world’s finest collection of flying historic aircraft.
A 38-seat theatrette screening historic wartime footage.
Regularly updated displays which include the use of audio-visual presentations.
Air-conditioned buildings including: giftshop, exhibition centre, theatrette, engineering mezzanine & aircraft display hangar.
Landscaped gardens surrounding an aviation-themed children’s playground and picnic area.
Disabled access and restrooms.
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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.
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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.
Opening Hours for Non Flying Days:
The Museum is open on Non Flying Days from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
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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.
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Food / Drinks at Non Flying Days:
On non flying days the Museum operates a limited food facility. We can offer hot and cold drinks, chips, chocolates and confectionary. |
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Bathrooms:
The Museum provides
male and female facilities as well as disabled persons'
bathroom and parent's room.
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Parking Areas:
By Bus:
The Museum has four bus parking bays in its main carpark.
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 recommended 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
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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. |
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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 light fold-up chairs for extra seating.
Otherwise, stools are available for purchase through the
Museum Giftshop and Flightline Gift Shop.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Air-conditioned buildings:
All buildings and hangars in the Museum’s complex
are air-conditioned.
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Non Flying Day Prices:
Non Flying Days prices are as follows:
Adult: $10.00
Adult over 65 years: $ 7.50
Child (3-18 years): $ 5.00
No Group Discounts |
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Flying Day Prices:
Flying Days prices are as follows:
Adult: $15.00
Adult over 65 years: $10.00
Child (3-18 years): $ 5.00
No Group Discounts. |
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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.
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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.
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