Jamestown Flying Group is a sports club located in the Northern Areas Council of South Australia. The club is passionate about aviation and offers a range of activities for aviation enthusiasts in the Jamestown area.
The club holds regular meetings on the third Monday of every month at Sir Hubert Wilkins Aerodrome in Jamestown at 8pm. The meetings are open to all aviation enthusiasts, and the club encourages anyone with an interest in flying to join. For more information about the meetings, interested individuals can contact Sharon Thomas at 0427 641 993.
To get to the aerodrome by vehicle, visitors can follow the signposts on the Orroroo Road and Ayr Street in Jamestown. It is approximately a 2. 75-hour drive from Adelaide. For those arriving by aircraft, Jamestown is 104 nautical miles north of Adelaide or 206 kilometres by road.
The aerodrome's coordinates are 33° 12’S 138° 37’ E, with an elevation of 1538 ft. The runways are 34/16 and are bitumen sealed. Left-hand circuits apply in all conditions, and the COM frequency is 126. 7.
Pilots should take note of hilltop power lines to the east when flying into Jamestown.
The Jamestown Flying Group is also known for hosting the annual Air Spectacular event. The next Air Spectacular will be held on Sunday, October 8th, 2023, at Sir Hubert Wilkins Aerodrome in Jamestown, South Australia. General admission tickets for adults are $35, while reserved area seating is available for $60 or $80 in the grandstand. Children between the ages of 6 and 16 can enter for $15, and children under 6 enter for free.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day of the event, which opens at 8am. The first performance of the day starts at 10:45am, and the event concludes at approximately 4pm. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase, and there will be family-friendly activities on-site. Dogs are not allowed at the event.
In addition to general admission tickets, the club offers a Gold Pass ticket option. This ticket includes entry to the Air Show and Hubert Wilkins Building, a sit-down lunch (with dietary restrictions accommodated), free drinks (including alcohol), nibbles within the Hubert Wilkins Building, VIP parking, and car entry via a special gate. Gold Pass tickets are priced at $170 for adults and $60 for children.
The club also organises a Saturday night dinner on the 7th of October, the evening before the Air Spectacular. The dinner costs $25 per person for a two-course meal, and dietary requirements can be accommodated. On Saturday, there is no official entertainment, and roads will be closed in the afternoon. Parking on-site is not available after 6:00 pm.
For pilots planning to fly into Jamestown for the Air Spectacular, the club provides important pilot information that should be checked and printed before arrival. This information can be found in a PDF format on the club's website.
Overall, Jamestown Flying Group is a vibrant sports club that caters to aviation enthusiasts in the Northern Areas Council. From regular meetings to the annual Air Spectacular event, the club offers a range of activities and opportunities for individuals interested in aviation.