MidWest Aero Club

06/04/2026

A good bit of practice today for the Anzac day dawn flyover. Up the front was the Shine Aviation Bonanza , RV7 and Sonex in Vic formation over the city.

10/03/2026

Hi All

A quick reminder asking who would like to go in this Sundays Flying Competition with briefing @ 2:30 pm. We need a minimum of 6 entrants to secure the booking & at this stage we have 2. If everyone could kindly let me know by tomorrow afternoon that will be much appreciated.

Cheers Butch

08/03/2026

Just a reminder to members about the Beverley Airshow. It would be great to see everyone there! April 11th.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS EVENT INFORMATION When is the Beverley Airshow? The Beverley Airshow is set to take off on April 11th, 2026. What aircraft and performers will be there? Stay tuned as we announce our performer and aircraft schedule in the lead up to the 2026 event.Please be aware program,....

24/11/2025

Members,

A reminder our final club competition will be held on Sunday the 30th of November, briefing at 2.30pm with flying starting at 3pm.

After the competition a BBQ dinner will be held with presentation of awards.

As well as Club Champion award to be presented, the Al Wheat memorial award, the Bert Christoff memorial award, and the Wooden Spoon will also be presented. To achieve this we required members to nominate other member for the awards. Nominations required by this Wednesday the 26th of November .

The Al Wheat award is for best club person. For someone who has helped and contributed to activities around the club in the last 12 months.

The Bert Christoff Award is for someone who has made an achievement in aviation in the last 12 months.

The Wooden Spoon is a light hearted dig at something someone who has inadvertently not quite come up to par. Could be anything from transmitting on the wrong frequency, leaving the master on, trouble starting, mistaking position. The options are endless.

With the above award if you could nominate anyone you think meets the criteria. Just email in the peoples name and why you think they should be nominated for the award. You can nominate more than one person for each of the awards.

For the BBQ everyone is welcome. Bring anyone that might be interested. We just need to know numbers for catering before the night. Meat will be supplied for the BBQ, if everyone could just bring a salad to share on the night.

Hope to see as many people that can make it. Close enough for a Christmas drink.

29/07/2025

Hello all,

The Midwest Aero Club now has a fresh new website.
Click the link to veiw.

midwestaeroclub.com.au

25/07/2025

Hello,
This Sunday, the 27th of July at 3pm, the Midwest Aero Club will be holding its annual general meeting. We encourage all financial members to attend if possible. Nominations have been submitted for committee positions. Positions can still be nominated on the day if you are interested in running for an position.
We look forward to seeing everyone there.

18/03/2025

Hello all, With the cooler weather coming on we now have our first competition scheduled for this coming Sunday 23rd @ 2:30 pm. Could I please ask if you are going to enter, to email or text by this Wednesday so we can confirm numbers.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you all out there this weekend, be it in the flying comp, or just for the social get together.

06/01/2025

Sad to read of the passing of Vic Birkhead a former member of our Club. RIP Vic

15/12/2024

JOHN KELLY
An inaugural member since the formation of the Midwest Aero Club in 1989…

Always been a committed club member, even when living away for a time

A hard doer, well known for pushing boundaries to get things done - which on occasion has brought him undone!

Speaking of boundaries being pushed, we have JK to thank for refurbishing part of the Club’s airside fence!

John is a consistent contestant in Club Competitions and a solid competitor… unafraid to point out any inaccuracies on the Judge’s part…

A frequent wooden spoon contender & winner… in fact the Club Newsletter used to have a segment called Kelly’s Corner to detail the latest exploits of JK & other members.

His long term commitment to the club reaches its peak on the 4th stubby…

Never short of an opinion…

Always in favour of what is good for the club and its members… and first to put his hand up for a Busy Bee etc whenever required.

“For being an inaugural member and consistent Club Contributor, longtime Vice President, Past Captain, Vice-Captain and Committee Member & Scholarship Sponsor,

It is my pleasure to Present John Kelly with Life Membership of the Midwest Aero Club… Congratulations John!

12/12/2024

Members,



With the silly season upon us the club would like to welcome everyone to the club this Sunday for a Christmas drink.



Our club captain Paul (Butch) Pettit has informed me he would also on Sunday like to share some exciting news for the club going forward this year.



Hope you can all come along from about 4 onwards.

11/11/2024

Hi all,
A reminder for the club comp and awards presentation for next weekend.

If possible can everyone planning to attend let Ross know for catering purposes. Everyone is welcome to bring along friends, family and partners. If you'd also like to help out with catering (salads, snacks) please also contact Ross for details.