FINAL APPROACH - Whyalla Wings Airport Open Day Flight Schedule

Published 26th October 2022

The flight schedule has been finalised and its all happening this Saturday 29 October at the Whyalla Wings Airport Open Day.

flyer schedule

26 October 2022

The flight schedule has been finalised and its all happening this Saturday 29 October at the Whyalla Wings Airport Open Day.

The day will kick off with the foreshore flyer over by the Grumman Avenger WWII Bomber at 12pm, followed by the official event beginning at 1pm at the Whyalla Airport.

Featuring Paul Bennet Airshows, you’ll see the Grumman Avenger, Wolf Pitts Pro and Edge 540 on the ground and in the air, with Paul Bennet and Glenn Graham showing off their world-leading aerobatic manoeuvres.

It’s FREE entry, with a number of free and paid activities, including food stalls, helicopter rides, plane displays, music and dance, kid’s zone, and plenty more to keep the whole family entertained.

We have even arranged a charity plane pull with teams from the YMCA, Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness and SES competing to pull the Grumman Avenger. We will be calling for donations during the plane pull event with all money raised being donated to the RFDS – Royal Flying Doctors Service.

The event is free, registration is encouraged via the Eventbrite link below. By registering to attend, you will go in the draw to WIN a flight in the Grumman Avenger, valued at $1,200. To register and check out the terms and conditions visit Eventbrite Register your ticket/s now

Important information about the event:-

Registration/ Booking a FREE ticket:

You do not have to register to attend the event, however we are encouraging registrations so that event organisers can cater appropriately. By registering you also go in the draw to win a flight in the Grumman Avenger* terms and conditions apply. Check the Eventbrite page for terms and conditions.

Parking:

Limited parking will be available at the Whyalla Airport with traffic management in place this includes disabled parking. There will also be parking available at Jubilee Park (Whyalla Showgrounds) with shuttle busses running throughout the event. All caravans and motorhomes are to head straight to Jubilee Park and catch a shuttle bus to the event. The buses will run continuously throughout the event.

Weather:

The forecast at this stage is looking great, 20 degrees. There will be marquees set up at the event, but we encourage people to dress for the weather conditions. Should the event need to be cancelled due to inclement weather an announcement on social media, and an email to those that have registered will be sent.

Seating:

There will be limited seating and shade available so please bring along your camp chairs and find a nice spot to setup in the viewing area!

Noise environment:

If you are sensitive to sound, we encourage you to bring your own ear protection. The terminal will be open with A Little Fried operating their café.

Parents retreat:

Kellie from the Australia Breastfeeding Association will be located inside the terminal set up with a parents retreat area. Kellie will be providing a safe space for feeding and changing and toys to keep the little ones busy.

Cash and card:

There will be a variety of food and beverage options available at the event. Please note that some vendors will only accept cash and there are no ATM facilities onsite.

Whyalla City Council wishes to thank all our great Sponsors, please support those companies that support this inaugural event and our community: