Gold Coast Sports Flying Club

24/05/2026

Coming along to the annual Clifton Fly-In Breakfast, taking place on Sunday, 14 June 2026 from 8:00am to 10:00am!

AvGas and Mogas will be available by prior arrangement (cash or direct debit accepted).

A cooked breakfast will be available, with donations appreciated. Complimentary tea and coffee will also be available in the hangar.

A coffee van will be on site for additional refreshments (payment required).

Register your attendance, along with any guests attending with you at: https://www.loneeagleflyingschool.org.au/event-details/clifton-breakfast-fly-in-14-june-2026

15/05/2026

23/04/2026

Merv Hargraves came 3rd in OzStol in the Light Touring division flying his Bearhawk. Well done Merv!

18/04/2026

Massive congratulations to James Weightman, winner of OzStol 2026! Winner in by the Bush/Experimental category in the Orion Cub and 2nd in the Light Sport category in his Bobber.

16/03/2026

The countdown is on for Fly’n For Fun 2026 — with just 14 days to go until aviation takes over Parkes! ✈️

There’s still time to register your FREE attendance and be part of an unforgettable weekend celebrating all things aviation.

The weekend will follow an advised schedule, with Friday and Sunday dedicated to pilot arrivals and departures to support smooth airspace coordination and relaxed travel. Saturday will be the feature day, packed with static aircraft displays, flight activity, engaging seminars, interactive exhibits,and evening entertainment.

Event highlights include:
• A wholesome Friday night BBQ at the Parkes Aero Club to kick off the festivities
• A high-energy, hands-on STEM experience with That Pilot Guy
• The “Avoiding Loss of Control” webinar with internationally respected aviation safety expert Rich Stowell
• A relaxed Saturday Film Night around the campfire, proudly sponsored by Jabiru Aircraft

In a special milestone moment, the BushCat aircraft built in just five days by an all-women team will be test flown during the event — an inspiring showcase of skill, teamwork and opportunity within aviation.

Interested in finding out more about what Fly’n For Fun 2026 has to offer? With 25+ expert exhibitors and a jam-packed Saturday schedule, there truly is something for everyone.

Learn more and register here:
https://flynforfun.aero/whats-on/ ✈️

13/02/2026

***This forecast is no longer valid and was further downgraded on Friday!*** 8AM FRIDAY SEQLD FORECAST UPDATE - SE COAST RAINFALL TOTALS DOWNGRADED > Reading is important >
Overnight and early this morning the ECMWF forecast model (the most accurate in the world) has updated with the most recent run reducing the next 3 day rainfall totals along the South East Coast district by about half. That is great news if it stays that way because the last thing we want or need after being so dry for so long is bad flooding - there is also good flooding if it does't do damage. There is still up to 250mm possible in the next few days though for some places circled in WHITE...

Below is the higher resolution forecast model Access C which only goes out until 10pm on Saturday ATM - that is ok it gives us better look at rainfall forecast total situation until then.

A small scale low and trough is located between the Gold Coast and Brisbane right now moving north. It is producing moderate to locally heavy rain across the GC which will also spread north into Brisbane and possibly the Sunshine Coast during the day and tonight. Burleigh has already had 100mm.
IF this low / trough stalls and gets stuck and stops or becomes slow moving then heavy rain trains over the same areas are a high risk. It is these areas that could get 250mm with flash flooding and this model data is showing that potential. (The EC model had just been going WAY harder up to 500mm).

Most of the South East Coast, Darling Downs & Granite Belt, Maranoa & Warrego districts are still forecast for GOOD rainfall of 50-100mm between today & tomorrow. Sunday also has scattered showers and rain areas continuing.
Hopefully people can actually handle the fact that weather forecasts and forecast data CHANGES, our job is to try and select the most likely result then pass it onto you.

Remember there is no need to run, rain is not acid so don't fall over and get a wet dirty ar$e lol.

Image = The latest rainfall forecast totals from Access C 8am Friday to 10pm Saturday via MetCentre WeatherWatch

25/01/2026

Airfield restrictions and runway closures February & March 2026

Visit our website for further information.

At the Special Meeting held on 2 December 2025, Club Members voted in favour of permitting a major film production to take place at the airfield during February and March 2026. Please carefully review the following restrictions and closure periods. General Restrictions Photography and filming are st...