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  • Promote aviation positively in South Australia.
  • Enlighten readers as to the benefits of the industry to the state.
  • Report on events and news of interest to aviation enthusiasts and the wider community.
  • Encourage interest in aviation.
  • Provide our coverage as a FREE community service.

Coverage

Our immediate coverage is of Adelaide and near-by airports, such as Parafield, Aldinga. We do, where possible cover other airports in the state such as for airshows and special events. You will also find aviation news and information relating to aircraft and aviation services here on 5DME.

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There are interviews, aviation stories, aeronautical terms, Scanner frequencies and a glossary. 5DME endeavours to cover all aspects of aviation, airports and related services in South Australia. We also support the local aviation community and aviation enthusiast groups, aero clubs and more.

Information

Our team is constantly on the lookout for aviation news and images that are of interest to the aviation enthusiast community. 5DME has an extensive gallery of photos and video for your information and enjoyment.

Videos

5DME produce videos every week when possible. We have the latest information about aviation in South Australia. You can see the faces that are involved with aviation in our state.

Plane Spotting

Helpful tips and information you will need to know. What equipment, camera and lenses you will need to start your new hobby. Start Plane Spotting see Getting Started

 

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Bell 205 Helicopters at Brukunga a walk-around with Kevin McCormick

At Brukunga in the Adelaide Hills is the CFS base where the helicopter fire fighting team are located. This week we had a chat with Kevin McCormick from McDermott Aviation/Heli-Lift Australia. The video gives us an overview of the 205 and its role in CFS here in South Australia.

 

Tour Down Under Helicopters at Aldinga

The second to last Stage of the Tour Down Under bike race was held between McLaren Vale and
Willunga, South Australia. Aldinga Airfield played host to the many helicopters involved in the event.
Ranging From the R44, AS50 to the giant B205's of McDermott Aviation

Tour Down Under at Aldinga Airfield 2012 from 5DME on Vimeo.

 

Erickson Air Crane walk-around with Keith Gill

As you know, Adelaide has just had its hottest New Year's Day in 100 years. The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) utilizes the services of Erickson Air Crane as a part of its summer fire fighting arsenal. 5DME took the chance to have Erickson Training Captain, Keith Gill take us for a walk-around the Air Crane and explain the different components of the aircraft.

Read more in the 5DME Blog.

 

2012 - 5DME Back in Action early in the New Year

The team from 5DME wishes everyone all the best for 2012 and we'll be back on the job bringing you all the latest aviation information, photos and video from South Australia. We look forward to a top year on the aviation front and covering local events, aero clubs and especially the upgrades of Adelaide Airport. On the display front, our focus has been firmly fixed on the Parafield Airshow on 25th March. The airshow will be a major aviation event and we look forward to seeing you there!

Photo: Mark Pracy will be one of many special guests at the Parafield Airshow on March 25th.

Read more in the 5DME Blog.

New for Junior Aviators

Aviation for Kids!

 

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As this site does not officially represent any other organisation, official or otherwise we advise you to check the validity of data for yourself with the appropriate source before using information from this site for any purpose. We are happy to display information we come across for you to browse for your personal interest only. All photos, videos and graphics are copyright.

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