Flying Rotarians

Posted by Michael Milston on Mar 31, 2017
 
Rotary Fellowships are very friendly, independent, social groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to extend your Rotary friends around the world.

One such example is the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians, or as it is more commonly known “IFFR”, which, says Mike McFarlane (President and Australian Chair) "has been facilitating promoting Rotary and aviation as an opportunity for fellowship and service all around the world for some 52 years."
 
The goal of IFFR is to achieve a better understanding of Aviation among non-flying Rotarians and others, through appropriate Rotary Club programs, planned flying events known as Fly-Ins and flying activities.

If you are interested, Read More to find out about the upcoming fly-in in our District...
 
 
Many IFFR members fly their own personal airplane often supporting local or international charities. Some members donate their time, funds and aircraft to provide help via “Angel Flight’ to socially disadvantaged folk in regional areas requiring ongoing medical support.
 
Typically, there are two, regular Fly-Ins per year.  These events incorporate Executive meetings, an Annual General Meeting and a General Members meeting.  They are normally brief, typically held on the Friday evening and followed by fellowship.  The fellowship continues all day Saturday and Sunday, usually enjoying a coach tour of the local area and sharing the Saturday night dinner with a local Rotary Club.
 
The Fly-Ins are held at different locations around Australia with the two 2017 events planned for:
  • Wagga Wagga,  NSW on 21 -23 April 2017
  • Launceston,  TAS  on 13 - 15 October 2017 - Flying in from Denmark for the Tassie Fly-In will be the current World International IFFR President Svend Andersen and Carina.
So, if you are a Rotarian, or a former Rotarian and have a passion for aviation then this is the Fellowship for you.
For more information please see the website at www.iffr.org.au