New Members

The Australian Beechcraft Society is a group of aviation enthusiasts with over 170 members Australia-wide. Members include pilots, owners, instructors, student pilots, aircraft maintenance and avionics personnel.  

Why Join?

For potential new members and those looking to understand more about the Australian ABS, see abs.org.au or read on below for more information. 

For formal details of our constitution, see Constitution documents.

For all of those who share a passion with Beechcraft Aircraft, the Society offers a range of excellent resources which includes pilot safety and airmanship, social events and technical information so why not join up?  Click contact ABS for more information or to enquire about membership.

Pilot Safety & Airmanship

The ABS is extremely active in pilot safety and airmanship. It conducts Pilot Proficiency Programmes and Service Clinics (BPPP)  biennially for Members. For new members, access to the American ABS online BPPP online Ground School Course is included as part of the Membership as an extremely worthwhile Course for all Beechcraft pilots.

The 3-4 day BPPP is planned to be once again held in Cowra, the last being attended by over 70 Members, some coming from as far away as Western Australia.  It comprises a full ground school and flying program, as well as Beechcraft Maintenance Reviews (formerly called "service clinics") to have your aircraft inspected by a Beechcraft experienced LAME.  Other presentations are held for experienced pilots and newer pilots alike. A Certificate of Completion of the ground school and flying programs, undertaken by instructors accredited for the Proficiency Program, is also provided which  provides a discount on aircraft insurance with some insurers. Registration is only available to current members, and more details will be available on the members' website at www.revolutionise.com.au/abs .

One member attending his first BPPP this year commented: "I found the 3 days to be perfectly pitched on every level; flying, maintainence, equipment, theory and practical. Having our heavy-hitting ABS colleagues from the USA present was a high point."  The ABS also helps pilots expand their skills, for example through it formation flying training program. This is available to members who wish to get a formation endorsement. Apart from the incredible experience of flying in formation, the course is extremely valuable in mastering engine management, manoeuvring and positioning together with gaining a greater understanding of a Beechcraft's  flight characteristics and performance capabilities.

In addition, a maintenance seminar for LAMEs on Beechcraft piston maintenance was held in Wagga in March 2023 to enhance the level of engineering support for piston Beechcraft in Australia.

Events

The Society offers an extensive social program with fly-aways to many locations across Australia and including overseas to Noumea, PNG and New Zealand. Previous flyaways have included Tasmania, the Kimberly, North Queensland, Central Australia, North Queensland, South Australia,the Sapphire Coast, the Gold Coast, Northern Territory and the West Coast to name a few.

Touring

The ABS runs an extensive Social Program with events and flyaways to many locations across Australia including overseas to Noumea, New Zealand and PNG. Previous flyaways have included Tasmania, the Kimberly, North Queensland, Central Australia, North Queensland, South Australia, the Sapphire Coast, the Gold Coast, Northern Territory and the West Coast to name a few. These flyaways provide opportunities to see and stay in parts of Australia that few people see.  They also provide a host of information in respect airstrips, accommodation and activities to be gathered from the many members who have flown extensively across Australia.

We have also participated in unique events such as the 50 aircraft formation that flew over RAAF base Point Cook on its 100th anniversary - see RAAF flight.  Current activities of Members can also be accessed through the Australian Beechcraft Society Facebook page .

Other Benefits

Other benefits available to members are:

• support and advice in respect to Technical Information, AD's, maintenance matters and safety updates.
• assistance in the purchasing / selling, aircraft and sourcing or selling parts and equipment.
• participation in formation flying events and schools for endorsements.

For all of those who share a passion with Beechcraft aircraft, the ABS offers a range of excellent resources which includes pilot safety and airmanship, social events and technical information, so why not join up?