Comanche Flyers

22/09/2025

After 15 days and 3,800km across the outback skies, the Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025 has concluded with over $1,000,000 raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

Team Comanche Flyers from Emerald came in second place on the fundraising leader board with an impressive $74,330, proving that determination on the ground can be just as vital as precision in the skies.

Duo, Wal McDowall and Tom Staines teamed up for the second time for the sky-high adventure raising funds for the Rotary Club of Emerald’s $12.5 million fundraising goal for its contribution to the RFDS Queensland’s Patient Transfer Hub at Emerald Airport....

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10/09/2025

The winners of Outback Air Race
Congrats
Wal Mc and Tom Staines came 3rd and 2nd in the fundraising

🏆 And the winner is… Team Zic!

After thousands of kilometres flown across the outback, countless laughs, and plenty of fundraising along the way, Team Zic have claimed victory in the Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025! ✈️

From their flying skills to their fundraising spirit, they’ve shown what the OAR is all about: precision, perseverance, and passion for supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

A massive congratulations to Team Zic, and to every single team who took part in this unforgettable journey. Together, we reached the skies and the $1 million milestone. 👏

08/09/2025

Well done to all the Outback Air Race participants and those who supported them

✨ Tonight marks the finale of the 2025 Red Planet Software Outback Air Race, proudly supported by our dinner sponsor Horizon Power.

Over the past 15 days, 94 participants have flown from the red sands of Yulara to the coastal skies of Carnarvon - celebrating adventure, aviation, and community, all while raising vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia ✈️💙

08/09/2025

The Gents have cracked $74,000 on the last day

Comanche Flyers are proudly based in Emerald, in the heart of Queensland's Central Highlands. We love exploring every corner of Australia by air. We’re passionate about raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, as they play a crucial role in providing life-saving care across Central Queen...

07/09/2025

LAST CHANCE - DRAWN MONDAY 8TH SEPT @ 9pm

CLOSE - TONIGHT @ 11:59 PM (Australia/Sydney).

Have you ever wanted to go on a SAFARI?
If so, here is your chance to WIN $20K towards a trip of a lifetime.

Every ticket you purchase, the funds will be transferred to the COMANCHE FLYERS fundraising efforts in this years .

And as we know, the fundsraised will go to helping with the establishment of the EMERALD RFDS PATIENT TRANSFER HUB

CLICK ON the Raffltix link below (a especially page has been made for the COMANCHE FLYERS.

Check out for more information of where you could go.
https://classicsafaricompany.com.au

Australian Air Race Events Inc proudly supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service - Outback Air Race 2025 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Drawn on: Monday,

07/09/2025

Take off at Exmouth
The dirt is nice and red.

07/09/2025

ONE DAY TO GO before the Gents finish the Outback Air Race

If you are keen to make a donation and have not yet, please click on the link
https://royal-flying-doctor-service-western-operations.grassrootz.com/outbackairrace25/team-24-comanche-flyers/donate

Once again, THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so far.
The Gents are in 2nd place

PHOTO - Ningaloo reef, WA

04/09/2025

The Gents had a great time at Onslo WA today

04/09/2025

This is why COMANCHE FLYERS are doing their bit to help get the Emerald RFDS patient transfer hub funded

Thank you to the lovely grandparent who made a donation to the boys 

02/09/2025

WOW
Thanks to everyone who had help the COMANCHE FLYERS achieve $71,112 in donations.

If you have had MAKING A DONATION something that is on your TO DO LIST, time is running out. Click on the below link

REMEMBER all money raised by the COMANCHE FLYERS will go towards the EMERALD RFDS PATIENT TRANSFER HUB. Also every donation is TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

https://royal-flying-doctor-service-western-operations.grassrootz.com/outbackairrace25/team-24-comanche-flyers/donate

02/09/2025

The boys had a trip up Ord River Dam, Kununarra
Absolutely stunning. Some of the COMANCHE FLYER Ground Crew have FOMO

27/08/2025

For those interested in following the route the COMANCHE FLYERS are following here is a google map

Outback Air Race 2025