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Party Place?
We went out to check out the facilities at the aerodrome. There were a bunch of miscreants recovering from their party in the parking lot amongst the private hangars and business. Beer cans and underwear (no kidding) strewn all over. I'd be wary if I had a private aircraft out there.
Came by for a visit
We popped by in the car to check the place out. Nice long grass strip with taxi entrance/exits on each end. Nice houses, all with private aircraft. There was even a Robinson helicopter.
re: When does it open
According the the Italian Wikipedia article, the airport has been open since the 1920s, and expanded its runway in April 2009 to handle jets like the B737 and A320. Current scheduled service is to Verona only.
re: When does it open
Airports don't fly anywhere. They just sit there and let the planes come to them.
Pontecagnano Airpor
I am given to understand it opened in mid 2008 and closed soon after is this still the case?
When does it open
Is the airport open and where does it fly to?
First Solo!!
Did my first sole here a looong time ago! Note the shortness of the strip which makes it good for training.
re: An emotion of a Vietnamese-American at the Tan Son Nhat
Reply to @tt: I know what you mean, but basically it is another form of giving tips although people usually feel better if giving tips in the open space (and not being asked for) although Vietnameses are not customed to accept tips in the open space (and in front of others). In USA, I give tips to cab drivers everytime although I don't have to but I do (and usually the cab drivers don't do anything for me - I carry my own bags). So it would reasonable to give tips to people who help you with your lugages (and they will after accepting your tips).
Just another thought through my mind, what would the cab driver (in USA) says to himself if I don't give him any tip? You would never know!
NSFA
RUNWAY---08---109.90---077º
NFFN
RUNWAY 02---109.90---124º
NVVV
RUNWAY 11---VFR---110º
CBCS
RUNWAY 15---109.90---150º
YPDN
RUNWAY 29---109.70---285º
WSSL
RUNWAY 21---VFR---210º
Former airbase
According to the Wikipedia article, this was once a Soviet airbase. The Estonian military left in 2001, and since then, it's been used for driver training and by some motorized paragliders and ultralights. The runway is in very bad shape.
Nice little aiport
Very well maintained, and a very nice strip to land on. The airport was pretty much vacant when I was there, but it is in general a very decent facility.
re: location
Moved -- thanks.
Airport May Be Renamed
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2009/09/03/airport-bishop.html
Watch out For Traffic!
Two airplanes have hit tractor trailers while on short final for RWY 16.
http://ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_id=20001208X08925&ntsbno=SEA97IA217&akey=1
yorkie again
also, i've paid not much right now, is there any way to get the money i've already paid back?
scam? teacup yorkie terriers.
I'm supposed to be getting a teacup terrier from someone in cameroon. i was wondering if i should go through with this or not? she seems ligit but i don't want to go through with this if i am going to get scammed. anyone know anything about the teacup terriers?
location
The airstrip is actually a half mile southwest of the location shown
re: Two separate airports
Reply to @david: Also, Airnav lists different runway lengths for the two runways. I'd suggest that maybe they used to be one and were cut in half - that would explain the remark about the ditch at one end of the runway.
re: Two separate airports
Reply to @david: Both airports are in the FAA database, and they list different owners. Check out the AirNav.com listings.
Two separate airports
This is, apparently, a separate airport from the adjacent Abba's Airport http://www.ourairports.com/airports/91OR/ -- see my comment on 91OR.
Two separate airports
Several sources state that Abba's Airport and Bushnell Airport http://www.ourairports.com/airports/5OR2/ are two separate airports, though a labeled photo on airnav.com suggests that they might share their runway across two properties. Does anyone have more information?
re: SCAM!
WWW.IC3.GOV
re: Airport or helipad ?
Reply to @Zoran: Absolutely right -- I checked the Australia AIP online to confirm, then edited the listing.
re: 3 bulldog puppiues ...want to know if it is a scam...
hello, im suppose to be getting a parrot from a guy named henery brain has anyone been in contact with this guy besides me please e-mail me at tinamt68@yahoo.com thanks
Airport or helipad ?
It doesn't look like an airport. Perhaps it's mean Westmead Hospital helipad (33.8052 S, 150.9892 E) ?
Properly "Modimolle Airfield"
Officially, this should be "Modimolle Airfield", but according to Wikipedia and other sources, most people still refer to the town (and the airport) by its former name, Nylstroom.
Operated by the East Rand Flying Club
The East Rand Flying Club operates Springs Airfield, and they hold a fly-in breakfast every summer. Here's a thread on this year's:
3 bulldog puppiues ...want to know if it is a scam...
so i am talking to this guy who says he is sending me a buklldog puppy i just have to pay for the shipoping and the dog is already in the airport i just have to pay the remaining $74 for the flight fee. he claims he has paid the rest of $310 and i could pay him back when i receive the puppy... but what i'm wondering is if anyone on here about the bull dog scams from camroon knows any of the bull dogs names. he showed me pictures of all three there were 2 females and one male the male was the one i wanted he said his name was benito i think the girls were named vivi and teava, so please if you read this and you can help me please e-mail me at lisabravo@live.com thank you so much
Disputed island
Europa Island, in the Madagascar Strait, currently has no permanent inhabitants. France has de-facto control of the island, and manages the airstrip and NDB, but Madagascar also claims ownership.
Go for a walk
Its a great airport to fly to if you want to walk into town, take a look around, and have a coffee. Unique little town in the middle of southern sk. http://www.atouchofeurope.net
federal $ coming
Just announced - a new row of hangars are getting built.
pleasant parking spot
Victor's crew is always warm & friendly to fly-in visitors, despite the fuel issue.
Landing permission
It is not permitted to use Rena for civil air traffic except in emergencies.
Pilot Controlled Lights
Transmit on 123.5 for 5 seconds. Lights turn off after 12 minutes.
What we found there.
Its a great private grass strip on a ridge with good views. They have all natural vegetables in season and fruits like apples and pears. They have several square dances each summer. Their club is the Fly'N Squares and they do "fast track".
Spectacular approach!
The approach is an offset localizer with curved approach lights, down into a fjord. Interesting missed approach and departure procedure too. The scenery is unbelievably beautiful. Efficient service from the airport staff, reasonable Avgas price for Europe.
Information
Joint Civ/Mil airport. Civilian part is the small apron on west side of runway.
Currently served by Air Norway twice a day.
Watch for high, gusty winds near the rim of the canyon
I wanted to land here and hike to the lookout, but the winds were high and gusty at the canyon rim, so I limited myself to a touch&go and a flight along the rim of the canyon. I couldn't see a windsock after circling twice, so I suspect it was wrapped around the pole somewhere. The winds are always shifting along the canyon rim and I would recommend only landing early in the AM or at dusk, when it is calm and cooler.
Good overnight stop
I landed here at 8PM for fuel and a place to overnight. The FBO was closed, I could access the terminal but the TSA guy and the cleaners in the terminal had no idea where I could leave the aircraft. I tied down beside a Citation in front of the FBO, grabbed my stuff and used the terminal wifi to find a hotel. The Holiday Inn Express sent a car to pick me up. All of the local hotels advertised shuttle service and offer "corporate" pilot rates. The hotels and chain restaurants are all clustered in one section of town, I had no problems finding a restaurant that still served beer and a burger at 10PM. The hotel also provided a car to take me to the airport in the morning, something that a Holiday Inn Express doesn't normally do.
The next morning, the FBO staff were very friendly and quick. They moved my plane so the Citation could depart, but tied it down again just like I would do. I would go back there again if I return to explore the Snake River Canyon airstrips.
re: Ottawa's mystery airport
I can't find any info about this strip - is it still private or PPR? I have done low approaches numerous times, it seems there are some terrain gradient challenges at the East end of the strip. I'd be willing to take the Husky in for a visit and offer an unbiased opinion on the runway conditions.
Beautiful Place!
One of the nicest places to land and camp at. The approach is a little unorthodox, a curved base/final to stay clear of the terrain. If you drag it in, you might lose sight of the runway, but if you like to slip you can come in very steeply from the East side.
Lots of wildlife on and around the strip, deer wander through your campsite at all times of the day. The Ranger at the station is very helpful with ideas of where to hike, what to see. They are always ready for a visit, the historic ranger station is right at mid-field.
Don't go here to practice your touch & goes, you will just piss off the numerous hikers and campers who are in the protected wilderness area. And the Ranger takes note.
Good strip to practice on before going further afield
The Fly Montana guidebook describes this strip as a good place to practice on, the field is outside of the protected wilderness area and a road runs right alongside it. Practice your backcountry approaches and higher altitude takeoffs and landings here before venturing into the more pristine (and protected) backcountry strips.
Runway 26A = taxiway A
According to the Canada Flight Supplement (AIP), runway 26A is actually part of taxiway A, available for VMC day departures only, when runway 26L is active. Apparently, that means smaller aircraft are allowed to take off straight from the taxiway instead of waiting in line for the big runway. There's no corresponding 08A, but if the wind's almost always blowing in off the ocean on a VMC day, it wouldn't be that useful anyway.
re: SkyTrain Service
Reply to @YHZ: Great news! Now if only Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, etc. could follow suit and link their light rail to their main airports.
Greenbank Flyin
🔗 Tue, 08 Sep 2009
— Anonymous Flyer at Emsdale Airport, Canada
Please post to appropriate persons
Greenbank Airport is happy to announce a FLYIN / drive in
Sunday Sept 27 2009,
Noon til 4pm
Free burgers and drinks, guest speakers on aviaition related topics.
contact Larry Bonehill
Airport Manager 416 984 6449
manager@greenbankairways.com