Airport comments for Oceania
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Dobber
Don't do a go-round he flying school will ping you to CASA for low flying
In fact don't do anything wrong here - leafe that to them - two standards!!!!
re: Runway closure.
Thanks for the info - I've marked 18/36 as closed.
Runway closure.
the shire has recently (Feb 2010) errected a fence on the south side of the east west runway which runs across the north south runway.
the shire will nolonger maintain the north south runway and have placed out os service crosses along the north west runway.
Avgas at Cassidy International
Flying on a ferry flight with my new (used) Saratoga from USA to Australia and the ferry company has scheduled landing at Cassidy for fuel. If there is no avgas then I won't be going any further. They always land there so I assume they arrange to ensure it is available.
USA Army Air Corps World War II
Dear Staff,
Do you have any information regarding the role of the Island of Tongareva during World War II? My Father was stationed there in 1942 or 43 to 1944. He helped to build a radar tower as part of his assigned duties. Thanks for any information you can provide.
Sincerely,
Vi Erickson
verick@french.toast.net
re: MDU
Although I do not know Graham, I understand he is retired somewhere on the Sunshine Coast (Queensland).
Things to do in and around Perth
I made a list of things to do in and around Perth, most of them are near Jandakot!
Please visit
perth.netii.net
re: Airfield now closed
Thanks for the update -- I can see a ditch or path cut across the runway in the satellite view.
Airfield now closed
This airstrip has been closed by its owner (University of Queensland)
re: MDU
Reply to @Ozguy: Greetings - I lived there in about 1966 - agree with you. Wonder where Graham Syphers is these days. Wonderful memories - cheers, John Rutter. TAL Trainee.
5 Star William Creek - don't miss it
Fabulous place, fabulous people. Hats off to Trevor, Mim and Edwina for a truly memorable stay at the William Creek Hotel. Couldn't have asked for more.
Glider winch launch
Glider strip only, no aerotow, winch launch only: The old V8 powered contraption will slingshot you up to 1000ft AGL in 40 sec, completely exhilarating!
Away from it all!!!
Just flew in: Great retreat with access to the beach and safe swimming!
First Hand Update
Polynesian airlines serves this airport with scheduled flights within Samoa and to/from American Samoa.
It was recently closed by the government citing safety concerns according to an American Samoan who I spoke to while waiting to take a flight to the other island of 'Upolu.
Better security and a new runway was installed to meet up with government standards. However, since the reopening of the airport it's been used much less by the public. Perhaps they don't know it's open again? Much better way to get to/from Savai'i/'Upolu than taking the ferry.
station strip
1800 ft elevation
You need permission to operate at this strip
Notes
Short (440m), marginal airstrip.
re: wrong coordinate
Made the change.
wrong coordinate
The listed coordinate is in the middle of the ocean!
Maybe try this one: 35.7550 S 137.9583 E
re: YHOX closed
Reply to @Yannick: Bugger!!!!
YHOX closed
And the first thing they did is bulldoze the runway :/
re: Wattle Hills Airport
Private- best to check before using
Wattle Hills Airport
Good sand strip- no facilities, no water, best going to Lockhart
Airport is now closed
According to an article on Flightglobal (http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/09/15/332297/fiji-closes-biaugunu-airport.html) this airport is now closed. The airport was opened in 1980 but scheduled services ceased in 1984 when better roads made travel by other means more practical.
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
re: Airport or helipad ?
Reply to @Zoran: Absolutely right -- I checked the Australia AIP online to confirm, then edited the listing.
Airport or helipad ?
It doesn't look like an airport. Perhaps it's mean Westmead Hospital helipad (33.8052 S, 150.9892 E) ?
re: Wrong Place
I've moved the airport marker to what looks like an airstrip near those coordinates.
Wrong Place
Airport shown in wrong location
Try about -43 15' 147 23'
Wake Island
I was in the Marine Corps and Stopped at Wake for refueling. As out of the way it is, it is one of the most beautiful places i got to visit while stationed on Okinawa. I would love to visit it again one day.
PGSN
RUNWAY 07---109.90---066º
re: Location on Google is wrong
Thanks -- I've moved the airport marker.
Location on Google is wrong
The Google marker is showing the wrong locaton. The airstrip is actually about 7km west of where it is marked. If you look at the township of Cabramurra, the airstrip is about 2km NE of the township - you can see it pretty obvious on the satellite photo. Half of the airstrip is a bitumen surface, the rest is hard packed gravel, and there is a now a cloud seeding testign staton adjacent to the airstrip (as well as a weather station which has been there since around 1960).
Manuka Point
600m in length
outstanding airstrip
My first touch and go
Never realised how fast this operation takes... a few seconds. No time for chit-chat or welcome drinks.... off and away again.
My first controlled airspace.
I was so nervous nearly missed the approach. Lovely place to have a snack.
PPL passed here
A lovely country side aerodrome. A small club with several aircrafts, and many friendly people. Thanks RNAC
Well maintained runway
Served with regular charter flight from Yap Island
Radio Frequencies
The radio frequencies are wrong
CTAF = 126.7
Area = Melbourne Centre 135.25
re: YADG
Reply to @PILOT99: This must be THE best airport to fly into in SA. Beautiful club house with delightful staff and superb food. We are always greeted like old friends
YHOX IS CLOSED
Closed and sold for industrial land 2008. So ends the history of a useful WW2 vintage airport. Sad to think that the Commonwealth Government sold all three Sydney GA airports to the same greedy organisation.
great place
did my tif at barwon heads it was great ,nice people, looking forward to my next lesson ,great place ,couldn't think of a place with better views to learn to fly.
Kyneton Aerodrome
Kyneton Aerodrome is a regional airport which is home to the Kyneton Aero Club and a base for many privately owned aircraft
re: Best aeroclub around.
Bloody narrow strip though, makes it a bit harder to judge your approach than average. Otherwise, good facilities and nice people.
Landing
A great place to land for a snack break under the eye of Mount Cook
Care Needed - John Ryner
🔗 Thu, 04 Mar 2010
— Anonymous Flyer at Aldinga Airport, Australia
Yes they have a reputation for dobbing aviators in to CASA – I was warned!
The school is called Adelaide Biplanes, they have some kind of mental problem.
Just stick to rules and you will be OK, there own students can do what they like.
Also beware of aircraft landing in any direction on any strip at the same time – its pretty crazy – well it was when I landed there a few time on my SA holiday.