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Previous comment re Melton Airport
That should red "escapologist".
Melton Airport
Melton was the location for the Harry Houdini Memorial Air Show in March 2010, commemorating the centenary of the first flight by a powered aircraft in Australia, at nearby Diggers Rest in 1910. The pilot was Harry Houdini, world famous esvapologist.
Avalon uses.
Avalon is a maintenance base for QANTAS. It is also the home of the Australian International Air Show each 2 years on the odd year (2007, 2009, 2011, etc.) It is also a passenger terminal for Jetstar and Tiger Airways.
Updated Details.
Elevation - 280'
CTAF - 119.1
Circuits - Quite wide and all to the East at 1500'
Fly neighbourly procedures apply
Prior permission to operate required - +61 3 9736 1406
Coldstream Traffic
I was there today, but did not spot the bright green aircraft! Winston
Visit to Point Cook.
They have a museum of aviation that is worth a look and coin operated BBQ's. You need to get permission before going here but the fee in nominal and you can do circuit practice all you want. It's a very clean and well kept airfield and has superb runways. Some flight schools use this place for circuit training. The pier at the south end is blocked and you can't go on it. I hear they did some filming of Mad Max or Road Warrior movie here at the water tank in the 80's.
Hanger 19
If you are in the area drop in to Hangar 19, Peter and Anne will welcome you with a coffee or tea and wonderful hosptiality, Peter is the CFI for Yarrawonga Flight Training and I can only say a great instructor. The area around Yarrawonga attracts many tourists each year and has great flying weather for most of the time. YFT has become some what of a base for a growing number of Trike pilots, as that is Peter's, but he also sells quite a bit of equipment and A/c supplies through his shop, The Lore of Flight.
Visit was ok
Sealed strip. Very scenic flight through the valley to get there. The town is real close nested at the foothills of the mountains. It is also a dead end so a plane that has good turning and climbing capability is a bonus to have in case of a go-around. Worth a daytrip or a overnight stay if you are into the tranquillity thing. I get the feeling that it is best to go there during summer though. I could not find any Avgas there.
Hello Porepunkah
Hilly and tight. Very scenic. Airfield is fairly well maintained, had toilets. Grass strip was bumpy. Once I got there I found little there to do. Could not find Avgas there.
Ararat visit
Very good airstrip but has very little there. The grass strip looked like it was in need of attention. Had very long grass. Town is a long walk and did not seem worth it at the time. Good airstrip for a rest stop and easy to find, has nice tall mountain just to the west which can be seen for miles.
re: A visit to Maryborough
There is also Summerfield winery nearby that has a private airport, they have bed and breakfast there too - it's a real gem in that area. Do a web search for Summerfield Airstrip for more info.
A visit to Maryborough
Worth the visit to Marybrough. They have a clubhouse that is always available to the visitor. Has toilets, tea and coffee and creature comforts. The main town is like a time-warp. Very old and scenic. Can easily spend a day there just loitering about. Highly recommend getting a taxi back to the aerodrome as it is mostly up hill. Walking to the main street from the aerodrome took about an hour. No apparent landing charges either. Quite a friendly town.
About Fiskville
Runway 09/27 is a gravel one about 800m and the aerodrome is used by the emergency services but I think they will let you land with prior permission without problem. Try (03)53667200. I think it is correct. I would definitely call first before going there. I hear there are toilets there but that’s about it. Bacchus Marsh aerodrome is a short fly to the east and may be more suitable for avgas and ease of landing if you are just passing and need a rest stop.
Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome
Very nice wide, long and smooth runways (very nice strip indeed), no night lighting. Confirmed 520ft, aerodrome is just to the east of the dividing range, gets hilly very quickly to the west and controlled airspace is not too far to the south and east of the airfield. Avgas is available from the flying school, bowser is owned by them and cost is about average, for Avgas try this phone number - (03)53695162. Not very close to township, best get a ride to get to Bacchus Marsh township. Kind of sort of worth the taxi ride to town, not too touristy and a bit small, just a main street but big enough to entertain for an hour or two. Aerodrome charges to land but if you fuel up landing fee is free (or something like that). Lots of gliders on the weekends so expect a go-around or two.
TIF
Did mine here yesterday as well it was fun. And plan on doing my training here as well. :)
re: Port Fairy VIC AU
Strip is about 900m Operator is Moyne Shire Council (03) 55681472
Port Fairy VIC AU
Thick soft grass can be very hard to taxi and take off from (may want to add some strip length in your take off distance) and may be very boggy after rain. Lots of birds and sea wind can cause strong crosswind landings. Can be difficult to find as surrounding areas are grasslands. Free to land, no phone-in required. Pretty township but a solid walk up to 1hr. CTAF 126.0 Runway 24/06, ELEV 10ft. Warrnambool aerodrome is only 10ml to west for AVGAS. Visit: moyne vic gov au, there may be something of value before flying there.
Cobden Aerodrome VIC AU
Gravel/crush-rock runway. Fairly narrow runway and muddy on sides after rain. Has toilet and clubhouse. Walk to town in less than half hour. Has quite high ground/hill at north of runway. Runway 18-36 about 900m elevation 460ft. Avgas may be available. Phone before use. (03)55952027 or (03)5595 1429 or (03)5595 1089. Claims to have PAL on 122.2 and CTAF 126.7
re: Elevation
Reply to @ptomblin: I confirmed from the AIP that the elevation is really 520 ft.
Wow
Best airport name ever
:)
Elevation
Just got an email from a user of the CoPilot iPhone app saying that the elevation isn't 118 ft, it's closer to 500 ft. I wonder if that means it's really 118 metres? If you go to the terrain map you see an unlabeled contour line and then another labeled 200 m as you head uphill from the airport.
re: re: TIF
I hope there's WiFi and a decent restaurant, at least.
re: TIF
Been stuck here at the airport due to flood
TIF
I also did my TIF there, had a ball. There were no hassles for me.
:)
re: plane crash
I think you have the wrong airport
re: Fools at the airport
Reply to @passerthrough:
Pop in anytime for a coffee and a chat. maybe we can sort out your problem as all aricraft operating from YBRS have and use radios.
wok experience
is it possible to have work experience at tyabb??
noise at Baxter
nothing to do with Tyabb it was hellicopter traffic going to bike races at Phillip Island
Incorrect Elevation
YMBT is actually 1100' AMSL. Refer ERSA, plus I've landed there.
re: Closed?
Reply to @david
Yes - Berwick closed in 1995-96. Is now a university campus, though some remnants of the runway can stillbe seen, along with a couple of hangars.:
re: Closed?
Reply to @david:
Yes Pakenham is now closed. A freeway runs along what was the east-west runway.
Noise
Its 09pm and my roof is shuddering from aircraft going over and im in Baxter it even worse at 11 and 12 at night whats going on????
Closed?
Received a report that this airport is closed, and the satellite view seems to confirm that.
Closed?
I received an e-mail that this airport is closed and that there's a road through it. I can see no evidence of the road in the satellite shot, but the "Map" view does show a road crossing the runway. I've marked it as closed for now - can any locals confirm?
re: One runway only
Reply to @ptomblin: I'll assume for now that that is the correct location.
re: One runway only
If you click "Show Points of Interest", is that marker on what you mean?
One runway only
The location on the picture is due south of the aeroplane icon. You can see the east/west runway just north of the buildings and hedgeline. It is actually at the CFA training facility.
Trawalla Airstrip
Located at Dynamic Flight Shool CTAF 126.7
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.
Geelong
A small airfield adjecent to avalon airfield
Best aeroclub around.
This is my home aerodrome and its brilliant. If you ever get a chance to visit, do! Please note all circuits are to the east due to the 'fly neighborly' policy.
re: DH104 at YWAN
hi, just checking out the net and saw your request about the Dove at Wallan airfeild, the bad news is the engines were removed and sold on and the rest was sold to a collector, who collects old things, pity it ended up that way, it was a nice old girl, bit of a bitch to land in a good crosswind due to the riley conversion on the rudder slightly smaller than the normal rudder, there is one at the Morrabbin musem at morrabbin airport victoria, they might like to sell there`s as its only a static display rego VH-ABM,
regards
Steve
re: Location
Thanks -- I've updated the page with the correct name (and a link to the airport's web site).
Location
well technically its sunbury Airfield
DH104 at YWAN
Am interested in purchasing the DH 104 at the field. Believe intact with engines and props(was so in 2005) AC VHNBM cn 04416. Can you please find the present owner and relay my contact info as follows. Email bluewatermo@aol.com and phone in Florida USA is 954 673 3572. Many thanks, James R. Dondorf. Former Naval Flight Officer. WE want to bring her to the States restore and get her airworthy. Please respond. thank you.
A dup?
There is another Lakes Entrance Airport (YLKE) 2nm away.
Hmmm
I don't see an airport here.
The Parachute School
🔗 Wed, 06 Apr 2011
— @AZA610 at Euroa Aerodrome, Australia
This aerodrome is operated by The Parachute School, Beware parachute operations up to FL 140, 12 Months per year. Do not overfly the field within 2 NM! Latest Information Ian Matthews 0413863929 (mobile); 03 94322419.
Permission required prior to use.
This aerodrome is intended for Emergency use only.