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re: People
I agree. The instructors were very helpful.
People
Very friendly people and a great place to go for a day trip
Adelaide
and only a few murders every year!
re: Is this a commercial airport ???
I don't know if the airport is legal for commercial operations like charter, flight training, or crop-dusting, but it doesn't have any scheduled airline service.
Is this a commercial airport ???
where the bloody hell are you ???
facilities
June 2011 - Great spot to land and a good spot to stay and enjoy outback hospitality. Warren at the local store is also the refueller and is a top bloke despite what the sign on the door says.
Facilities
Great runway which is bitumen out in the middle of nowhere. Very obliging refueller who also owns the pub. Interesting dunny too.
Airstrip
We came, we saw, but could not find your airstrip !!
Boggabri ights, please place markers at your airstrip, and wind sock please ? PP
we came, we looked, but could not find ! no markers etc....P
Boggabri ights, please place markers at your airstrip, and wind sock please ?
Brief description of Yarra Bank Heliport
The heliport is located on a floating pontoon tethered to the bank of the Yarra River, right on the edge of the Melbourne Central Business District. It is across thye river from Crown Casino, and is 5 minutes walk to a tram service into the city, and 10 minute walk to Southern Cross Train Station. It is operated by Microflite Pty Ltd and has landing positions for 2 helicopters.
Fuel Availability Avgas & Jet A1
AVGAS - AirBP Bowser - Ph 041 266 6902
JET A1 - Exxon Mobil Aviation / Carnet. Hours 0500-1700 After hours call out fees apply Ph 02 66 22 8806
JET A1 - Lismore Jet A1 / Chq Csh Visa or Terms / Also Offsite Deliveries Ph 042 244 1277
Facilities
3 good long strips with a little bit of hard standing area. Right on the coast and close to town. Great scenery and only a bit over an hour from Adelaide in a P28A-181. Had a great day out and a lovely feed of fish at the Franklin Hbr hotel.
Hospitality
Flew in from Parafield on way to check out Coorong and the mighty Murray River. Rang George Bland (number in AOPA airport directory) to check on strip condition. Good he said. Easy to find, close to town, and 2 good strips to land on. He even came out to pick us up and run us into town for a coffee and then dropped us back again. FANTASTIC show of hospitality and my overseas friends were most impressed. I will certainly be going back. Lake is full and facilities (clubhouse) all in process of being done up. Less than an hour from Parafield and only an hour on the long way home via Goolwa and coastal to Outer Harbour.
Thanks from Colin
Parachute Operations
Beware of intensive Parachute Operation up to FL 110; 12 months per year
The Parachute School
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.
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.
Mid Coast Flying operating from Kempsey Airport
Make your dreams come true - Learn to Fly at Kempsey Airport In a Recreational Aviation (RAA) Aircraft.
Its fun, affordable and achievable with Mid Coast Flying. Fly over some of Australia most spectacular scenery of rivers, towns, coastline and mountains. For more information visit: midcoastflying.com au or kempseyflyingclub.com.au.
immage is incorrect
the east west rny is now 27-09 and is 1k long twice the dist on this image. plus 18-36 is now 20metres to the west.
woomera 1957-1963
i was stationed at RAAF woomera for almost 6 years. it was the best period of my life. len henderson
Not an Airport
Not an Airport
Goulburn Airport
Two Flight Schools now operating,
Parachute operations also operating.
Looks Like an NDB to me!
Not really an airport
Where else to go and practice/learn how to fly???
I am a student pilot as well - learning helicopters. Now I suppose we could have an airport in the middle of nowhere, but how do you get there?? Bankstown isn't close (I live near the City), but certainly closer than Camden. I mean, this is Australia and we fly here. So... where else to go???
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i looking for mechanic job
Good day!!
i am very interest in your company..so, everyday i check your company homepage..
and i send my cv to you...now, i live in springwood brisbane..if you have just apprenticeship position, i like it ...it is very good for me to advance my career...
i look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible
sincerely,
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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
Is Wilton the same as Picton, the home of the Sydney Skydive
Confusing aircraft placement. I've got to assume that YWIO is the same as Picton for which I can not find an airport code. The map is so close.
re: Elevation
Reply to @ptomblin: I confirmed from the AIP that the elevation is really 520 ft.
Wow
Best airport name ever
:)
area subjected to grazing sheep/ cattle spring /summer ,
No wind sock , local cessna , caution Rabbit Holes /wombat holes appear with out warning or signage !
strips distances are 725 metre, & 400 metre
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: Brew 42 Brewery (Old Lake Clifton Tavern & Motel)
Hi we had my husbands birthday drinks and dinner there and it was awesome. Cold beer great food and even better service. There were around 14 of us and not one person had a single complaint. I highly recommend Brew 42 to everyone :)
Didn't like the people
🔗 Thu, 07 Jul 2011
— Anonymous Flyer at Wyalkatchem Airport, Australia
Run by idiots...