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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 :)
Gliders
Sydney gliding club operates joy flights at Camden Airport you can book in by calling 0412145144 or Sydney Gliding.com.au
Khancoban
Khancoban is a top spot to glide from in the mountains
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: Hubert Wilkins in Wikipedia
Updated -- thanks.
Brew 42 Brewery (Old Lake Clifton Tavern & Motel)
Hi my name is Graeme Sellers the publican at Brew 42 Brewery (the old lake clifton tavern). On the 19/12/10 I had a contractor come in and grade up the air strip. We haven't got a wind sock yet but we are looking at getting it up asap. We have great food at the tavern and if you're thinking of staying the night accommodation is available. We brew our own beers and there are six to choose from. Any enquiries please call me on 08 9739 1010.
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.
Jindabyne Aero Club web site
Hi, Visit our web site for information about the Jindabyne Randall Community Aerodrome. You will have to Google us!
Pilot and visitor information available
Mike
Sec - JAC
feedback
great little airport with good grass and dirt strips. Plenty of parking and bitumen at end of dirt to help avoid prop damage.
Hubert Wilkins in Wikipedia
Airport name noted in Wikipedia entry on Wilkins
wok experience
is it possible to have work experience at tyabb??
Runway info
Recently updated the runway info for Watts bridge as it was way off ( something like 3000m & 2000m ) My figures are estimates but close to the mark.
Be aware there is a road and a fence across the NW end of 12-30 and the last few hundred meters is not in use.
noise at Baxter
nothing to do with Tyabb it was hellicopter traffic going to bike races at Phillip Island
Runway upgrade
Will there be nil flights to Leinster from the 28Sep due to runway upgrades???
Relocation
According to the Wikipedia article, the airport may be relocated soon to allow the nearby mine to be expanded.
Nice place to visit
The airport itself is quite nice. When we arrived, they were out with a tractor mowing one of the strips. The airport is a bit of a hike from town which is probably the only down side. A quick coastal flight on arrival is always a good idea!
re: Obstacles
Thanks -- I've marked the airport as closed.
Birdsville Races
Birdsville races rained out September 2010, the town became a quagmire, mud, propstrikes and the digging out of planes. A nightmare.
Home of IGG
(The former aircraft of UFC)
re: GTE
Reply to @Ozguy:
If someone were to convince the locals to allow me to bring my warmblood horses with me, with the understanding that there'd be riding lessons, with dressage, showjumping, eventing, and even barrel racing, would that make the island more fun? Are there edible grasses on this island? Are there a bunch of flightless birds and super rare plants that a few hooves might accidently trample?
Obstacles
There is a fence and trees across the strip :(
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????
the owner's daughter.......
hey people it the owner's daughter just leaving a kinda note thingo.... anyway i just thought i'd let you that our airstrip is only a k and a half long or so and my grandad made it with guess and explode technique of dinamite sooo its a wee bit rough in patches and if you could contact us if ur planing on using it that would be g8 as cattle are often on it.... thxs cya's ;)
Closed?
Received a report that this airport is closed, and the satellite view seems to confirm that.
Updated Details.
🔗 Tue, 22 Feb 2011
— Anonymous Flyer at Coldstream Airport, Australia
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