OurAirports: Comments on airports in South Australia, Australia

[YADG] "re:YADG" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:54:23 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Just completed a year of training at YADG.That is one day a week,every week.I have never seen anyone treated disrespectfully who adheres to good airmanship.Adelaide Biplanes represent an enormous investment of time and experience in what they do,and I think they do it well.As for AVGAS prices,well no landing fees,so do the math.Food and coffee is outstanding,not just for an aerodrome,for anywhere.As for what the locals think,maybe some don't mind the odd Tiger Moth,Waco or Pilatus in exchange for the tourist dollars and jobs for quite a few young people that are a consequence.As for being a dodgy place to fly in to,seriously?All left hand circuits,no parachute operations.And a CASA report for a go round?I suspect there was more to this...

[YADG] "whow" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:24:36 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

I have stumbled across this site and fail to understand the comments of some.

No one, but no one expects avgas for nothing. But to be charged more per litre than even Goolwa who I can assure you pay cartage to get the avgas to Goolwa and yet charge less than Aldinga who pay NO CARTAGE AT ALL.

To fly into Aldinga is risky as yes, there are 3 runways in operation at the same time which is totally uncalled for and unless one is familiar with the procedures, it is downright dangerous and totally uncalled for.

The guy from Tassie must have had a fist full of dollars as that is about the only thing that they worship. No money to spend with us, do not waste our time.

I can assure you that I have dealt with customers all my life and for the comments posted by some guy regarding the person who had a mechanical workshop all his life must now be employed by the helpful and nice lady.

Who in their right mind would wish to live near Aldinga aerodrome that now seems to be Basterdized by the sound of continuous buzzing of aircraft in all directions flying over the neighbors homes.

And then there is now a commercial operation operating large aircraft who I believe fly so low with no regard or consideration of the neiboring homes and properties.

Sorry, Aldinga is staffed by rude, arrogant, self opinionated, inconsiderate people who have a total disregard for Australians and are instigating some bad flying practice, and dangerous.

Nope, I stay away from Aldinga. There are friendlier places nearby who are friendlier and have visitors and aviators interests at heart without the aim of fleecing one.

[YCNQ] "close to wineries" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:52:45 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Coonawarra Airport, Australia:

I landed here once, took bikes and cycled the wineries, stayed overnight in a B&B

Accom people will pick u up fm airport too.

Strip is short bit of bitumen will gravell extn

[YMBD] "YMBD" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:20:23 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Murray Bridge Airport, Australia:

Top spot. Fuel, coffee,toilets, no landing fees. Only 5 mins flight from spectacular scenery of the mighty Murray River.

Colin

[YPLC] "Great spot to visit" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:17:39 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Port Lincoln Airport, Australia:

Good restaurants, hotels in town. Excellent airport facilities including servicing by Carl at Tuna Aviation. Short taxi trip to town. You will need a valid ASIC as it's a RPT airport. Only 1.5 hrs from Adelaide and great views along the way.

Colin

[YNIN] "CHEESE FACTORY RESTAURANT" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:11:57 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Meningie Airport, Australia:

bloody fantastic burgers and excellent hospitality and a short walk from the airstrip. Will definitely be back.

[YADG] "Aldinga Airfield" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:07:50 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Excellent facilities and PEOPLE - good to see more investment in new hangars and general aviation/RAA living side by side and prospering. Will keep visiting and oh the smell of real coffee at Biplanes cafe mmm . Wish this was closer for me to live next door!

[YADG] "re: Dobber" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:26:15 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Right,,,,

Now tell the truth cause I dont believe anyone would "ping you to CASA" for performing a go around.

Was the correct "Go Around Technique" used?

or,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Was the "Go Around" performed all the way down the runway, the aircraft gaining twice its TOSS yet only gaining altitude by following the earths curvature until upon reaching the opposing threshold the aircraft suddenly develops an enormous amount of lift, so much lift that the pilots eyeballs are drawn from his body through his rectum thence punching a hole through the fuselage and enabling him to watch as the world dissapears beneath himself and his ego?

YES,,,,,,,,, I Wonder??????

[YADG] "re: Rude and arrogant at Aldinga" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:51:37 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Just had to reply to this one!

"only have ears for the sound of the cash register", "most expensive Avgas around", "don't spend money, not interested in you"

Well after owning a mechanical workshop for half of my life and developing quite an understanding of differing personalities, you sound like just the customer I would like to piss off right back to wherever you came from!

You are probably the sort of person that everybody owes something to, why should you pay to much for your Avgas? What is too much to pay for Avgas? Did you expect to get it for free or did you think that there is some sort of CO-OP that subsidises country airfields to account for people with pockets deeper than an Clydesdales Rectum?

As for the 3 runways in operation, well not sure what your aviation experience is but last time I read the POH for the aircraft I was about to fly I noticed that it had a differing max cross-wind tolerance than others I fly. OH does that mean that in certain conditions I would have to land on a different runway to others? Could a Rex Air SAAB land on one runway where a C152 would have to use another?

YOU BRAINBOX, I bet they were glad to see the back of you!!

[YADG] "re: Care Needed - John Ryner" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:30:58 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

"Just stick to rules and you will be OK"...... ????????

I'm sorry,,,,,,,,,,,

Is there something I'm missing here?

Oh, I get it!

Only abide by the rules when visiting certain aerodromes!?!?!? Sounds really sensible or is that MENTAL.

Please post on this website to let us know when and where you plan to aviate so as the rest of us can stay clear,,,

You sound like a complete "TWAT"

[YADG] "Aldinga Airfield / Adelaide Biplanes by Alex Shearn" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:32:44 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

I have been flying into and out if Aldinga for some years now and having visited many aero clubs around the eastern seaboard and Tasmania during my time flying surveys I can say that Aldinga is the most welcoming and picturesque airfield I have experienced. Adelaide Biplanes is in fact the only aeroclub I have visited that has a full kitchen on site providing a magnificent selection of home cooked Cakes, Pasties, Sandwiches etc and the best coffee south of Adelaide.

I must say I am suprised by some of the comments on this website as they are definately not in keeping with the reality of what is Adelaide Biplanes. There is an AeroClub on the airfield also, (Aldinga AeroClub), perhaps they are getting the two confused although by the content of the comments that have been made I tend to lean more toward the fact that they have more of a "personal agenda" in mind and I would suggest perhaps even been posted by the same individual!?

After meeting with Martyn (CFI Adelaide Biplanes) it would be clear to anyone that the content of the slander is absolute Tripe!!

As far as the price of AVGAS goes it is getting harder and harder to even get AVGAS at country airfields so to have to pay 10c/L more for the supply is fine by me, apparently they dont push along to well in the air when the fan stops!!!!

Anyways I suggest that people try for themselves. You'll be pleasently suprised and I'm sure you'll want to go back again.

[YGAW] "Gawler Aerodrome" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:03:03 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Gawler Airport, Australia:

Pricipally a glider aerodrome run by a club.

It has fuel and hot water, nothing else.

If you know someone there by all means visit the place otherwise stay away they do not like visitors.

Having said that once they get rid of the current management comittee it will turn into a nice place, if you think I am wrong or biased then by all means go there

[YKSC] "No AVGAS." by Timbo

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:13:10 -0400

Comment by @Timbo on Kingscote Airport, Australia:

What a dumb idea to run a great big dry Airport.

[YPIR] "Well worth a visit" by Timbo

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:48:37 -0400

Comment by @Timbo on Port Pirie Airport, Australia:

Great Spot. Fuel. No landing fees. It's a good alternative to Port Augusta. The AP Manager is a top bloke.

[YADG] "Rude and arrogant at Aldinga" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:04:35 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Beware. Rude, arrogant and only have ears for the sound of the cash register.

Don't spend money, not interested in you.

3 runways in operation with bad radio calls. Spent 3 days in South Australia based at Aldinga. Never again.

It is a place waiting for an accident to happen. Bad flying culture.

Got abused by some rude Brit for something perfectly innocent and normal.

Most expensive Avgas around.

[YADG] "skypig on Aldinga Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:22:21 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Arrived at Aldinga area, could not relate to traffic in the circuit as there where 3 runways being used at once.

Finally figured it and joined the circuit for 21. Nearly had a midair with a sports star who did no radio calls.

Aborted and went to Goolwa. Subsequent conversations with other pilots advise bad news in the circuit and dangerous.

Operators refuse to take heed and conduct low level circuits with no radio calls and I am reliably informed that situation is deteriorating.

Strong indications that operators do not want visiting aircraft as visiting pilots have been abused for no real reason.

[YPIR] "great airport" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:28:36 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Port Pirie Airport, Australia:

Facilities great. Looked after by the local flying club. Bowser fuel 24/7 at reasonable price and plenty of goodies in the fridge. (pay on an honour system...price list on fridge) Can toast sandwiches, make coffee, soup etc and relax in the lounge. excellent stopover on the way north.

Colin

[YKSC] "facilities" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:24:15 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Kingscote Airport, Australia:

First time on KI. Beaut flight down the coast and across the water. Fantastic runways, even the dirt one but what a big disappointment with the facilities at the terminal. A vending machine and water fountain, and this is supposed to be one of the premier tourist destinations in not only SA but Australia. Whoever is in charge needs to get their act together. Port Pirie which isn't even an RPT airport is streets ahead

[YNIN] "great hospitality" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:18:25 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Meningie Airport, Australia:

Decided to make another trip down from Parafield via the coast and Coorong as a birthday present for a longtime friend. Circled the town and on landing was greeted by George who thought it would be nice to come out and say g'day. Not only that he gave us a tour of the town showing all the new development taking place and dropped us off at the cafe/restaurant by the lake. Hospitality there fabulous as was the food and view over the lake. Gotta have their burgers. Wandered back up to the main street and rang George to thank him for all he had done and he insisted dropping us back at the strip...only a 15 minute walk anyway. This has to be one of the best kept secrets close to Adelaide. GREAT DAY OUT!

Thanks again...Colin

[YADG] "Aldinga Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:10:51 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

I flew into Aldinga today, took a friend for a scenic flight along the coast and dropped in for lunch. I have always found the people to be extremely helpful and friendly. After our lunch we went back to the aircraft only to find it wouldnt start. The people at the airfield could not do enough to help us, finding me a new starter motor and a LAME to install. I cant talk more highly of them. :)

[YADG] "is it the school?" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:42:20 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

The school have been dobbed in for flying low circuits, touch and go's and general noise! Have only ever seen l/h circuits. Plus there are no local places to stay/taxi service so while she may have seemed unhelpful she was probably just breaking bad news. Was the fly in organised by adl biplanes or the aeroclub? As they say in thailand same same but different!

[YADG] "YADG" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:57:14 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Went to a fly in with a friend with a keen interest in joining the flying school, they were very rude and arrogant, We paid for a bbq lunch which was 1 snag each and were promptly sent home!There seemed to be some nice people there, but were too busy gossiping. My friend was quite irate at the way we had been treated and will not return. Looking for Nice, Welcoming Flying School.

[YPAD] "Adelaide" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:41:34 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Adelaide International Airport, Australia:

and only a few murders every year!

[YIMT] "facilities" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:53:39 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Innamincka Township Airport, Australia:

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.

[YCWL] "Facilities" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 19 May 2011 03:27:32 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Cowell Airport, Australia:

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.

[YNIN] "Hospitality" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 19 May 2011 03:19:27 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Meningie Airport, Australia:

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

[YTFA] "immage is incorrect" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:58:48 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Truro Flat Airpark, Australia:

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.

[YPWR] "woomera 1957-1963" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:18:12 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Woomera Airfield, Australia:

i was stationed at RAAF woomera for almost 6 years. it was the best period of my life. len henderson

[YJST] "re: Hubert Wilkins in Wikipedia" by david

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:24:02 -0500

Comment by @david on Hubert Wilkins Airstrip, Australia:

Updated -- thanks.

[YSYN] "feedback" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:54:00 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Strathalbyn Airport, Australia:

great little airport with good grass and dirt strips. Plenty of parking and bitumen at end of dirt to help avoid prop damage.

[YJST] "Hubert Wilkins in Wikipedia" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:10:06 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Hubert Wilkins Airstrip, Australia:

Airport name noted in Wikipedia entry on Wilkins

[YOLD] "Relocation" by david

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:46:23 -0400

Comment by @david on Olympic Dam Airport, Australia:

According to the Wikipedia article, the airport may be relocated soon to allow the nearby mine to be expanded.

[YRBE] "Nice place to visit" by brettkp

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:50:15 -0400

Comment by @brettkp on Robe Airport, Australia:

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!

[YADG] "On the way to Victoria from Marcus." by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:01:28 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Returning to Victoria from Perth, Port Lincoln and so on in company with another C172, we refueled at Aldinga and due to a deteriorating weather forecast for the Melbourne Geelong area, we elected to spend the night.

The person (lady) who seemed to be the manageress in the school could not have been more unhelpful with regard finding us some accommodation for the night.

Whilst thinking about what to do we met a really nice couple who own a hanger at Aldinga and they went out of their way to help us. Booked us into a lovely reasonably priced motel and picked us up in the morning and took us back to the airfield.

What rating should we give Aldinga? Gorgeous scenery and lovely location but not impressed with the service or unhelpful attitude.

[YADG] "re: YADG" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:42:58 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

You must be thinking about some other airport, or are you dreaming?

[YADG] "Fly in there at your risk" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:56:48 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

i have been burnt by the operators. I know of others that have been reported to CASA.

I know of others that have copped abuse. There is only one way at ADG and that is their way.

As stated, do not do what they do, do as they say otherwise you will get into strife, one way or the other. They are the new Messiah to the Aviation Industry and have stated that Australians have a bad flying culture and that they are going to change that.

They are. They are breeding a bunch of new breed aviators that treat our aviation culture and aviation scene with disdain and contempt and are to say the least, are plain arrogant and ignorant.

Be warned. It seems obvious that they do not care who they tread on.

As also stated, beware flying in there and agreed, exercise extreme caution.

Yes, they are nice and friendly when they want something from you or you wish to open your wallet.

Conclusion. Beautiful setting. Unfriendly atmosphere once understood that one is not spending money there.

[YADG] "Beware" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:25:16 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Very friendly if they can get some money off you. Otherwise arrogant, do not do as we do, do as we say. Fly odd circuits and illegal right hand circuits.

Exercise extreme caution when approaching and in the circuit as no consideration toward others.

DO NOT DO ANYTHING WRONG

You will either get abused or dobbed in to CASA.

2 rules, one for them and one for others.

Such a shame as is beautiful setting that deserves better.

[YADG] "Care Needed - John Ryner" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:10:28 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on 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.

[YADG] "Dobber" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:51:59 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

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!!!!

[YWMC] "5 Star William Creek - don't miss it" by Duncans

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:53:49 -0500

Comment by @Duncans on William Creek Airport, Australia:

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.

[YPSH] "re: wrong coordinate" by ptomblin

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:04:54 -0400

Comment by @ptomblin on Penneshaw Airport, Australia:

Made the change.

[YPSH] "wrong coordinate" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:20:40 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Penneshaw Airport, Australia:

The listed coordinate is in the middle of the ocean!

Maybe try this one: 35.7550 S 137.9583 E

[YADG] "re: YADG" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:46:05 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

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

[YADG] "Aldinga's Flying School's Web Site" by Tintruck

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:38:02 -0400

Comment by @Tintruck on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

www.adelaidebiplanes.com.au

[YADG] "YADG" by PILOT99

Tue, 06 May 2008 03:39:19 -0400

Comment by @PILOT99 on Aldinga Airport, Australia:

Fantastic place to visit. Coffee and light meals always available. Friendly people.

[YPPF] "Parafield" by Ozguy

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:18:10 -0400

Comment by @Ozguy on Adelaide Parafield Airport, Australia:

A most friendly airport.

[YOLD] "OLP" by Ozguy

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:15:50 -0400

Comment by @Ozguy on Olympic Dam Airport, Australia:

Growing to be a very busy place.

[YKBY] "KBY" by Ozguy

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:14:25 -0400

Comment by @Ozguy on Streaky Bay Airport, Australia:

No shade anywhere.

[YREN] "RMK" by Ozguy

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:11:27 -0400

Comment by @Ozguy on Renmark Airport, Australia:

Heart of the Riverland.

[YPLC] "PLO" by Ozguy

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:10:16 -0400

Comment by @Ozguy on Port Lincoln Airport, Australia:

The tuna capital of Australia.