OurAirports: Comments on airports in Australia

[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!!!!

[YROE] "re: Runway closure." by david

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:56:39 -0500

Comment by @david on Roebourne Airport, Australia:

Thanks for the info - I've marked 18/36 as closed.

[YROE] "Runway closure." by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:35:17 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Roebourne Airport, Australia:

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.

[YPJT] "Things to do in and around Perth" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:29:53 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Perth Jandakot Airport, Australia:

I made a list of things to do in and around Perth, most of them are near Jandakot!

Please visit

perth.netii.net

[YGAT] "re: Airfield now closed" by david

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:39:15 -0500

Comment by @david on Gatton Campus Airport, Australia:

Thanks for the update -- I can see a ditch or path cut across the runway in the satellite view.

[YGAT] "Airfield now closed" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:21:55 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Gatton Campus Airport, Australia:

This airstrip has been closed by its owner (University of Queensland)

[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.

[YMVM] "Glider winch launch" by Yannick

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:17:28 -0500

Comment by @Yannick on Mangrove Mountain Airport, Australia:

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!

[AU-0041] "Away from it all!!!" by Capitano.Nico

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:14:50 -0500

Comment by @Capitano.Nico on Maitraya Resort Airstrip, Australia:

Just flew in: Great retreat with access to the beach and safe swimming!

[YBGO] "Balgo Hill" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:50:42 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Balgo Hill Airport, Australia:

Sh#t Hole

[AU-0038] "Notes" by Capitano.Nico

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:38:43 -0400

Comment by @Capitano.Nico on Abrolhos North Island, Australia:

Short (440m), marginal airstrip.

[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

[YWEE] "Accommodation" by Capitano.Nico

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:09:25 -0400

Comment by @Capitano.Nico on Wooleen Homestead Airport, Australia:

Check this out:

http://wooleen.com.au/

[YHOX] "re: YHOX closed" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:27:19 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Hoxton Park Airport, Australia:

Reply to @Yannick: Bugger!!!!

[YHOX] "YHOX closed" by Yannick

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:15:16 -0400

Comment by @Yannick on Hoxton Park Airport, Australia:

And the first thing they did is bulldoze the runway :/

[YWAT] "re: Wattle Hills Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:24:58 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Wattle Hills Airport, Australia:

Private- best to check before using

[YWAT] "Wattle Hills Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:23:30 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Wattle Hills Airport, Australia:

Good sand strip- no facilities, no water, best going to Lockhart

[YBCS] "CBCS" by jmblanco430

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:48:49 -0400

Comment by @jmblanco430 on Cairns International Airport, Australia:

RUNWAY 15---109.90---150º

[YPDN] "YPDN" by jmblanco430

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:48:00 -0400

Comment by @jmblanco430 on Darwin International Airport, Australia:

RUNWAY 29---109.70---285º

[YWST] "re: Airport or helipad ?" by david

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:11:27 -0400

Comment by @david on Westmead Hospital Helipad, Australia:

Reply to @Zoran: Absolutely right -- I checked the Australia AIP online to confirm, then edited the listing.

[YWST] "Airport or helipad ?" by Zoran

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:06:31 -0400

Comment by @Zoran on Westmead Hospital Helipad, Australia:

It doesn't look like an airport. Perhaps it's mean Westmead Hospital helipad (33.8052 S, 150.9892 E) ?

[YBYI] "re: Wrong Place" by ptomblin

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:06 -0400

Comment by @ptomblin on Bruny Island Airport, Australia:

I've moved the airport marker to what looks like an airstrip near those coordinates.

[YBYI] "Wrong Place" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:38:17 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Bruny Island Airport, Australia:

Airport shown in wrong location

Try about -43 15' 147 23'

[YCUR] "re: Location on Google is wrong" by david

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:18:10 -0400

Comment by @david on Cabramurra Airport, Australia:

Thanks -- I've moved the airport marker.

[YCUR] "Location on Google is wrong" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:45:23 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Cabramurra Airport, Australia:

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).

[YCNK] "My first touch and go" by scobolt

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:40:24 -0400

Comment by @scobolt on Cessnock Airport, Australia:

Never realised how fast this operation takes... a few seconds. No time for chit-chat or welcome drinks.... off and away again.

[YSTW] "My first controlled airspace." by scobolt

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:22:26 -0400

Comment by @scobolt on Tamworth Airport, Australia:

I was so nervous nearly missed the approach. Lovely place to have a snack.

[YMND] "PPL passed here" by scobolt

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:18:17 -0400

Comment by @scobolt on Maitland Airport, Australia:

A lovely country side aerodrome. A small club with several aircrafts, and many friendly people. Thanks RNAC

[YCWR] "Radio Frequencies" by Harvs150

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:06:08 -0400

Comment by @Harvs150 on Cowra Airport, Australia:

The radio frequencies are wrong

CTAF = 126.7

Area = Melbourne Centre 135.25

[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

[YHOX] "YHOX IS CLOSED" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:47:31 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Hoxton Park Airport, Australia:

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.

[YBRS] "great place" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:27:28 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Barwon Heads Airport, Australia:

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.

[YKTN] "Kyneton Aerodrome" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 31 May 2009 08:33:24 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Kyneton Airport, Australia:

Kyneton Aerodrome is a regional airport which is home to the Kyneton Aero Club and a base for many privately owned aircraft

[YTYA] "re: Best aeroclub around." by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 27 May 2009 09:16:52 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tyabb Airport, Australia:

Bloody narrow strip though, makes it a bit harder to judge your approach than average. Otherwise, good facilities and nice people.

[YGLG] "Geelong" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 02 May 2009 09:02:10 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Geelong Airport, Australia:

A small airfield adjecent to avalon airfield

[YTYA] "Best aeroclub around." by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:44:18 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Tyabb Airport, Australia:

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.

[YWAN] "re: DH104 at YWAN" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:44:31 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Wallan Airport, Australia:

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

[YPEF] "re: Location" by david

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:45:18 -0400

Comment by @david on Sunbury Airfield, Australia:

Thanks -- I've updated the page with the correct name (and a link to the airport's web site).

[YPEF] "Location" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:21:28 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Sunbury Airfield, Australia:

well technically its sunbury Airfield

[YWAN] "DH104 at YWAN" by Aeroyank

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:00:15 -0500

Comment by @Aeroyank on Wallan Airport, Australia:

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.

[YMLT] "Former RAAF base" by david

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:50:57 -0500

Comment by @david on Launceston Airport, Australia:

This airport is a former RAAF base, originally opened in 1940, and the only RAAF base built in Tasmania.

[YPLM] "Bare Base" by david

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:46:52 -0500

Comment by @david on Learmouth Airport, Australia:

This is one of the RAAF's three "bare bases", ready for activation in case of a crisis.

[YCIN] "Bare Base" by david

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:44:48 -0500

Comment by @david on RAAF Base Curtin, Australia:

This is one of the RAAF's three "bare bases", with all the infrastructure in place to be activated in case of a crisis.

[YBSG] "Bare Base" by david

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:22:54 -0500

Comment by @david on RAAF Scherger, Australia:

This is one of the RAAF's three "bare bases" -- it's empty, but has all the infrastructure in place to be activated quickly in case of a crisis.