flying dog Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Well, Here is the thread. I am going. Driving alas. Departing Sydney Wenesday 5 Jan (evening/night) or Thursday 6 Jan (early morning) Returning ......10'th-ish. I would love to fly there, but after last year and getting home by the skin of my teeth, William town now restricted/active and having to use the corridore, and the forecast weather: I think driving is the safe option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Wow this has snuck up on us - that time of year I guess. Will be down there, at least for an extended day trip if not overnight - still not sure about flying vs driving, I guess time will tell what the wx is going to do to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Yep....planning to fly over again this year if weather is a little more ffriendly than at present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I might go if the weather is kind and the strip dries out, but I don't know at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aussie carl Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I am SOOOOO looking forward to this event and hope the rains stops real soon as it will be very muddy under foot if it doesen't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I sould be there.This morning is the first time I have seen blue sky in weeks.Hopefully by the 7th of january the bad weather will be behind us.Although more rain is predicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballpoint 246niner Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Me too guys- sorry I've been offline- no internet when I moved house.Hope to see u all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottw Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 G'day all off Thursday am. have the tent packed already in the car and ready to go. Hope to catch up with some of you there. regards Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aussie carl Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 will be saturday or sunday now depending on the weather. WOO HOOOOO ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightygirl Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 we are thinking of coming up... will see how weather is closer to the time. fingers crossed it will be clear skies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonym Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi Guys, Website suggesting that it is cancelled this year. http://www.greateasternflyin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JRMobile Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 [ATTACH]12828.vB[/ATTACH] This might explain why - it has been raining here since 8pm last night with more to come! FLOOD WATCH FOR THE TWEED, BRUNSWICK, RICHMOND/WILSONS AND CLARENCE RIVER VALLEYS Issued at 10:26 am EDT on Thursday 6 January 2011 Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a Flood Warning [see note below]. An average of 40 to 60 millimetres of rain, with some locally heavier totals, fell over the 24 hours to 9am Thursday in the above valleys. While there is still a risk of flooding during Thursday, the main future flood threat will occur from next Sunday to Tuesday when further heavy rain is predicted for the NSW northern rivers. The above catchments are wet from recent rain so there is a higher than 70% of further flooding developing during Sunday evening onwards in the following: 1. Tweed Valley - moderate flooding including local flooding in several areas including Chillingham 2. Richmond and Wilsons Valleys - moderate to major flooding 3. Brunswick Valley - moderate to major flooding 4. Clarence Valley - including the Orara River - minor to moderate flooding Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 im not surprised, they have had over 50mm today, and 70 yesterday, last week Ballina was pretty waterlogged already, so it will defiantly be very soft and boggy if not submerged by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Great Eastern Fly-In 2011 Cancelled Due to very heavy rain and flooding we are sorry to say that this year's Fly-In has been cancelled. We would like to take this opportunity to say a very big Thank You to everyone involved, planning on coming and our supporteers for all you efforts, assistance and 'flying in' to join us. The next Fly-In will be on in January 2012 and we wish you all a very happy and joyous New Year and of course - See You There. Copy and paste from the website. Damn, damn, damn - I was really looking forward to it. Looking at the forecast I'd have to say it is a good call and probably realistic not to try and re schedule this season, we're likely to see variations on this muck for a few months yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aussie carl Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 ME SAD ! We have had similar rain here in Coffs. 2 inches between 6 and 8 pm yesterday then another 2+ inches over night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yeah, tell me about it. Got up 03:30. Departed 04:40 to get there 14:00. Did but it is cancelled. Staying overnight up that way and returning in the next few days. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 We organised 4 aircraft to fly over....bugger it is cancelled, would have been nice to see a little sunshine and beach after the crap weather and flooding here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-the-Pilot Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 :crying:Unfortunately, I understand that the event was called off ---- either today or yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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