Ballpoint 246niner Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Just passing this on for all those interested in attending this true country Fly-in. Caboolture Microlights plan to be there in force and the local community get right behind this event which has now been running for over 20 years. #ATTENTION ALL ULTRA LIGHTS AND GLIDERS PASS THE WORD AROUND "IT IS ON AGAIN THE ANNUAL MAY DAY WEEKEND, IN INGLEWOOD QLD 4387" THERE WILL BE HOT MEALS ALL WEEKEND AND PLENTY OF FUN TO BE HAD BY ALL PLEASE EMAIL ME BACK IF YOUR KEEN TO FLY IN FOR SOME GOOD TIMES.. 30TH APRIL, 1ST AND 2ND OF MAY Jamie McMurtrie [ [email protected]] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Not sure if I'll be there yet, but hope to be... if I do come... you'll most likely see me one way or the other, or I'll come looking for you!! It's usually a great time. Obviously weather is a big issue at the moment too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 It all depends on....... & Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Indeed it does... if you need a driver to fly you to Caboolture... problem is I can only do RAA at the moment on my own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 For those that want to know the airfield info... Airstrip Details: GPS Position: Latitude 28°25' Longitude 151°06'E Elevation above sea level (in feet) - 934 FT WAC Chart: Armidale (3357) Direction - 05/23degs Length - 1100 mtrs Both airstrip and parking area sealed bitumen Windsock position relative to airstrip - NE corner Parking area relative to airstrip - North Side Airstrip location relative to airstrip - East of Town Solar lighting Strip Markers: White cones VHF or UHF frequencies used by ground support vehicles or bases - FIS BN 121.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks for the offer Tomo...but I have a mate organised to fly the plane out in the morning hopefully:beg: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballpoint 246niner Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Indeed it does... if you need a driver to fly you to Caboolture... problem is I can only do RAA at the moment on my own... Thanks guys for the support- we still plan to leave at 7am tomorrow but Plan B will be Sunday if wet or windy or if all else fails I may go via Jab express if untrikeable(do you like that word:scratching head:) Will call you when we get there. You won't miss us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Fantastic weather this morning! Blue sky, gentle breeze... couldn't have asked for a better morning. But.... guess what? My fears eventuated and I'm booked out for today now! Oh well, first Inglewood I've missed since learning to fly... hmm, not cool. Hope those flying in will have a great time. :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballpoint 246niner Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Well we got back at lunch today and two out of two weekends of fine Qld weather- someone worked out how to turn the taps off. Inglewood was a very relaxed affair this year with probably half the attendence of previous years. maybe it was the proximity to Easter, or discussion was rife about the attendence of Ra Aus and CASA, leading many to believe that pilots stayed away because of this. Seems a strange logic but never the less there was lots of flying, two good thermal days for the hangies, and lot's of variety with a destinct increase in the number of powered parachutes. The towns people and local Lions club catered exceptionally well and it wasn't even that cold at night. We flew lot's of Tif's in the trikes; from Air services staff to a wonderful 83 yo ex- german fighter pilot! All had unforgettable flights. Inglewood is a very friendly, relaxed and social fly -in. Put it on the calender for next year:wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 didnt make it to either twba or inglewood.... plane didnt get here until sunday afternoon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Makes me feel a little better DD, I was spitting chips! Perrrrfect weather but couldn't go... to either of them! Watts Bridge... I hope to make that one, rain hail or shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Drove out on Saturday with the Powered Parachute and 3 kids in Tow (forgot the camera). Could only stay one night but got each of the kids up twice for a look around. Great conditions for Parachutes and the half dozen Powered Paragliders had a ball. So much that they are talking about around 35 of em holding their annual Fly In at Inglewood from 8 -10th July (to be confirmed) and the town will provide same facilities. I will endeavour to get some PPC's along to play with the PPG's. Was a good night Saturday night caught upwith some interesting characters. Sleep was interupted by the 2.20 and 4.20am freight trains that passed feet from my head in the tent, funny, some didn't even hear them (must have had some sleeping medicine). Already in the Diary for May Day weekend next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 OK it official, the PPG Fly In at Inglewood 8 - 10 July is on. (PPC's also Invited). Visit the events page on the below Website for details - http://www.ppgaustralia.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmick Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Had a great weekend at Inglewood, only 2 Aerochutes and a Zenith PLUS about 30 PPG's. Boy, are these guys keen, first light, minus 5 degrees and up they go, running all over the place, the odd one landing on his face but they had a ball. Only had till about 10am each day before the winds got up. Then it was time for repairs and mechanical tinkering. Some pretty modern gear, lightweight engines, all good stuff. The town was great as usual with catering by the SES and Lions Club, several hundred dollars raised. A big thanks from Ian the President of the Lions and local councilor (those regular Inglewood attendee's would know Ian as he always wears sandles even with frost on the ground). Anyway, made his day, took him for a fly, he photographed his house and was very happy. He thanked the Flyers both Ulralights (May) and PPG's (now each Queens Birthday weekend) for supporting the town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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