facthunter Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 The forecast looks good for the coming weekend. Is anyone going to Corryong? We've got 4 aircraft going from southern Victoria. Nev....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 When are they going up Nev? I wouldn't mind tagging along if it was early Sat as I need to be back "before last light" ;) on the Sat arvo as it is Mothers day on Sun so have to be home for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 corryong fly-in Ian, Not that early Sat. they plan to be at Wangaratta for an early lunch & jettison/refuel. I'll PM you. N.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Unfortunately the fog down here has put a stop to this trip - may have to go over to Morwell to deliver some headsets instead if the fog lifts in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Follow-up to Corryong Fly-in. Think there were about 17 aircraft arrived, mostly GA. but about 6 RAAUS. types (mostly the long legged variety), CTsw & Pioneers, & Murphy Rebel . My group, went via Wangaratta, and after fuelling, went generally straight over the hills to Corryong, dodging the Albury airspace, This is genuine tiger country in parts. I was somewhat surprised how rough it is, as I have been on just about every road in this area on motorbikes, (no exaggeration), and you think it's more open, viewed that way. The aerodrome is 1600m long & sealed at about 950' altitude. The pilots of the taildraggers, all agree that landing on sealed strips is more challenging. The local council got behind this event , and paid for the use of a Toyota bus, & subsidised the evening meal to a certain extent. The beaut forecast, during the week, turned out to not be that good as there was rain down the east coast, I believe, and we in the south copped fogs in the valleys till about 1100 in some areas, and due to the burning off in the mountains, plenty of smoke to reduce visibility. I believe this venue has potential, but I would recommend that the route through Holbrook, north of the Murray, is the better choice & that using Holbrook as a stopping point, all of the RAAus aircraft could access this event. Perhaps this could be arranged in the future Nev..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 It's on again in Corryong this weekend ..... I think?? Are any forum members planning to head over to the Corryong Fly-In tomorrow or Sunday? Regards Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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