RobynD39 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi there. Bob and I are hoping to fly to Warrnambool later this month and then drive to the Avalon air show. But I'm wondering if we could fly up via Petersborough towards Geelong and maybe tie down at a strip close to a train or bus stop. I thought maybe Moriac or even Lethbridge if we sneak in from the south. Anyone know if this is possible? It's early days in my nav training so I'm not sure by looking at the charts how close we can get to Avalon. It looks like we can go all the way to Geelong but correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks, Robyn "Nav-noob" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howard Hughes Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 This thread will have all you need to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynD39 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 This thread will have all you need to know! Thanks HH but I thought Little River was in controlled airspace. That's why I thought we'd have to come in from the SW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilin_air Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Robyn. You will be able to fly into Avalon East. See the link that HH has put up. -Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 You can fly into Little River with permission from the owner, as long as you do so outside Avalon hours. Call me if you would like to chat about it, have a look at the Melbourne VTC and VNC. 0408931040 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynD39 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks everyone. I see now from the website we can fly in with permission from CASA. It all seems very complicated though. Patrick I'll get Bob to ring you if he is interested. Safe flying all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Cool, I am flying in from Adelaide and will be an Air traffic controller in the tower at Avalon for the duration of the airshow. It may look complicated but with a comprehensive brief and a really good study of the maps, YAVE or Avalon East is a great option if you like to camp under wing, excellent environment for a great deal of learning from other pilots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coljones Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 This thread will have all you need to know! http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/little-river-airfield.54101/#post-265405 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynD39 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Cool, I am flying in from Adelaide and will be an Air traffic controller in the tower at Avalon for the duration of the airshow. It may look complicated but with a comprehensive brief and a really good study of the maps, YAVE or Avalon East is a great option if you like to camp under wing, excellent environment for a great deal of learning from other pilots. Sounds awesome. I've always wanted to see the Avalon airshow and to fly in instead of driving would be brilliant! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 RobynD39, what aircraft are you flying ? The drifter or RV9A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynD39 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 RobynD39, what aircraft are you flying ? The drifter or RV9A? The RV. I couldn't imagine flying the drifter all the way from QLD to VIC! I can't afford to take a whole month off work. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Is the Rv6a registered RAA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynD39 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Is the Rv6a registered RAA? Yes it is, and Bob only has an RAA licence. Bob heard that it costs $600 to get approval from CASA to enter controlled airspace, though I'm not sure if there is a special provision for only going to the airshow. As I said, it all sounds too complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Excellent, no $600 fee but if you have it, I'll take a donation. Contact RAA, Zane Tully, OPS Manager and great bloke, RAA will get an organisation wide approval to get entry into the RESTRICTED area, it won't be a Class D towered Airport for the Airshow, it will be a great adventure, drop me a call over the next few days and I'll try and answer any questions you may have. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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