FlyingVizsla Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollyles Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 For anyone wanting accommodation for the weekend of the air show, I am renting a beautiful 3 bedroom 1873 heritage home in Tullimbar Lane called Toongla which is 10 minutes away from the show. The home sleeps 7 people and has panoramic views, fully equipped kitchen, gorgeous gardens, 2 bathrooms., outdoor entertaining area, barbeque. Price $500 per night (2 night minimum) or if you take the house for 3 nights you can have it for $400 a night. Please contact me at 0406641016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Anyone from The Oaks or Bankstown flying into Wings over Illawarra who has a spare seat needing a pax with fuel sharing, i'm interested. PM me. Rgds Planey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAIRVTW Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Anyone flying into Wings over Illawarra, this year you have to register your aircraft so that you will be emailed a ticket. Your passengers will have to pay to get in. If you don't register & your flying in you will have to pay as well. All this info is on there web. I guess they have realised how much more revenue will be made in doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Now I get it $$$$$$ but like running any business, it's only worthwhile if you make some profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 You also have to arrive before 10:15 as the airport closes then for the show - the website recommends arrival prior to 09:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAIRVTW Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Ill be flying in don't mind paying for my passenger for a good day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Ill be flying in don't mind paying for my passenger for a good day out. same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'll be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I was going to fly in but with 30 knot westerlies and the east west runway closed it may be a challenge !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark11 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'll be there practicing my photography... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'll be there wearing my Bolly cap (probably like a few others) hope to catch up with some forumites to say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coljones Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 SUMMARY: • RWY08/26 closed from 0800 Friday 02MAY14 to 1600 Monday 05MAY14 (see NOTAMS), • Operational runway 16/34 with RH circuits on RWY34 (check ERSA), • Plan arrival before 0930. YWOL will be closed 1015 - 1530 for handling displays (see NOTAMS), • Visitor aircraft parking in allocated grass parking area, south east of runway intersection for most aircraft and will be airside. After landing, clear the active runway, & taxi towards runway intersection, look for marshals in fluro vests for parking assistance, • YWOL is a security airfield so ASIC is required by PIC with passengers under escort, • YWOL CTAF 127.30 with Unicom operating on the day, (check ERSA) • YWOL Ground 120.85 temporary frequency for parking assistance on the day. http://wingsoverillawarra.com.au/media/Visiting_Pilot_Guide_2014.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Just got back early from WINDS over ILLAWARRA. I knew the forcast was not good, but still went as i'd already bought my ticket on line. On arrival I saw Cherokee appear to make two attempts to land in the gusty conditions, but then obviously decided against it and headed back home. The winds were merciless, and other than the RAAF boys arriving in the two FA18's, plus my camera dying, after 4 1/2hrs I gave it away and headed for home as thats all the flying that I saw. They did announce that The Roulettes would probably still get airborne about 3pm but I wasn't prepared to wait any longer. Hopefully the wind abated enough a bit later on to allow some flying. Whilst there were reports of up to 35 knot croswinds, the FA18 pilot said they were hit with 50 knots near the mountain on their second circuit, so it was better to stay on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark11 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Sure was a solid Westerly - no sign of it slowing - so I also went home too!! Pity as there was a good program planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I was there in the afternoon, hanging out with my mates at World Flight, and MAF… the wind was incredible!! Got to see some very daring and impressive take off's towards the end of the day… The Super Decathlon that took off was half impressive, half madman! Most of the departing GA planes would have exceeded their cross wind component by about 3 times! It was very windy! Pretty good turn out though, had a good look around the static displays, the F111 was great to look at up nice and close. Had to drive home through Robertson due to car accident at Gerringong near the Kiama bends closing the road both ways, which was actually a fatal sadly. The Flying Pig! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Sorry I missed you Tomo, it would have been good to catch up. I spent some time at the MAF site and thought Tomo needs the tail of of this kite before he can put it on his avaitar and fly it home safely, or to PNG . Hope to catch up with you next time mate. Kind regards Planey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 the Roulettes did not get up. the Sabre did a few passes, then the F-18's took off, one did some nice displays and the other one just disappeared. The one doing the displays didn't even land, I think they both just went home. Once that happened, the entire audience population hit the gates en masse. it was a nice day out, but a bit of a bust as far as any flying displays go. I was really looking forward to seeing Matt Hall's routine too~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Why was the other runway closed? A strong wind from the west wouldn't be that smooth either. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 They had the Roulettes and others parked on it at the 26 side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Wow, the event has copped a real hammering on Ray Hadlee's talkback show today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 If you could control the wind you would be wasted just running airshows. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 runway 08/26 was shut down by casa. the 26 end of the strip is a bit flat and pools water after rain,,, CASA werent happy about that, so ordered the strip to be shut down until its fixed. sadly the council dont have the cash at the moment to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Is that the same CASA that wouldn't groove the runways at Kingsford Smith for years to stop aquaplaning. Where would we be without them?. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Being a facthunter, i'd guess you have a good imagination on that one Nev. Kind Regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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