RobynD39 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Hi all. Here's the highlights from our recent trip from Watts Bridge to Great Keppel Island. Hope you enjoy it. 23 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerme Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Enjoyed it. Great vid and love the radio threw the vid.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Well done Robyn , we plan to get there next year . What was the fixed camera by the way ? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynD39 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Well done Robyn , we plan to get there next year . What was the fixed camera by the way ?Bob Hi Bob. Both fixed cameras were Drift's. One is an older HD170 and the other is a newer Ghost. Both have remote controls so I was kept busy turning both cameras on and off when there was something good to see, as well as using a handheld occasionally, as well as navigating. I wouldn't say it was a very relaxing trip. :-) Next time I'm just going to let the cameras record and hope they don't run out of space. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I heard yesterday ( and this is yet to be confirmed ) that the strip at Keppel is to be closed. Does anyone else know anything about this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks for sharing the video. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Loved every minute of the video, very well done. Looking forward to the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Loved every minute of the video, very well done.Looking forward to the next one. Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Pukallus Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Spoke to Geoff Mercer, owner / manager of the Holiday Village at Great Keppel yesterday and was told that the airstrip is NOT closing but as we all were told on our trip in October that the resort caretakers have requested that they have 24 hours notice prior to anyone flying in. Here is the recent formal request which will be included in future ERSA,s Here are some photos of our recent yearly holiday /pilgrimage in October this year with a group of 10 Aircraft. Regards Graham & Val Subject: FW: Landing at Great Keppel Island - 24 HOUR PRIOR NOTICE REQUIRED From: Paul Tyler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, 23 November 2014 8:31 PM To: Paul Tyler Subject: Landing at Great Keppel Island - 24 HOUR PRIOR NOTICE REQUIRED Hi everyone We have had advice from Peter Williams who controls Great Keppel Island Airfield that 24 hours prior notice to land at Great Keppel Islandis now required. ERSA Notification is pending publication.. This is due to heavy aircraft traffic recently at Great Keppel For landing requests please contact Peter Williams on mobile 0408 004 536 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teckair Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thanks for posting that guys, I enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planet47 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Nice video - goats warning included! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Knight Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Great viewing. Tnx for sharing. Happy New a Year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffd Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 was good robyn looks like a great place to visit i will hav to put in on my bucket list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarby Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I have been told the gradient is very steep, more than say Kilcoy. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Ryan: It's not a big problem as the strip is plenty long to sort out your arrival. When we were there, there was some grass growing through the runway. Don't know what it's like now. If you land on 12, there is a bit of turbulence from the hill southeast of the runway on short final if the wind is from the southeast. The stronger the wind, the worse the turbulence is. It might even be better to land downwind on 32 in some conditions as there's plenty of length to get on the ground and get slowed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c722352 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Had a trip up to Great Keppell after Old Station. Informed that strip is closed to traffic hence the big X, pity its a terrific spot did get some great photos though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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