Yenn Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Here is a link to the Old Station Fly-in and Heritage Show on 22nd to 24th May 2015 (near Gladstone QLD). http://oldstationflyingclub.com.au/fly_in.php Once again we are having the Old Station Fly In and it should be a great weekend. I know several of you have attended previous shows there and those who havn't are missing out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregrobertson Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I'll go along with that. I have been to many fly ins over the past 30 odd years and Old Station is amongst the best. I plan to be there again this year. Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 God willing and weather permitting, I'll be there! Went last year and spoke with Matt Hall. Wouldn't miss it for quids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 25 0032 will be making the trip weather permitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Only rain will keep us away......bin 10yrs since last attendance....maybe longer ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwells Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Will be there in either Cab Sav or BOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Will be there in either Cab Sav or BOB. If ya take bob I fly with ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwells Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 but you wont be able to land where we will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 but you wont be able to land where we will. Yes that could be a bit of a bother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 but you wont be able to land where we will. Yes you have a point there ⚓️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Just bumping this thread to remind everyone this great event is on this weekend. Old Station copped a beating from Cyclone Marcia but you wouldn't know it now. The site is looking great and we are ready for a big turnout. The weather is looking OK so come along, have a great time and help support a fantastic cause. See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Bugger, commitment have got me bugger for old st this year so hope you all enjoy and stay safe 0032 be there next year hopefully ,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwells Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Friday night and over 60 aircraft here already. The camping ground is full & will be extended in the morning. It's looking like being a good weekend!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shags_j Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Watching everyone here flying into the fly in and I am jealous. Have a great weekend all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Just returned. What a great weekend. The winds were a bit unpredictable, but the weather was great. They had the usual events and attractions, PLUS a fantastic fireworks display. A minor downer was the heavy hand of CASA was evident in the new fencing and pedestrian traffic rules. PFFFT! To CASA. Congrats to Paul Christian, the new owner of Spirit of Kitty Hawk. Unfortunately the conditions meant he didn't get to go up in it, but ther'll be plenty other times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Just returned. What a great weekend. The winds were a bit unpredictable, but the weather was great. They had the usual events and attractions, PLUS a fantastic fireworks display.A minor downer was the heavy hand of CASA was evident in the new fencing and pedestrian traffic rules. PFFFT! To CASA. Congrats to Paul Christian, the new owner of Spirit of Kitty Hawk. Unfortunately the conditions meant he didn't get to go up in it, but ther'll be plenty other times. I dunno why CASA go out of their way to act like wankers, everybody knows that they are, no need to prove it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Therm Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Was some great air displays today but I would have liked to have seen more pilot and aviation stands, Ozrunways and Fraser Coast Airpark were the only ones I came across Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 What a great weekend...this was my first Old Station flyin and the best event of this type that I have been too, the effort that all the volunteers and workers put in on the weekend and probably weeks before should heartily congratulated everything that I saw there was top notch from our dinner on Friday night to the speakers after, it was the first time I had heard Matt Hall speak and I actually got a chance to shake his hand and have a quick chat..what a legend and a true gentleman..the airshow on Saturday afternoon was top notch as well. I loved it all, I thank my mate Scott for letting me ride shotgun in the now sold Nynja well done on the sale Scott and to Paul you are getting a really nice aircraft..good luck with it. I met some of the folks that I have talked to here on Rec Flyer and to finally meet them in person was really nice, I hope it won't be to long before we can get a chance to chat again. The headwinds going up to Old Station from Caboolture and also coming home with pretty much the same winds again was a bit of a pain but all in all a wonderful weekend and I am looking forward to next year.... David 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG3 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 One aircraft returning south from Old Station along the coast at altitude reported 45kt headwind at one stage..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Yea we had 30kts a lot of the time. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaba-who Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I dunno why CASA go out of their way to act like wankers, everybody knows that they are, no need to prove it. One of the many things that astounded me in oshkosh last year was the complete absence of fences, rules about pedestrians and aircraft and traffic mix. Everyone could walk through all the aircraft in all the camping, parking and even taxi areas. People did as they were asked ( not "told") by marshals in a spirit of sensible co-operation when aircraft were moved or taxied and there were no disasters or problems. I wish CASA would take a look at places like oshkosh and realise that they are not needed and they can go away and the place will be no worse off. In fact probably better off. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank marriott Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 TA - tax free income and free travel. Might be the "real" agenda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Home from another great Old Station Fly-in this morning ....on the right end of the 30 Knt winds, and if not for a bit of rainy WX around Mackay/ Bowen would have done OS to Townsville non-stop ( 2 hrs 55 mins OS to Bowen) in a slow ? old Lightwing. (ground speeds mostly in the 100-112 kt range most of the way) Good co- operation from controllers around Rockhampton, and they even appreciated me reporting a vehical fire happening in the Hedlow area shortly after. Not the most ideal WX over the weekend but for those who made the effort, a great weekend and airshow as the reward. Thank you to the Creed family and the Old Station Flying Club. Oh, and I can report that something very significant for the RAA may come out of Michael Linkes and Mick Monck's visit to OS , watch this space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Good to see you Ross and those others who were there. I think the air show was too drawn out, too much idle time, supposedly caused by CASAs new rules. It was the first display under these rules. It ran so late that I could not fly home. Had about 20 min flight and 35 mins to last light. I wouldn't not want to be arriving at last light, too dark for me and no time for any problems to be sorted out. Hopefully next year will be better, but it is good. To see that the general consensus is that it was a good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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