shafs64 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hi i was wondering if there is only just the one airfield in mackay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Just had a look on the charts, there seems to be quite a few privately owned ALA's in the vicinity. The closest non-controlled airports seem to be Proserpine and Bowen further north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafs64 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 ok i was looking on google earth and found this. Google Maps it's hard to spot in the area with all the crops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 ok i was looking on google earth and found this. Google Mapsit's hard to spot in the area with all the crops There is Marian a half hour west of Mackay and Palmyra about 15 minutes out. Both on Mackay VTC. Marian airfield is on Facebook also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafs64 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 ok i was looking on google earth and found this. Google Mapsit's hard to spot in the area with all the crops That is Ball Bay (YA2196), a private unlicensed strip. If you want to go there, contact the operator, Bob Smith on 0428185194 or 07 49427768 (email: [email protected]). I got that info on AOPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafs64 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 thanks I found the other two. And one look like its used as a drag strip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 thanks I found the other two. And one look like its used as a drag strip Would that be Palmyra (YPYA)? The runway looks like it is parallel to the drag strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Would that be Palmyra (YPYA)? The runway looks like it is parallel to the drag strip. Or...it is the dragstrip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 That overhead wire visible just before they started rolling in the first video looks interesting. You wouldn't want to be coming into land on that runway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafs64 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 you're right i thought the dragstrip was the runway. But after a second take what look like is a taxiway is a runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 you're right i thought the dragstrip was the runway. But after a second take what look like is a taxiway is a runway. Yes the runway doubles as the drag car return road. 36/18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 That overhead wire visible just before they started rolling in the first video looks interesting. You wouldn't want to be coming into land on that runway. Yes. I wouldn't recommend flying into Palmyra without a thorough briefing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 you're right i thought the dragstrip was the runway. But after a second take what look like is a taxiway is a runway. Yep, my first thoughts were the same, I thought it was a taxiway, but it has what appear to be extensions, why would a taxiway have them? I also thought it was too narrow, but have you ever landed at Pittsworth? Its width almost the width of a cricket pitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafs64 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 this place. Google Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 this place. Google Maps No, YPWH is about 6nm east (approx 70-80°T) from that location. Look for the golf course in town, it is right next to it. Here it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafs64 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 it doesn't look that wide. but the grass on both side looks ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I flew a Lightwing and landed it there during my XC training last year, it was just wide enough to fit the mains on the runway. Well that was my impression on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafs64 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 I still haven't done my XC endorsement. And want it done this year. I did my GA training at YMPC before moving over to RA flying and the runway at YMPC was so wide you could land and takeoff in formation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongie Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Palmyra is fine to go into, just make sure the drags are not on. Runway looks pretty skinny when you're on final, but its charcter building. When you then go to a 'proper' airport, you are spoilt ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafs64 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Is savannah 7753 from the school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongie Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Yes mate, certainly is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 That overhead wire visible just before they started rolling in the first video looks interesting. You wouldn't want to be coming into land on that runway. The C210 landing was on that runway. Over the wires...not under. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleropilot Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 already sent Hongie a request for info on airfields near Mackay for an upcoming 'safari', a bunch of 60 knotters from Boonah to Cooktown via coast and back inland - any advice re. flying in that necka much appreciated guys BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongie Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 already sent Hongie a request for info on airfields near Mackay for an upcoming 'safari', a bunch of 60 knotters from Boonah to Cooktown via coast and back inland -any advice re. flying in that necka much appreciated guys BP Hi Mate, I have no new messages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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