nomadpete Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 The Clifton fly-in is on 11th March. Run by Darling Downs Sport Aircraft Association, It's not an air show but it is great friendly destination to catch up with flying friends. Food, camping, parking, tie down area are all available. Funds raised go towards 2018 Junior Flying Training Scholarship. For pilot information check www.loneeagleflyingschool.org.au or phone 0429-378-370 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Clifton Flyin in always makes me feel sad. I lost someone very dear to me in an accident on his way to the fly in. It comes up every year and brings back the memories. I have to attend this fly in one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdDog Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Oh man. Sorry to hear that. It's amazing how something like that can dig up powerful emotions and memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy s Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I'm hoping to fly up for the day but the weather not looking good east of the Ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 The strip is good. Some aircraft have started arriving. At present, we can see clear air to the range. From here we can't see what it looks like anywhere east of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnewbery Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 As with previous years the web cameras are updating regularly on the Lone Eagle Flying School website and this year on OzRunways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 The picture says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Is there an RAA meet and greet? Can you ask about fee rises if you get a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Sorry but RAA didn't come. Perhaps you could try phoning a board member for a chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Saturday night there was a very nice, sociable dinner attended by about a hundred. Sunday was a good day, mostly sunny. In spite of the brisk wind across the airstrip, we had over 50 aircraft arrive. I think the coastal weather was unpleasant and this probably discouraged some flyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy s Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I was one of those coastal guys fueled up ready hit the skies this morning and hoping the weather was going to clear but wishful thinking and by 9.30 decided to can it. Buggar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Sorry we missed you and all those Others who decided that good airmanshiip dictates that caution overrides enthusiasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Is Bange not running the RAA anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneL Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Is there an RAA meet and greet? Can you ask about fee rises if you get a chance Yes Trevor is on the board and only a a local call or short drive away from you if you wanted an answer!Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 A bunch of aircraft from Maitland, Cessnock, Denman and Scone flew up to Quirindi for breakfast, then headed for Clifton. Some went via Armidale, some via Moree and I went via Warwick. We had a great time meeting up with old friends and making new ones. Thank you to Trevor and the great crew at Clifton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I would have thought that with Bange and King being locals they would have done a meet and greet for the members at the fly in. missed opportunity really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuri Gagarin Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Is there an RAA meet and greet? Can you ask about fee rises if you get a chance Are you thinking of rejoining the RAAus ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneL Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Here are a few photos I took over the weekend. A stiff crosswind gave all pilots a workout and they all did a fine job handling the conditions, I saw no bad landings. Congratulations pilots. The photos of dinner were on the Saturday night in the club hangar with the new sealed concrete floor, ceiling insulation and lined back wall. We had 11 motorhomes visit for the weekend. Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Are you thinking of rejoining the RAAus ? of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 So disappointed. I look forward to the Clifton fly in, it is one of my favorites. The predicted strong gusty winds made me stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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