ozzietriker Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Hi there folks I was wondering if there is anyone who knows whether if there is a microlight/ultralight community in Townsville QLD, any airfields where they operate from, hangar space availability? etc... any information would be really appreciated. thanks in advance Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Ker Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Dennis, I haven't personally had anything to do with them, but there is an airfield west of Townsville on the Townsville/Charters Towers Road. A website linking details to the airfield and triker school/community is http://www.auf.asn.au/schools/ftf708.html Others will be able to provide more details. Regards, Mathew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzietriker Posted December 25, 2007 Author Share Posted December 25, 2007 Hi Matthew, thanks very much for that lead. It looks like there is a French microlight school that have set themselves up in Oak Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 The CFI is Andrew Hicks - until recently RAA-Aus president. He also imports the DTA trikes from France. http://www.montpelier-microlights.com.au/ Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzietriker Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 thanks again Gents for your input, most of it was very helpful indeed! taliwinds always!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Blue Water - North of Townsville There is an landing strip just North of Townsville at Blue Water, but I have no knowledge of whether it is operational. When flying around Townsville under ATC level via the Pinnacles, I have over flown Blue Water airfield just North of Townsville on many occassions. From the air it seems a very serviceable strip and there is an aircraft parked off to one side by the hangers. However, there is no entry in the ERSA nor the country airstrip guide. Does any body know any details about this airfield, who owns it, is it serviceable. I know that in the past it had a flight training facility based there. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzietriker Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 thanks Alan Hi Alan, this sounds really interesting! I might try calling the local council there and perhaps they might know something more about it. thanks mate Dennis;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelorus32 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 My brother's from up that way. He says try ringing the Rolling Stone Hotel - that's the closest pub. Ask them who owns the property with the Blue Water Airstrip on it. Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzietriker Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 thanks again for the information cheers;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neal Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hi , there are two strips out at Woodstock, Donnington Airpark, and Starke Field on Jones Rd. Let me know if you require any further details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzietriker Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hi Neal Hi Neal thanks very much for that info, I am in Newcastle atm and possibly moving up to Townsville soon. Do you know if there are any hangars at that location and if so, who to contact to find out if there is any space available to hangar a microlight. thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZULU1 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Montpellier Microlights Send a pm to Perry on the forum, he lives on Magnetic Island but flys from Montpellier Microlights. I am sure they will help you out as I know they have been building new hangars. Zulu1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neal Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hi, http://www.montpelier-microlights.com.au this is the web site for Oak Valley site Andrew Hicks is the operator, I find out the other contacts asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzietriker Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 thanks guys! Hi again Gents, thanks so much for your time & help. This is a strong lead, I will contact Perry. Thanks again!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trevor Moss Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Trevor Hi there folks I was wondering if there is anyone who knows whether if there is a microlight/ultralight community in Townsville QLD, any airfields where they operate from, hangar space availability? etc... any information would be really appreciated.thanks in advance Dennis Dennis A few of us are currently re openig the airstrip at bluewater, resealing the runway and buildig hangers ect. We will be looking for as many people with aircraft as possible in the near future. Regards Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trevor Moss Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Trevor There is an landing strip just North of Townsville at Blue Water, but I have no knowledge of whether it is operational.When flying around Townsville under ATC level via the Pinnacles, I have over flown Blue Water airfield just North of Townsville on many occassions. From the air it seems a very serviceable strip and there is an aircraft parked off to one side by the hangers. However, there is no entry in the ERSA nor the country airstrip guide. Does any body know any details about this airfield, who owns it, is it serviceable. I know that in the past it had a flight training facility based there. Alan Alan A few of us are crrently re opening the airstip at Blue Water, Resealing the runway and building hanger ect. We will be looking for as many people with aircraft as possible in the near future. As for a quote i can not give you at this stage, but we are having a managers meeting soon on that. So please keep in touch. Regards Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 What are the co ords for this strip at blue waters. Is fuel reasonably close by ( hazards etc etc as well ). Might come in handy for folks............the more strips about, the better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzietriker Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 thanks Trevor - I'll keep in touch! cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 The Bluewater strip is a good facility and it is well placed North of Townsville and on the track to the North if you are going that way. It sits right in the middle of the Bluewater training area (D764) and is indicated with the name 'Blue water park' on the Townsville /cairns VTC. There is a recommended VFR route around Townsville C class airspace to the west, where you pass through a gap behind the 'Pinnacles range' . Once through this gap you track to the coast, and you will pass right over the Blue water strip, which is long sealed and hard to miss from the air. There is a hangar and shed mid strip, with windsocks. Strip surface is adequet and long, and any upgrade would be welcome. This facility has gone through several hands over past years and has generally been under utilized. A well placed strip that needs to be developed and retained. Only drawback is it's somewhat remote location, away from any facilities and vehical travel is a must to and from the strip. Conditions are usually good for operations with generally a SE wind direction which gives you a light Xwind from the right, which is easily handled. A small hill to the West of final needs to be noted for safety, with the usual 'jumping rodent' risk to be watched on the strip itself. Maj... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumby08 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 DennisA few of us are currently re openig the airstrip at bluewater, resealing the runway and buildig hangers ect. We will be looking for as many people with aircraft as possible in the near future. Regards Trevor Is this still happening, looking for a base for a Brumby 600. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 What about Montpelier airpark,in the Townsville area,where Maj Millard operates from? Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T500 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 blue water Hi guys Is blue water still happening?? am Interested if it still is cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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