Steve L Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) Grampians YGMP has accomodation but the guy Steve Price prefers PN. Very scenic flying in that neck of the woods. anyway they all have accomodation if you take a tent and a bottle of scotch🤪 Edited October 17, 2022 by Steve L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG3 Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 I prefer tawny port for company. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossK Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 9 hours ago, Steve L said: Grampians YGMP has accomodation but the guy Steve Price prefers PN. Very scenic flying in that neck of the woods. anyway they all have accomodation if you take a tent and a bottle of scotch🤪 Is that the old Asses Ears Lodge? Do you have a contact for Steve at YGMP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Maybe when people fly their plane somewhere going beyond the airport might seem essential. They are usually not exactly jumping with activity and the centre of all the action. Nev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Did you know you can add Accommodation to an airfield in our Airfields list here on Recreational Flying. In fact you can add anything related to an airfield in that section. Just go to the menu item Resources -> Airfields, click on the airfield you wish to add info to, click Comments on the pop out balloon and then add your comments/information in the next screen...hope this helps 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Great! I'll put up some details for Tooraweenah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Ross, that’s it Asses Ears. Steve’s number 0427 337405, a SMS maybe needed as reception was poor back then . . . been 3-4 years since I dropped in so I don’t know how covid played out for him. Need to visit again so I might suggest it to a small flying group I’m with. John. Kellermeister Sable has the edge on tawny, has a hint of choccy, goes down too easy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsm Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Broken Hill aero club has accomodation units. Basic but on the airfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG3 Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 6 hours ago, robinsm said: Broken Hill aero club has accomodation units. Basic but on the airfield. Already on the map. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsm Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Cameron corner has accomodation, airstrip beside road about 1/2 k from the corner. Fairly rough strip but usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG3 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Cameron corner is already on the map of 'Airfields near Fuel, Pub and Food'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG3 Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 Well, this idea didn't go very far..... Airfields with Accommodation map. There must be more such accommodation on airfields, but I understand how users are reluctant to publicize them due to council's disapproval of such unapproved but so convenient accommodation..... Sad..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushcaddy105 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 It'a while ago since I stayed there, but Horsham Gliding Club used to rent a bed for a nominal sum and this included kitchen access. Worth a call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Look really I don't see most airfields as a very exciting place to spend a night. Most people would want to have a look around the town and get a shower and decent meal. Asses Ears has a good catering (licenced) facility. It's rough country leaving to the East. Not the best for an engine out experience. It's sandstone ridges. Spectacular views. JNev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfly Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 hours ago, JG3 said: Well, this idea didn't go very far..... Airfields with Accommodation map. There must be more such accommodation on airfields, but I understand how users are reluctant to publicize them due to council's disapproval of such unapproved but so convenient accommodation..... Sad..... JG, would it make sense to widen the criteria to include on-field (or nearby) accommodation that you need to pay for (Tumut, for example)? I agree that a basic space for free (or near) is the better option. But sometimes you might be willing to pay Motel rates for a night if, otherwise, it makes your trip work better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG3 Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Would it make sense to widen the criteria to include on-field (or nearby) accommodation that you need to pay for. This map Airfields near Fuel, Pub and Food' pretty much does that already, l in that any pub will have accommodation or nearby. There is plenty of such accommodation available, which I do use sometimes when necessary. I'm seeking that free or near free really basic accommodation. Ideal would be an old caravan parked on the airfield. Just a dry bunk for overnight is all I seek. I realize all the restrictions on such, so I really applaud those airfields that find a way to do it anyhow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfly Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Yes, your map is a fantastic resource. So I suppose your new category (on-field, cheap and cheerful) is meant to be an added layer in another colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c722352 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 the local council in my area does not allow anyone to stay overnight on the airfield except under emergency situations, we had to remove our bunkhouse as a overnight stay. The council gives our club a peppercorn rent so they have the say on what we can or cant do in the club. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfly Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) By the way, the pub that used to be across the road from the Taree airport (mentioned on the map) is now closed. But there is cabin accommodation available at the Dawson River Tourist Park just 500 metres away (and 98 mogas at the adjacent servo). A McDonalds is a 1km hike further on but it's only a 5km cab ride into Taree town, anyway. Edited November 5, 2022 by Garfly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackc Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Having a look in my J-230D yesterday. mentally measuring up for a rudimentary bed in it. Since I will be flying remote areas mostly, just look out for a dirt road I can land on, taxi off the road safely, park for the night, fire up next morning and fly away. 🙂 Who needs an airstrip? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 All good until you hit a roadside sign or a powerline you didn't see. Airstrips are generally very clear of obstructions such as these, while roads aren't. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackc Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Fortunately I have time to scout the area looking for elements of danger, in an Emergency you don’t have that luxury, but guide posts are not a risk to high wing aircraft, unlike road sighs which are far and few between in central and far west Qld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 9 hours ago, jackc said: Having a look in my J-230D yesterday. mentally measuring up for a rudimentary bed in it… That was a selling point of the Foxcon 200- the seat was flat and laid back to become a bed. There was a trade-off- less comfort in flight, more while sleeping. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 On 18/10/2022 at 10:17 AM, Admin said: Did you know you can add Accommodation to an airfield in our Airfields list here on Recreational Flying. I found the entry for Toora, but couldn't enter any details. How do you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coljones Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 10:41 PM, APenNameAndThatA said: Birdsville pub is across the road from the tie-down area. Amazing. And they sell Coopers Stout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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