Crawf Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Hi Guys, I'm buying a Jabiru, having converted my PPL to RAAus and have hit the expected issue of where to store my aircraft. My local airfield, Tyabb, is currently full for both hard stand and hangars as far as the aero club is concerned. I'm doing the usual of asking around as much as I can. Just wondering if anyone might have some leads? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippydiesel Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Nearly all my local aero club Jabs are in the open or with rudimentary part shelter - built for Australian conditions😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawf Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 Hey, Yes I'm happy with an outside space with a decent fitted cover on the aircraft. Realistically, that is all I'm expecting to start with 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossK Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) Have you tried Tooradin? It's a bit further, but I'm sure Lilydale or Coldstream would have space. Edited December 4, 2023 by RossK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawf Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 Yes, actually all three have grass tie downs currently available. Looks like a good cockpit and prop cover will be the next purchase! 🙂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFguy Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 There's also a 100% cover kit from Punkinhead at Yarrawonga. It's comprehensive. I have one for when I've had to occassionaly live outside for a few weeks. A quote I heard recently : You are paying for the cost of a hanger whether you are in a hangar or not. IE extra maintenance if you are not. But a full cover can go a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawf Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Yes it looks good. Di from Punkinhead has quoted me to make a cover for my plane and the price is good too 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawf Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) But yes, of course I would prefer to be in a Hangar however they are as rare as rocking horse poo where I'm based (Mornington Peninsula, Vic). Could be a very long wait 😕 Edited December 5, 2023 by Crawf typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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