Tomo Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I went and checked out Cooloola Cove Airpark the other day while over there. Not a bad strip at all, was impressed actually. Nothing much in the way of facility's, only a little open shed with aircraft in it, a fixed tie down point, and an outdoor BBQ. Not sure about water or power, but It didn't look like it. About 6 Klms to the town center, but there is residence houses not far from the edge of the strip, so if it was me, I'd try an get a lift into town if need be, or taxi I guess. But if you had to walk that both ways, you'd probably prefer not to. A few pictures I took on my phone to show what it's like. [ATTACH]9618.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9614.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9616.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9617.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9615.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9619.vB[/ATTACH] FAC_YCXA_19-Nov-2009.pdf FAC_YCXA_19-Nov-2009.pdf FAC_YCXA_19-Nov-2009.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Damn nice looking strip Tomo, where the hell is it actually ?.what sort of flying machine was in the hangar ?............................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi Major, it is beside tin can bay.(i think). cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yep, next door to Tin Can Bay, and a stone's throw from Rainbow Beach. The one near Rainbow beach I haven't been to yet. Apparently that one is in between Rainbow and Inskip point, was really wanting to check it out as well, but time got in the away. I agree it's a beaut strip, was pleasantly surprised once I climbed over the gate and went for a walk. (self authorization you see! ) Figured If I'm allowed to land there, I can climb the gate too! ;) These were the aircraft there... a J400 and Cessna 182 Pic's [ATTACH]9620.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9621.vB[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Figured If I'm allowed to land there, I can climb the gate too! Landing is PPR though ! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Landing is PPR though ! Yeah I know! but! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Looks like the strip hasn't changed much since I used it about ten years ago...still a nice strip..though the airpark development looks a little stalled to say the least. I've used the other strip at Inskip Point at times to go fishing (met mates with their boats which we launched off the beach) it is just as good and 800 metres long, so there you go Tomo, take your fishing gear and enjoy the great outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yep, next door to Tin Can Bay, and a stone's throw from Rainbow Beach. The one near Rainbow beach I haven't been to yet. Apparently that one is in between Rainbow and Inskip point, was really wanting to check it out as well, but time got in the away.Yes tomo their is a strip near inskip point, i landed their with my wife (now ex-wife ha, ha ) for new years eve, back in about 1997. Nice, but a bit of a hike to the beach. the strip is Long and wide, we had 3 A/C from skyfox flight training go their. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Nice clean looking 182............................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Nice clean looking 182............................................................. 182 is it? Yes it must of had a coat of paint I reckon, still had the new shine on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks for posting that Tomo! I've been interested in flying in there and wondered what it was like. You've said it is around 6km from town, I'm not a local - how far do you think it would be to the marina? I have a friend there and would love to drop in some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Apparently the strip at Rainbow has had some upgrade work (i.e. truck loads of fill) in the last year... Rumour is that someone is planning on hangaring a Yak? That strip is a little way from the Rainbow "Township"... Hitch a ride to the servo and hire a motor scooter and you would be set... We (the family and I) just spent a week and a half in Rainbow... The teenage daughter and I went for a tandem paraglide with Jean-Luc from the Carlo Sandblow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Cooloola Cove The 182 belongs to Rod Robertson callsign EVC Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks for posting that Tomo! I've been interested in flying in there and wondered what it was like. You've said it is around 6km from town, I'm not a local - how far do you think it would be to the marina? I have a friend there and would love to drop in some time. No worrys Mazda, that's why I did it. I only guesstimated about 6klm to the shopping center of Cooloola Cove, Tin Can itself is about 4.5 klm (I think) from Cooloola Cove shopping center. I rode my push bike so I'm only guessing. You can actually hear boats from the airstrip to the Nrt East, but I doubt you could get through that way! Google Earth shows it quite well... [ATTACH]9624.vB[/ATTACH] But If you want to go to the Mariner in Tin Can, this is the only strip close enough, the one near Rainbow is a lot further off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 We (the family and I) just spent a week and a half in Rainbow... The teenage daughter and I went for a tandem paraglide with Jean-Luc from the Carlo Sandblow... Small world hey! So did we... [ATTACH]9625.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9629.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9626.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9627.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9628.vB[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellpar Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 If you ring Rod (number in ersa) he is an extremely friendly bloke, says he loves to have fly in visitors and will probably pick you up and show you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Escadrille Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks really nice Tomo, I can't wait to get up there! Sigh...i_dunno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sharp End Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks very much to Rod, we landed at Cooloola and had a great day sight-seeing and visiting the marina. Excellent strip - nice and long - just what the Airtourer needs on a hot day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sharp End Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Pics at Cooloola I hope this attempt to upload pics worked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastmeg2 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Two Rods in the front seat of VH-EVC at Cooloola Cove, Sept 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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