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It’s appears that it’s simply a tool used by the big airports to make using their runways unattractive at peak times. YBBN charges an additional $200 during peak times (if you’re qualified to use their runway). It’s a whole new facet to flightplanning!

Is my understanding of Cairns charges correct? I read this as I can land and park anytime for $17/t but if the landing is between 1000 and 1400 local, then they will charge $350. Is the solution just to avoid arriving between these times? What about departing during these times? Seems a bit steep!

Great article but I also find it amazing that the Brits don’t look to make more of their achievements especially in Manchester where these guys were from. I recently visited Manchester and the Air & Science Museum was closed for renovations. Completely by chance I discovered the Avro Exihibition near Manchester Airport on what’s left of the old Woodford Aerodrome. It transpires that all the Lancaster’s were assembled there and it’s the birthplace of the Vulcan which is another great story.

I was there two days ago. The lake has a lot more water in it than previously but the Warburton Groove is not as spectacular as I’ve seen it before. Hardly any birds except near the Warburton Inlet and a slow flight at 500’ was no drama. William Creek is dead busy - make sure you book a table for dinner when you arrive! The accommodation is adequate when you consider just where you are, and everybody is super friendly. We flew to Birdsville over the the Simpson and that is just spectacular at the moment.

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That’s good news.

I wasn’t complaining. Movement fee was fair. I agree, its a terrific set up and well worth visiting. We stayed in town - good food and lots of character.

Thanks for the invite - Gympie and Monduran are on my to-do list.

Overheard last week “ ... just had a drone 50 ft off my port wing at 6500”.

Invoice arrived $14.45 Fairy nuff!

Great photo Phil! Brought back memories for me. Coincidentally we are mixing it with the Singapore Armed Forces in Rocky who are currently undertaking NVG training. Weird experience flying NVFR knowing that a flight of four apaches (or Cinooks) are on approach somewhere out there on the other side of the airfield!

Yep I was in there this weekend. I am not aware of the fees and charges but I dont think I’ve seen a similar facility more deserted ... maybe the availability of Avgas will change things. Lots of potential?

AVGAS is now available at Maryborough - credit card.

Yep Cardwell/Dallachy YCDW

I’m planning to fly this way in the next couple of weeks. Can anyone vouch for its condition please?

Paul at Roses in Rocky. Did mine and saved me heaps.

I tried to form one once - spent a lot of time on it. First a 3 way then just two but it just got so complicated that I realised it was never going to be perfect. I ended up going out on my own. Im aware that there are successful syndicates at Moorabbin etc but Ive got a feeling that they are operated by solicitors and accountants!

Avgas is available at Quilpie - accepts major cards

Rocky, shoot the ILS at Gladstone, Thangool, Rolleston, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach. Old station, emu park, Hedlow, Agnes Water

Have a look at Rocky Aero Club. Great facilities, big fat empty strip, empty skies and easy travelling up from Brissy!