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For the Camel Cup have a look at http://www.stolspeed.com/camel-cup/ JG

Yeh, do it!! For a start have a think about the upcoming Camel Cup flight to Marree, SA. Tailwinds always, JG

No premium at Milparinka.... JG

I fly a Savannah now, had a Rans S7, and before that 1200hrs in a Spectrum Beaver single-seat ultralight. So I come from true ultralight origins. Fying from Kilcoy Airfield, SE Qld, averaging about 150 hrs/yr - definitely a 'Frequent Flyer'. JG

I don't think permission would be forthcoming. The airstrip is miles from the settlement, and the caretaker would have to be taxi driver. Might have to wait until it's opened for visiters, but that might be a couple of years..... But the airspace isn't restricted, so you could fly over and get a look, and that's the best way to view it anyhow - don't see much from ground level. No rockets were launched from Maralinga, just nuclear tests. The rockets were at Woomera. I did land there in '97 without noticing the line in ERSA "...24 prior notice..." and security came rushing up with flashing lights, etc..... Before flying into that airspace check notams for actitivity.

Gday All, This is John Gilpin checking in for the first time. Would you believe I've only just discovered this forum, despite all the ads in the RAAus magazine........ Guess that says something about my reading habits and the effect of advertising.... Anyhow, this is exactly what I've been wanting to see in action, but didn't know how to set it up myself. This forum looks to be very well organized and maintained, and very comprehensive, so congratulations and thanks to Ian for his work. This will be an ideal medium to share information. I'm not much interested in chatting, but really interested in sharing information. Some information that I've been wanting to share for a long time is a register of airfields that are an easy walk into town for food (and pub). I've travelled around quite a lot, and so many airfields are just too far from town to be convenient, but there are also some that are excellent. It's not always easy to tell from ERSA or AOPA guides. Could such a register follow on after that Google Airstrips map?? I have several favorites to contribute straight away. Tailwinds always, JG

There are photos of my recent coast to coast flight at http://www.stolspeed.com/coast-to-coast-by-rans-s7/ Come along for the ride... Tailwinds always' JG

Gday All, This isn't a report of a trip already done, but of one coming up. It sounds like quite a few of us will be flying into Marree, SA for the Camel Races on 5 July. More details are at http://www.stolspeed.com/camel-cup/ This forum could be a good place for those who are interested to share info and plans, and maybe team up for company if needed..... Tailwinds always, JG