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Council kept adding more 'over the top' requirements to the parking arrangement as the show neared the start date. Cost the organisers a huge amount that wasn't budgeted for - as it was not something council were upfront with from the beginning. The organisers had no other way to recoup some of these costs so that is where the parking fee came from. I don't think it was well advertised as they were trying to find some other way to fund it... but in the end there wasn't any other options. If you don't want to pay it they will still let you in to park as they don't want it to ruin the event - you just tell them you are not ok with paying it... they are just trying to recoup some of the costs. The land owners donated the land for carparking and Airventure are not using to it to profit. If there are any funds over and beyond the car parking deficit then that money will be given to charity. Council are also charging landing fee's, so you are not paying any more than you would if you flew in. Agree - it was not well advertised...but that gives a little insight as to why.

 

I think the event itself has been pretty good and hope it can happen again in Cessnock next year.

 

 

For those that tried the links in this feed unsuccessfully, you can find heaps of their content on their youtube channel

 

 

Only one sock?

apparently, one sock is all they are offering!

 

"a comprehensive aviation exhibition space where if you can think of it you'll find it"Hmmm, the program doesn't read that way. It looks like the highlight of Saturday is the paper plane competition!

 

The RAAus Weight increase and CTA presentations are bound to be interesting, particularly given CASA have put them on the back burner.

Each year they promise bigger and better... I think there is still plenty of room for improvement... Happy to see a few new features on this years program on the past few years... but would love if there was more on offer.

 

 

It's more than just planes. It's a celebration of flight!

 

19-21 October 2017

 

RAAus are pleased to bring you AirVenture Australia (AVA) 2017. Building on the success of 2016, this year’s event is certainly designed to offer something for everyone. An assortment of seminars for young, old, experienced and novice aviators. A comprehensive aviation exhibition space where if you can think of it, you’ll find it. Top all this off with an airshow that will blow your sock off and you will start to see why AVA 2017 can’t be missed. Tickets now on sale

 

https://www.airventureaustralia.com.au

 

 

Melbourne turned on a wonderful summer day today, so I did an orbit of the bay to see the sights on offer![ATTACH=full]47699[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]47700[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]47701[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]47702[/ATTACH]

they are great pics!!

 

 

Here is our latest trip....

 

 

 

Here is our latest trip. Adelaide then flight to Murray Bridge....

 

 

 

Welcome guys.Neat videos - reminds me a bit of Mel and Mike - "ask the Leylands" and their 4 X 4 adventures cross Australia.

 

Seriously, looks like fun and the fold up bikes are a great way to get around. I hope they sponsor you as I' m sure the fold up bikes sites are getting looks of searches ...

 

Welcome again.

ha ha thanks Bernie! that's not the first time we've been told we remind them of the Leylands:cheezy grin:

 

Thanks for the welcome!

 

 

Hi Haydn and Alicia. Good to see you joining the Forum!

thanks very much eighty knots

 

 

HI Hayden and Alicia,Great videos, I have watched up to the 5th episode, is that the last one? you guys must have been cooking in the RV with no sun shade?

David

Thanks David, there will be more... they are still in the making.

Usually once we are up its a nice temperature in the plane. The worst of the heat is loading and unloading on the hot tarmac. We have sunshades that we stick up when the sun gets a bit much.

 

 

Hi Hayden and Alicia, welcome... awesome vids!Tony

thanks Tony

 

 

Here is our latest trip....

 

 

 

Hi, Haydn & Alicia here. We finished building our RV7 a few years ago and now hope to travel to as many places as we can in Australia. We a blogging our travels through our youtube chanel and website. Feel free to follow along!

 

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