eightyknots Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Friday and Saturday are the days to be there, most of the good stuff on then. Go to www.ausfly.com.au to have a look at the program. I was talking to Mark Rowe recently and they are hoping to get the Wright flyer in the air, the weather will have to be perfect but it would be great to see it fly. They had it out last year as a static display and at one stage fired it up. SAAA have gone to great lengths to make the event inclusive of all facets of aviation so there should be something for everybody. So long as the weather co-operates it should be huge.Greg.[ATTACH=full]18758[/ATTACH] I hope it flies further than the 120 ft flight (36 metres) the original Wright Flyer accomplished in December 1903. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 They haven't got the "wright" engine in it. (Actually it was a Taylor") Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I might ride the Harley up and stay with Mum at Gilgandra, then ride over to Narromine each day. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 A few going from Watts Bridge. I may come up from Tocumwal for a day. Know of anyone that would have a spare seat? I can help out with fuel etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I really hope they won't be using the same security outfit that was used for the wright flyer airshow several years ago. what a bunch of pelicans. could not even get close to any aircraft. really made for a dud weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Tomo, keep in touch, there may be a seat for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballpoint 246niner Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Know of anyone that would have a spare seat? I can help out with fuel etc... Sorry Tomo, I'm coming from Armidale in the CTLS with the owner, if things change you've got a Sav seat for sure mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I might ride the Harley up and stay with Mum at Gilgandra, then ride over to Narromine each day. OME Can't ride the Harley because the engine did a Jabiru on me yesterday. Will probably drive up. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Can't ride the Harley because the engine did a Jabiru on me yesterday. I hope you found a good place to land OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propfarmer Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'm going to be there, got the plane booked and the money sitting in a jar just for the weekend! I even had the WAC's spread over the lounge floor this weekend as the start to my planning! Leaving early on the Saturday.I still need to get accomodation, I'm too grumpy for a tent, probably fly to some nearby town. If you see a white SportStar and a baldish guy near it, come say hello! I'd look at the Narromine shire website for accomodation before you fly somewhere else, there are a few options. Narromine have taxis ($10 - $15 from the airstrip to anywhere in town) and if you flew to Dubbo for instance you would be looking at more $$$. The Peppercorn Motel (10 min walk) appears fully booked that weekend and I would imagine that the rooms at the caravan park (next door) would be gone also. Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbleboy Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 The full program is now up on their website. Looks like Fri and Sat are the big days. I secured a tent site at the caravan park next door a few days ago. Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 OK. Where are we assembling when we get there? I'm driving up and am going to be there Friday & Saturday. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I will be up there early afternoon Friday...open to any suggestions on a hook up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazza Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I will be at Ausfly cause I promised to have a Jabiru Reunion. So all jab people, jab engine people, RA-Aus people, people who breathe are welcome at the Jabiru Reunion tent even if you don't fly a jab. If you have seen a jab, you are welcome. We will be cooking snags and handing out morning tea and I have organised some forums. Stop in and say hi. Cheers, Cazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarby Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I will be the guy next to a white SportStar, wearing glasses. Come say hello! I will be finding Cazza if she is giving out both food and knowledge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Well I would like to see a picture of that one.........A white SportStar, wearing glasses. That would be quite a Spectacle. . Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazza Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I will be the guy next to a white SportStar, wearing glasses. Come say hello! I will be finding Cazza if she is giving out both food and knowledge! Yep come on over and say hi. I'll feed you and I have some experts giving out the knowledge. Cazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I hope to be there one way or the other, Saturday to Sunday morning most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billwoodmason Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I am planning on going to Narromine, (weather permitting) - will be camping underwing. The Jab reunion sounds good and oh yeah - better meet some forumites. BillW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I hope to be there one way or the other, Saturday to Sunday morning most likely. Great to hear Tomo...I might have to get some Recreational Flying hats made up or something so we can recognise every one...any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Great to hear Tomo...I might have to get some Recreational Flying hats made up or something so we can recognise every one...any thoughts? I suppose that would be the most effective, though usually I've had a pretty good success rate with just getting a few phone numbers prior and sending out a text or three upon arrival. If anyone wants to catch up PM your number and I'll add it into my phone. If the stars aline right and I'm a little lucky, I could be coming down with DJ in something a little fun. Just need to figure the ride home then... which shouldn't be an issue if DD is coming down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballpoint 246niner Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 If the difficulty in getting accommodation is any indicator, then Aus Fly is shaping up to be a huge success, we are dorming it at the Imperial and will be there Sat AM till Sunday AM. Love to catch up with all, we will be in a Flight Design CTLS. Neil GoFly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotdave69 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hey all, looking to be flying from Bathurst in a Jab 170 reg 7750 , Friday 14th! All three aircraft will be arriving ! Look forward to the day! Pending wx of course! Those who want to meet up, Pm me with your mobiles.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazza Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 pilotdave, stop by the Jabiru Marque and have a snag and a chin wag with us. Cazza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfGnome Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Just might be able to make it (and in good company too) if all the planets align. Will know more next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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