Guest browng Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Does anyone know of a private airpark not attached to a public aerodrome? A few months back I received a very slick DVD from a mob selling a very upmarket airpark development at Margaret River here in WA. It was backed by an asian consortium and hotel chain, with all the building being done by the developers and the houses sold 'off the plan'. These were definitely aimed at the 'top end of town', but some were to be retained by the consortium for use as expensive rental holiday homes. It was a 'green field' development, and the runways were to be tarmac and quite long, with lighting. I have heard nothing since the DVD though, so maybe they didn't get either funding or permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bendorn Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I've just found out that 80% of the Whitsunday development has been sold. Not sure if that's 80% of the stage or 80% of the whole lot. Either way, 1/4 acre blocks are $585,000 up to $855,000........ Peter... Can you remember where abouts near Noosa? I'll look for it on Google Earth if you have a better location.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bendorn Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 What about this one? http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/02/21/1852813.htm Has anyone heard of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pecram air Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Rylstone is an interesting little strip approx 30K SE of Mudgee. Nice town with a couple of cafes, bakery and 2 pubs (the Globe has been on a few lifestyle shows) but not much else in the area. The strip is about 7K out of the town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cirrus Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I believe Scone, NSW has room on it's Aerodrome for such a park. Was considering it too. Lovely place, with a huge Woolworth's in town (no doubt thanks to the late Kerry Packer and his investment in the marvelous and massive Equestrian centre just outside the Aerodrome and town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxamos Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Bairnsdale I saw something in 2006 about expressions of interest for an airpark at Bairnsdale, at the old RAAF base. Have not heard anything since, and I registered as being interested, so maybe it isn't going ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bendorn Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Gippsland Airparks I've tried searching for info on Bairnsdale without any luck. A bit about Latrobe Airport's Airpark plans.... http://latrobeairport.gippsland.com/LatrobeRegionalAirpark/Default.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxamos Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Bairnsdale Bendorn, As I mentioned, I haven't had any further information from them, and they were asking people for expressions of interest, so perhaps there wasn't enough interest, or more likely it is just taking a while to get it started. When I get home, in a few weeks, I will try to dig up the information that I was sent, and if I can find it I will post on this thread. Regards Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootpilot Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 The Whitsunday airpark is about 80% sold for all stages. I'm working out of here at the moment and it is going to be a tight squeeze with all the houses and the new taxiways. The strip has just been shortened to 900 meters (about 700 useable) to start the sealing of the stip with restricted access to parking and fuel. So if you are coming in here give the airport a call and get the latest info as it will be always changing over the next year or so. Not much work going on at the moment as our parking area is under about a foot of water! Got to love the wet season!!!! Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Peter... Can you remember where abouts near Noosa? I'll look for it on Google Earth if you have a better location.. Sorry about the delay was about 5-6 years ago, situated several miles to the north/northwest of noosa airstrip and fronted onto a lake i remember flying and landing on the strip at Noosa only took a few minutes --Noosa strip was supposedly closed but the locals were using it. If you need more info I am away at present but will be back home soon and I could look it up in my logbook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palexxxx Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hi Peter, Was this airstrip at 26 degrees 18 min S, and 152 degrees 58 min E. and fronting Lake Cootharba? Peter. PS. You can just see the eastern end of the strip in the high resolution section to the west of the Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Just checked google maps and that looks like the right area I will check my log book on the weekend Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabby Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi Guys, I have heard that in the near future an Airpark is being planned for Cessnock, might be a bit hot in the Summer but has plenty wineries nearby to quench your thirst Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bendorn Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 If I Were A Rich Man........ http://www.fly-in.com/lot_325.html ...do I park in the small hanger or the large hanger... Check out the aerial view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bendorn Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 What Would Your Preferences Be? If you were looking at buying a block within a Airpark Development, what would you be looking for? Minimum Land Size? Price? How many blocks within development? Facilities? Runway... Sealed or Grass or both? Annual Maintenance fees? Onsite LAME? Rules, ie. VFR only? Residents/Guests only? Commercial entities? Flight School? Hit me with all your thoughts, even if they're dreams......!! Ben ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hi Bendorn, I saw what the Whitsundays 1/4 acre blocks were worth, ouch! There's a 20 block residential air park with 1000m grass strip being built 18k west of Maryborough. It's at the survey stage and will be completed before the end 2008. A 3 acre block there is only $145K. Looks a bit more affordable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sceadu52jr Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Blackhawk, Do you have any further info on this airpark and contact details. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Wayne, You would be better to send him a personal messaage (forum policy about commercial interests). His user name is drkgld, I've spoken to him about the airpark blocks myself, he will be able to answer all your questions. Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob L Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Having just joined this forum I hope this reply does not constitute commercial content. I am in the process of developing Rylstone Aerodrome into an Airpark. It has most exciting prospects as long as I can jump through the "hoops" of local Gov etc. We expect to have a DA by September 2008. I am particularly interested to hear from anyone who is interested in preliminary information on this very exciting opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabigaplane Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 surpise announcement Ian, you like your surprise announcements, so where is the Recreational Flying Airpark going to be ? Jack. :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Jack - I wanted to do one at Wallan here in Victoria that had a focus on Recreational including a Museum of recreational aircraft and a Recreational Flying school but alas it was not to happen - this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkgld Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Airpark Jack - I wanted to do one at Wallan here in Victoria that had a focus on Recreational including a Museum of recreational aircraft and a Recreational Flying school but alas it was not to happen - this time. I know just the place ;) Will a 3-acre block be big enough for your museum and a 900m runway be long enough for your flying school? Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vk3auu Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Did you know that the quickest way to make a small fortune out of an aircraft museum is to start with a large fortune? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkgld Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Airpark If you were looking at buying a block within a Airpark Development, what would you be looking for? Minimum Land Size? Price? How many blocks within development? Facilities? Runway... Sealed or Grass or both? Annual Maintenance fees? Onsite LAME? Rules, ie. VFR only? Residents/Guests only? Commercial entities? Flight School? Hit me with all your thoughts, even if they're dreams......!! Ben ;) Doesn't it really come down a choice between : 1. a small club-style airpark built by a pilot wanting to share his dream -- with large residential lots, surrounded by greenery and country air, and a grass strip shared by a small group of recreational fliers who know each other; or 2. a large airport-style airpark built by a developer in it for the money -- with small residential lots, surrounded by concrete and exhaust fumes, and a sealed strip shared by hundreds of assorted users (including GA, commercial aviation and even scheduled jet flights)? I'm definitely going for the former. Hangar your plane where you'd choose to live, don't live there just because it's where you have to hangar your plane. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I know just the place ;) Will a 3-acre block be big enough for your museum and a 900m runway be long enough for your flying school? Derek Where is it Derek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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