Scottw Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Just wondering who maybe considering attending the Great Eastern with only just a week to go to the event. Regards Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Me, me, me, me. ;) But I am a fair way from you. But may see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottw Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 G'day Flying Dog Are you flying in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I'll be there, trusty Canon at the ready. Sadly x-country endorsement won't be done in time so unless I can find a ride, it's the company tractor. I take it Saturday's the day? Cheers Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottw Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 G'day Spin Both Saturday and Sunday are looking pretty good Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 If the weather lets me - I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 If the weather lets me - I'm there. same here...:big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nelson Smith Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Just wondering who maybe considering attending the Great Eastern with only just a week to go to the event.Regards Scott Hi Scott, 2 Jabs, 1 Corby, 3 RV's and 1 T18 are flying to Evans Head from Latrobe Valley.We are returning home via the East Coast (Victor 1) so it will be a great trip. Cheers Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottw Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 G'day Nelson Thats nice gaggle of aircraft. I will keep an eye out for the arrival, and wish you and those travelling with you a safe trip. Regards Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hi all im driving on saturday. Should be good. Just have to get through balina traffic. Might leave very early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Scottw, I hope to be. The "problem/s" are now: weather, and getting around Williamtown airspace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Could you fly up the Willy inland lane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Could you fly up the Willy inland lane? That is a magnificent route - great scenery and flying low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I shall probably have to do that. However, I shall check if "Willie" is active or not by then. They may be on holidays still. (I can only hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 same here...:big_grin: And.... spare seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracktop Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi FD Willy is usually deactivated weekends If you phone 02 40346920 you get a recorded message of current status and weather. Drop in to Maitland for a half ways stop and say hi, let me know your eta if it's on the agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks, but I am going up on Thursday. :( Shall call then anyway. P.M. me your phone number and I shall call you before I leave YWOL and if I am going up via the lane - which I probably am - I can stop in and say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracktop Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi FD PM sent You could also go the coast route around Williamtown but you need to get clearance from Willy when at Newcastle to proceed. Its at 500ft, water side of the coast. Inland lane doesn't require clearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The inland lane can get very bumpy if there's a wind across the valley. Coast can be a much better option at those times. Weather isn't looking great for Thursday. Weekend is shaping up well though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andys@coffs Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi FDPM sent You could also go the coast route around Williamtown but you need to get clearance from Willy when at Newcastle to proceed. Its at 500ft, water side of the coast. Inland lane doesn't require clearance If I read the VNC correctly that is because the inland lane is OCTA and the coastal lane is still in CTA. If Im right only those with PPL and CTA access should be using the coastal route... or have I missed something? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yeah, I'm getting mixed messages about that too. As it is little difference, I may err on the side of caution and go up over the train track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 And.... spare seat? I'll let you know..haven't finalised anything yet, and Harthy is interested in coming as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The VNC says the LL for Class E is 8500 for the length of the coastal route. So this is a route through Williamtown Mil CTR Restricted areas - not CTA. I'm fairly sure no Xpndr is required, and I've done it quite a few times and been willing to get clearance and do the route. It's never been activated when I've gone through though (weekends every time), so I haven't had to. Has anyone done it while activated without a transponder? I'm sure I've spoken to people who have. You just tell Willy Clearance Delivery (130.35) "nil transponder". Should be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'll let you know..haven't finalised anything yet, and Harthy is interested in coming as well. Cool! Will you go for just the day? If it works out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Probably just the one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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