What a sure way to drive away any business and recreational use of the airfield.
Council silliness started last year when they decided they 'controlled' the airspace and said they 'banned' night flying and helicopter circuits.
They have paid some large dollars to a consultant to come up with a "Master Plan" so whatever it says must be implemented to justify the dollars.
The council website contains this little pearl of wisdom "Other than rental for hangar sites, there are currently no fees or charges for the Gympie Aerodrome. Council will be introducing fees and charges in the 2018-19 financial year."
I just hope the good citizens of Gympie realise that they may have to wait 3 days for the RFDS or the Rescue Helicopter to seek prior permission before they can medivac them out. The same goes for the firefighting helicopters waiting those 3 days before they can put that fire out.
What is it about councils like Gympie and Busselton that appear such silly and inept organisations when it comes to airports.
It is understood the PPR for Yulara, that is until they actually enlarge the parking area and provide a more useable airport.
CC
Last edited by Checklist Charlie; 27th Aug 2018 at 02:16.
Reason: Correct my Bunbury/Busselton mixup.