Wally Mrk2 I remember those days... If I remember right Birdsville had a tower and a control zone... The 80's had 500 planes plus now there lucky to get 200 planes. Things have changed, Refuelling done by truck or bowser, no control tower, no more I'm lost I want my mummy (GPS has taken care of that). Only certain areas around the pub that you are allowed to drink some areas of Birdsville are dry areas Queensland best make sure of this.
No more locking you up and wait till you sobber up a bit cutting you loose with a shirt that said "I've been locked up at Birdsville." Now they lock you up for real and fly in a Magistate to give you a get out of town and don't come back..
Big changes since the 80's worth a ride to go and see..