The disco at Essendon Airport was called "The Cockpit" yes it was, running from late 70's until early to mid 80's and what a place it was, great views and plenty of beer and ladies.
It was from a brain cell depleted memory, open on Tues nights (ladies night, free entry) Thurs and Sunday and it closed around midnight.
Growing up on the flight path for the Western bound planes landing (I am not a pilot) is a memory I will never forget.
The early jets were very loud and we had to wait until they flew over before resuming a phone conversation.
Keep it open, as I can see both Tullamarine and Essendon plane movement from where we live now.
We live on the Eastern end of the runway and have not a worry at all from the airport traffic, and we know that and a few airline pilots live locally so we all should all form a "Keep Essendon Airport Alive" group.