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Old 17th Sep 2011, 04:07
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On eyre
 
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The strip location shown on the WAC is the helipad at the lighthouse on the southeastern corner (and the highest point) of the island. The strip is near the NW corner - 08/26 approx 1000m - beware the odd emu taking a stroll and moderate to severe turbulence when southerly winds between 100 and 250 degrees due to the terrain. Back in the good old days specific operator approval was required from CASA to use the strip but back then it was banana shaped and grass with a couple of un-nerving humps. It still needs great care.
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