Charleville Airport

[jetbrett]

I was passing through Charleville earlier this week and would just like to mention that it was a pleasure to have stopped their.

A lovely gentleman at the south west air base told me the wind direction when I was inbound, he waved me in to the fuel bowser, grabbed my Carnet and did the fuel, assisted us in getting a lift in to town and accommodation, all of which I was very thankful for, especially after an eight hour flight.

Also the facilities there were very impressive, grass nicely mowed, clean, no rubbish, well presented club house with a nice cafe and decked area, and the free internet and printing services was wonderful.

For those of you who have been there I am sure you feel the same way, It is the best Regional Airfield in terms of facilities and services I have been to.

And for those of you who haven't been that way, I would suggest a stop, even if it is only for a cuppa.

Anyway just my opinion. Thanks YBCV for the experience!!

Brett

[Jabawocky]

Yep!

And most likely the guy is the infamous ppruner who has a name related to his C185:ok:. Top Bloke too!

I found exactly that service long before I knew him on pprune.....now I expect to pump my own gas!;)

Coupla top ppruners from YBCV actually..... looking forward to a cold one in a few weeks with them!

J:ok:

[Desert Flower]

And most likely the guy is the infamous ppruner who has a name related to his C185

Who is currently down south counting kangaroos! ;)

DF.

[Jabawocky]

DF

Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!:{

Well they must all be good blokes there in that case!

J:ok:

[Ando1Bar]

The 'bloke' was also only too happy to organise transport for me and a few other pilots when we stopped by YBCV last year.

If only there were more airports with this sort of set up and friendliness.

I'm just sorry I can't remember his name.

:ok:

[megle2]

And you can check the bowser que web cam on the way in.
Ideal for the Dr with his airborne gizmo's.

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[Desert Flower]

DF

Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!

Well they must all be good blokes there in that case!

Jaba, I think it would have been the owner of the 185, he only arrived down south on Thursday.

I'm just sorry I can't remember his name.

Nickname rhymes with Macker, & yes he is a top bloke! ;)

DF.

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Nickname rhymes with Macker

Slacker?

Dr :8

[Warbo]

And you can check the bowser que web cam on the way in.
Ideal for the Dr with his airborne gizmo's.



That Magpie is veerrrry still

[Torres]

There's some nice people live in south west Queensland! :E

Yeah, the Magpie is very still!!!

[Desert Flower]

Slacker?


Polly wants a ? ;)

DF.

[Jabawocky]

DF

Forkie knows him....he is just playing silly buggers!

If you see Al, say gooday from me...and Forkie and CC....and everyone on PPRUNE!:ok:

J

[Stationair8]

Good to see that old fashioned airport hospitality still exists.

[Desert Flower]

DF

Forkie knows him....he is just playing silly buggers!

If you see Al, say gooday from me...and Forkie and CC....and everyone on PPRUNE!

He left this morning for over the west somewhere.

DF.

[multime]

Agreed.
Was there (in the white bus) a few days ago.
Hospitality plus.
Top service @ great crew.:ok:
Cheers
M

[Wadey]

It's good to know that our efforts are appreciated at Charleville. It's a service we enjoy providing.

Safe Flying!

Cracker, Dave and Pete

[RatsoreA]

I have been a regular to YBCV, and must agree, they have been like that for as long as I have been going there! Very helpful bunch and the A/C'd shop/clubhouse is the most welcome building on a hot QLD day!

[185skywagon]

DF,
currently holed up in YPAG awaiting arrival of 35/45 knot winds after passage of cold front.
The roo survey has been very smooth flying up to date, which is unusual for SA.
As Wadey says, thanks for the kind words about YBCV.

185.

[tail wheel]

Someone removed the stuffed magpie from last Friday? :confused:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/Woomera/PPRuNe/Charleville.jpg

[Desert Flower]

DF,
currently holed up in YPAG awaiting arrival of 35/45 knot winds after passage of cold front.

Struth - the wind here today was strong enough to blow a ruddy dog off the chain! You definitely would have had to tie the old girl down if you were still here, otherwise she might have got frisky & tried to mate with the Reims or the Cresco! ;)

DF.

[elemenohpee]

To Pete, cracker and dave thanks for the great old fashion service. Always a pleasure being on the cv run. Know that your services don't go unnoticed or unappreciated. All the best team!:D:D
LK

[Thermal Bandit]

YBCV has a long history of good service going back to the years of Leo Ferguson. Sounds like Pete, Al and Capper have picked up where the guys in Flight Service left off - those were the days.

[BEACH KING]

TB Thanks for that post.

I just had Leo Ferguson's wife in here and showed her the post.

Brought a tear to her eye