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Foxxster 24th Dec 2021 21:08

Not sure if this still has legs. I would think the existing business would be bleeding money with no international tourists, recent lockdowns in Sydney, border closures keeping interstate tourists out, and with that new multi million dollar revamp of the restaurant which like every other hospitality venue, must have been decimated. I wonder how long the cash flow can last. Doubt they will be wanting to branch out into an unproven expensive new route.

layman 15th Mar 2023 04:23

Trials to start "this week" Sydney Seaplanes and South Coast Seaplanes conducting the trials ... to Rose Bay. Didn't see a mention of flights to the coast. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-...oute/102096748

Duck Pilot 15th Mar 2023 07:19

Are the trial flights CASA proving flights or air transport flights open to the general public?

Caravans and Maule Rockets on floats I assume.

Good luck to them.

Ex FSO GRIFFO 15th Mar 2023 07:21

Any idea of the location of the CB Base 'office' on the shores of...?


Also, Lake Burley Griffin has been known to collect some 'floating debris' after flooding incidents.......You'all be careful out there, d'ya hear..?

(See G.E. photo on 'Yarralumla Beach' the one in de middle of de beach...)

VFR Only..? And, I also concur with Mr F # 84........


Lotsa Luck.

Capn Bloggs 15th Mar 2023 09:17


Originally Posted by Griffo
Any idea of the location of the CB Base 'office' on the shores of...?

Why's that, Griffo? You going to set up a CAGRO/SFIS/AFIZ/MBZO/"CB Radio"? Your redundo needs a topup??!! :p​​​​​​​

Duck Pilot 15th Mar 2023 09:27

Kingston Foreshore where the BIG KNOBS hang out 😀😀😀😀😀

Ascend Charlie 16th Mar 2023 02:55

The videos show single-engine floaties, but the thread title is "Twin Otter" - when did they downgrade to singles?
If a single has engine problems, there are few areas enroute for a float landing.

PiperCameron 16th Mar 2023 03:39


Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie (Post 11402941)
The videos show single-engine floaties, but the thread title is "Twin Otter" - when did they downgrade to singles?
If a single has engine problems, there are few areas enroute for a float landing.

SETPs are generally known to have fairly high reliability, but if they can land their floatie safely on something as tiny as LB-G I'm sure they'd have no trouble putting it down safely in someone's nice, soft, paddock.

It's quite likely Sydney Seaplanes would use their electric floatplanes on this route if they can. If so, it'll be interesting to see how that goes (sneaking up on unsuspecting dinghy sailors!).

Ex FSO GRIFFO 16th Mar 2023 07:20

Aye Aye Cap'n.......,


Imagine sittin' in de sun....doin' a bit of fishin'.......3 flights per day WOW!! BUSY HOUR!


Oh, and did Oi mention 'topping up' that 'redundo'..??


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