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Update of the database up to 31-12-2023 can be found in Post 3731 page 187 06-01-2024
Here are some "rules" for Which Aerodrome. These are based upon the original suggestions from the very first thread, and have a few additions. Also please be patient as when you are active, others may be asleep.

A historic picture of an aerodrome will be posted.

Newer pictures are allowed but the theme here is to compare/contrast old with new as well as identifying aerodromes which no longer exist.

The person who correctly identifies it will be declared the 'winner' by the original poster.
That winner shall either post another challenge or declare the floor open (Open House). Anyone may then post the next challenge.
If the winner of the challenge does not respond within 48 hours, to the notification of their success, an Open house can be declared when there is consensus between multiple other posters which are on-line.
(if you in know in advance that you will not be able to follow up with an own challenge you can post your answer with "(Open House when proven correct)"
When the poster of a challenge does not respond within 48 hours of a posted answer, this poster can be declared winner if the answer is considered to be correct in a consensus of multiple other posters.
If Open House is declared, regular posters should not jump in immediately, but time should be given for those who are not great at naming the correct location as they may have some good images.
There will only be one challenge running at a time.
Try to use elderly photos and not too much Google Earth,Zoom Earth or any other online map pics.
Try to post images that are not already present on internet, as Google Image Search will find them if they are. Searching by using Google Image Search, or programs a-like, is ought not to be done.
Personal photos are acceptable as they show the aerodrome as it is now.
When confirming the correct location, the location and winner should be stated to negate any deletion of posts.
Please don't delete your posts, let everyone see your successes, failures and challenges.
Due to obsessive posters in the past, the web moderators have enforced the 24-hour rule:

Each challenge shall run at least 24-hours before a winner is declared by the original poster. This is to enable all Ppruners to search for the challenge and to contribute. · This is not a competition, no points are assigned to the winner. Please be careful when posting your answer early, especially when you intend to declare Open House. Much other Ppruners are put-off if the answer is already given and you still have to wait till the initial 24-hours are over anyway. Anyone can edit this Wiki post provided they have been member of Pprune for 90 days and have minimum 90 posts. But please let's get consensus before changing and not go crazy. Last edited 06-01-2024 by Self loading bear Links: Which Aerodrome I Which Aerodrome II Which Aerodrome Mk III

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11th Jan 2023, 18:10

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Those older looking gliders would be ideal in 'wave' conditons; Sierra Nevada USA?

12th Jan 2023, 08:48

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We are in the USA but not the Sierra Nevada - it is wave gliding country

12th Jan 2023, 09:13

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Morgan County Utah ?

12th Jan 2023, 13:52

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we are in the Beehive State but not in Morgan Co.

12th Jan 2023, 14:50

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Ogden Hinckley ?

12th Jan 2023, 15:16

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Looks more like Heber Valley to me.

13th Jan 2023, 08:13

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I can say nothing................

13th Jan 2023, 16:37

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Time has passed and I confirm ea200 is correct with Heber City Municipal Airport, also known as Russ McDonald Field, city-owned, public-use in Wasatch County, Utah

Interestingly I believe the City are planning to move the runway south and east as it's too close to the main road (see post #1941 above) according to modern FAA criteria. It is also a regional base/museum for the CAF

13th Jan 2023, 20:15

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Thanks Asturias. I had been searching in the Sierras until Descol settled on Utah but I was sure it wasn't Ogden. Interesting place Heber. Never been to that area but if I do I will try and visit.

Let's have a go at this one:

14th Jan 2023, 00:30

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Let's have a go at this one:

All Greek to me? I'm thinking Kithira / Kythira/Cythera, whichever transliteration we're using these days

14th Jan 2023, 21:15

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jensdad is fishing in the right pond, but it's not Kythira.

15th Jan 2023, 08:36

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After looking at a lot of Greek Islands I think its Kastellorizo, near Kas off Turkey

We had a challenge from that area a year or so back I think - OH if correct

15th Jan 2023, 16:56

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We have certainly had others in this area, I posted at least one. This one however does not appear in the database.

Asturias56 has it with Kastellorizo. It looks like a good unspoilt spot some weekend flights and ferries from various other islands.

Open house declared.