Barwon Heads Airport Closed
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Mr Wizz
Spot on but
I believe all Airfield owner / Operators are invited to submit a proposal McSkydive to entice them to operate at their airfield.
Rumour has it that there are stringent conditions that must be agreed to which include allowing
the skydive operator to cloud jump without a CASA permit
the skydive operator must be alowed to jump when there is conflicting traffic
the skydive operator must be allowed to breach all CASA and APF regs..
the skydive operator must be allowed to endanger life.
THE ABOVE MAY BE WRONG BUT THIS IS THE TRUTH AS I KNOW I T AND I AM WILLING TO LISTEN TO ALL OPINIONS.
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have checked the Federal court listing for monday 8/9/08 and see a case listed before Justice North at 12 noon Luke Maxwell McWilliam & anor v Barbera Jean Begg & ors.
Is this the finality to the situation that has been in progress for the last 5 years???
It would appear he is chasing a dream to own and operate the Barwon Heads airfield and this is the final chance. The Federal court.
From what I have followed in this case the people involved to save the Barwon Heads airfield from being taken over for a skydiving operation only, have held tight knowing they are in the right and have not bowed to the threats by McWilliam over the past five years with the ongoing legal action of McWilliam. Many have wilted in the past by this operators threats and he has got what he has wanted.
It would appear at last a very small number of persons have stood up for the sake of aviation to save an airfield for recreational avaition purposes. A lot have folded in the past and we often are advised that so and so aifield is no longer available.
Best wishes to those at Barwon Heads and lets hope the Federal Court make the right decision.
have checked the Federal court listing for monday 8/9/08 and see a case listed before Justice North at 12 noon Luke Maxwell McWilliam & anor v Barbera Jean Begg & ors.
Is this the finality to the situation that has been in progress for the last 5 years???
It would appear he is chasing a dream to own and operate the Barwon Heads airfield and this is the final chance. The Federal court.
From what I have followed in this case the people involved to save the Barwon Heads airfield from being taken over for a skydiving operation only, have held tight knowing they are in the right and have not bowed to the threats by McWilliam over the past five years with the ongoing legal action of McWilliam. Many have wilted in the past by this operators threats and he has got what he has wanted.
It would appear at last a very small number of persons have stood up for the sake of aviation to save an airfield for recreational avaition purposes. A lot have folded in the past and we often are advised that so and so aifield is no longer available.
Best wishes to those at Barwon Heads and lets hope the Federal Court make the right decision.
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McWilliams Federal Court battles take a turn for the worse.
Monday 1st September 2008 McWilliam applied to withdraw his case against two of the Geelong Aero Club Members and pay them tens of thousands of dollars in compensation.
The application was accepted and duly signed by both parties.
Payment was to be made on or before 9:30 am on 8th September 2008.
McWilliam failed to make the payment and today the Federal Court issued an Order on McWilliam to pay not only the compensation but the cost of today’s proceedings .
You may ask why McWilliam was taking Federal Court action against these chaps
BECAUSE THEY HAD THE AUDACITY TO SUBMIT AVIATION INCIDENT REPORTS TO CASA IN RELATION TO UNAUTHORISED JUMPING THRU CLOUD.
What a jerk.
pol
Monday 1st September 2008 McWilliam applied to withdraw his case against two of the Geelong Aero Club Members and pay them tens of thousands of dollars in compensation.
The application was accepted and duly signed by both parties.
Payment was to be made on or before 9:30 am on 8th September 2008.
McWilliam failed to make the payment and today the Federal Court issued an Order on McWilliam to pay not only the compensation but the cost of today’s proceedings .
You may ask why McWilliam was taking Federal Court action against these chaps
BECAUSE THEY HAD THE AUDACITY TO SUBMIT AVIATION INCIDENT REPORTS TO CASA IN RELATION TO UNAUTHORISED JUMPING THRU CLOUD.
What a jerk.
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John Walters
I see you post was pulled.
Well you may have hit the nail on the head as a peek at the ASIC site would lead one to believe there has been some company asset stripping.
May make one think it’s a setup to go BANKRUPT.
I wouldn’t like to be in the shoes of someone that has received any of the assets, as all transactions that have occurred since the Federal Court action has started can be reversed leaving them with nothing.
I guess the LIQUIDATOR and the TAXMAN will have a field day.
sheets
I see you post was pulled.
Well you may have hit the nail on the head as a peek at the ASIC site would lead one to believe there has been some company asset stripping.
May make one think it’s a setup to go BANKRUPT.
I wouldn’t like to be in the shoes of someone that has received any of the assets, as all transactions that have occurred since the Federal Court action has started can be reversed leaving them with nothing.
I guess the LIQUIDATOR and the TAXMAN will have a field day.
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This saga continues but it now getting very interesting with the court being involved and some of the real facts coming to light at last.
For a couple of years now there have been many pro parachutists supporting McWilliam and condeming those "old men, thugs etc" at Barwon Heads for their actions in not wanting McWilliam operating parachuting on that airfield because of his continual breaking of the rules and the dangers to all using the airfield.
I managed to get a glimpse of John Walters post the other night and he confirmed pol's posting that McWilliam made an agreement to pay out a couple of those old men he was suing in the Federal Court.
Considering the size of the payout it confirms McWilliam has been in the wrong with these guys and he now has to pay.
The indication is that again McWilliam did not meet his legal commitment and pay up by the required time. Surprised? No!. It appears McWilliam runs to his own agenda, but has now met his match.
It appears McWilliam is now going to be fighting off the sheriff, winding up of Skydive City and possible bankruptcy after the court has ordered that he pay up.
Again we should all be thankful that a couple of those at Barwon Heads have supported the owner against the true thug, as there is little doubt when you speak to someone associated with Barwon Heads that without these fellows support McWilliam would have taken over the airfield and there would have been one less airfield in a bueatiful area of this country for recreational aviation.
Thanks guys and keep up the pressure to get your payment.
As has already been reported daddy McWilliam of the wine makers could not be very happy with the actions of his son.
Oh by the way. Mention was made that the Australian Parachute Federation is currently embroiled in massive problems with the appointment of a new CEO, sacking the majority of staff, caling for more volunteer help. How can they continue to be in charge of parachuting operations throughout Australia with operators like McWilliam. Not all of them thank goodness, but there are others and the sport needs to be cleaned up.
Maybe that is why CASA have called for submissions into their enquiry into parachuting. check the CASA website.
For a couple of years now there have been many pro parachutists supporting McWilliam and condeming those "old men, thugs etc" at Barwon Heads for their actions in not wanting McWilliam operating parachuting on that airfield because of his continual breaking of the rules and the dangers to all using the airfield.
I managed to get a glimpse of John Walters post the other night and he confirmed pol's posting that McWilliam made an agreement to pay out a couple of those old men he was suing in the Federal Court.
Considering the size of the payout it confirms McWilliam has been in the wrong with these guys and he now has to pay.
The indication is that again McWilliam did not meet his legal commitment and pay up by the required time. Surprised? No!. It appears McWilliam runs to his own agenda, but has now met his match.
It appears McWilliam is now going to be fighting off the sheriff, winding up of Skydive City and possible bankruptcy after the court has ordered that he pay up.
Again we should all be thankful that a couple of those at Barwon Heads have supported the owner against the true thug, as there is little doubt when you speak to someone associated with Barwon Heads that without these fellows support McWilliam would have taken over the airfield and there would have been one less airfield in a bueatiful area of this country for recreational aviation.
Thanks guys and keep up the pressure to get your payment.
As has already been reported daddy McWilliam of the wine makers could not be very happy with the actions of his son.
Oh by the way. Mention was made that the Australian Parachute Federation is currently embroiled in massive problems with the appointment of a new CEO, sacking the majority of staff, caling for more volunteer help. How can they continue to be in charge of parachuting operations throughout Australia with operators like McWilliam. Not all of them thank goodness, but there are others and the sport needs to be cleaned up.
Maybe that is why CASA have called for submissions into their enquiry into parachuting. check the CASA website.
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quite sad really
Well well well hasnt the tide turned hey abit of justice finally in the wind looks like the tide has turned for Lukey mufflers in a big way FINALLY we will see the chance to skydive at BRS again really how stupid has all this been the only people who have made any $$$$ are the lawyers and even the valtures have had their wings clipped and the rest are left BEGGing How sad really the hole airport is now a joke ...........Bring back the skydiving to help remove the dust atleast and put a positive spin on the joint it,s starting to look like a ghost town BRS 
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forgive me as i dont know all of the details but am i the only one who has know idea what theinsider is on about a bit of punctuation and explanation would make his posts at least a little bit readable........big breath
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Insider makes no sense.
Yes, its true. The insider makes no sense. This person has a deluded grasp of reality and a poor grasp of the English language. Such a combination can only bring confusion.
The inside story to the Insider
Well, just look at the time he posted his comment. By than i already drank half a bottle of JD and i still could not figure out what he was saying.
I wonder how many did he have?
I wonder how many did he have?
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Yes alright you all caught me celebrating the victory last night .......A victory for common sense Wont be long now till the old DIRT DARTS are whistling again at BRS WOOOOO HOOOOOOOO cant wait
.......A victory for common sense Wont be long now till the old DIRT DARTS are whistling again at BRS WOOOOO HOOOOOOOO cant wait
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To insider you are are sick and sorry little man. For years you have been pedalling nothing but rubbish and stiring without any inside knowledge. Your last post certainly verifies this. More jumbled rubbish.
On reading POQL's last post with the suggesting McWilliam had made a financial offer to two people and then did not meet his commitment and the suggestion that further steps could be taken is correct.
I have made contact with people in the know and can confirm that a Statutory Demand for Payment has been served on Skydive City and further action is being taken to have McWilliam declared bankrupt. I understand 21 days to pay up or Skydive into liquidation.
So as far as insider's sugestion that dirtdarts will be back at Barwon Heads, forget it. The only thing he is correct on is that 100's of thousands of dollars that could have been spent on a dedicated skydiving facility have now been spent on legal fees for no return.
On reading POQL's last post with the suggesting McWilliam had made a financial offer to two people and then did not meet his commitment and the suggestion that further steps could be taken is correct.
I have made contact with people in the know and can confirm that a Statutory Demand for Payment has been served on Skydive City and further action is being taken to have McWilliam declared bankrupt. I understand 21 days to pay up or Skydive into liquidation.
So as far as insider's sugestion that dirtdarts will be back at Barwon Heads, forget it. The only thing he is correct on is that 100's of thousands of dollars that could have been spent on a dedicated skydiving facility have now been spent on legal fees for no return.
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Oh John Walters Please Give me a break you have been babbling on for years with now real knowledge just bar fly aero club speak .i should no i was one of them bar flys myself once ....get real John Walters and go down to BRS and find out whats going on this story is just starting my friend the real stuff worth all the effort hasn't even started yet and the only option is for skydiving again at BRS
....get real John Walters and go down to BRS and find out whats going on this story is just starting my friend the real stuff worth all the effort hasn't even started yet and the only option is for skydiving again at BRS
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Oh insider You say you used to be one of those bar flys but no longer. I wonder why? your so full of s**t its no wonder they got rid of you.
For interest, go back over my posts and you will see that the information I have been able to get has been right on the mark and I can assure you now that it has only just begun for your mate Luke.
Winding up of a company and being declared bankrupt is not what anyone wants, but it may not be too far away.
I understand it was McWilliam who was the agressor making accusations that he could not back up and in an effort not to have to make a fool of himself in court with more lies and no evidence to back his accusations he made an offer to pay two aero club gentlemen.
A Federal Court order to pay is not taken lightly particularly when the offer comes from you and you back out after signing legal documents to pay. I understand fully why the two men involved are now going to have their payment met in full or McWilliam declared bankrupt.
As you say it has only just begun.
For interest, go back over my posts and you will see that the information I have been able to get has been right on the mark and I can assure you now that it has only just begun for your mate Luke.
Winding up of a company and being declared bankrupt is not what anyone wants, but it may not be too far away.
I understand it was McWilliam who was the agressor making accusations that he could not back up and in an effort not to have to make a fool of himself in court with more lies and no evidence to back his accusations he made an offer to pay two aero club gentlemen.
A Federal Court order to pay is not taken lightly particularly when the offer comes from you and you back out after signing legal documents to pay. I understand fully why the two men involved are now going to have their payment met in full or McWilliam declared bankrupt.
As you say it has only just begun.
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Insider makes no sense at all.
I checked many of his posts and all are stirring the pot and supporting McWilliam without foundation.
John Walters comments have been fair and to the point of what is happening at Barwon Heads.
Lets hope McWilliam sees the real position he has got himself and family into.
No more rubbish insider.
I checked many of his posts and all are stirring the pot and supporting McWilliam without foundation.
John Walters comments have been fair and to the point of what is happening at Barwon Heads.
Lets hope McWilliam sees the real position he has got himself and family into.
No more rubbish insider.
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Insider insider the dirt dart rider, your knowlegde is thin the truth was not within please pedal your ar*e to far away places make great strides to lukies for little embraces his fibs are great and of no value at all ta ta my friend unless you are the fly on the wall. splat splat oh sh*t that was a good call.