Barwon Heads Airport has a bright new future!
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Just back from OS again and great to see what is going on at the old trouble spot and apparently even better news to come for the future.
My relation in the area tells me it could become the real tiger moth world as there will be many more tigers than Handy Randy's got and parachuting to the reg's is a possibility and the range of aircraft available at the airport will be large.
ACCC has let his brain out for a walk again and his post does not make any sense. Why would the owner ask for it to be removed then not want it removed because she didn't want McWilliam on the airport. I believe I read somewhere he was banned from the airport during last year by the court. I would believe John Walters post that the dumbwit would not remove it.
Good luck to the boys and hope you achieve your plans.
My relation in the area tells me it could become the real tiger moth world as there will be many more tigers than Handy Randy's got and parachuting to the reg's is a possibility and the range of aircraft available at the airport will be large.
ACCC has let his brain out for a walk again and his post does not make any sense. Why would the owner ask for it to be removed then not want it removed because she didn't want McWilliam on the airport. I believe I read somewhere he was banned from the airport during last year by the court. I would believe John Walters post that the dumbwit would not remove it.
Good luck to the boys and hope you achieve your plans.
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Oh something I forgot. The rele also said there was some article in the local press about people chasing refunds after paying for tandem jumps and they cannot contact the operator.
Can someone please post the info for me to read.
Can someone please post the info for me to read.
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Geelong Advertiser October 27th. 2008.
DISGRUNTLED Skydive City customers claim the Barwon Heads company owes them thousands of dollars.
Lisa Matchan, of Grovedale, is among at least seven people who want their money refunded after paying for parachute jumps which they say never eventuated.
Ms Matchan said her frustration had grown after unsuccessfully trying speak to the company's boss, Luke McWilliam.
Belinda Kostas and Sarah Ingram, of Melbourne, had also failed to reach Mr McWilliam, they said.
In an email to the Geelong Advertiser, Mr McWilliam said Skydive City was no longer trading but all voucher holders would be contacted soon.
He wrote that the company was offering customers who paid for their vouchers after December 2005 to skydive at Philip Island between November 11 and February 28 next year.
The company is not taking any new bookings, according to the email.
Skydive City stopped operating at Barwon Heads airport after the Civil Aviation Safety Authority banned parachuting at the airport in 2005.
It is believed Mr McWilliam used different drop-zones and continued taking bookings until mid-2007 when the company's Australian Parachute Federation membership lapsed.
Ms Matchan issued a warning to potential customers after discovering the business was still advertising on the internet and at the local airport.
"I want to try to stop other people from being ripped off," she said.
"I have rung him at least 10 times, and emailed about three or five, and have heard nothing back.
"Its a bit upsetting because we bought our husbands' birthday presents but all we got was an expensive A4 piece of paper."
Ms Matchan and three friends bought the $360 vouchers for their husbands in January last year but have been unable to contact the company to make a booking.
Mr McWilliam is reportedly not responding to messages left with his paging service or returning emails.
Ms Ingram said she was at a loss after repeatedly being ignored.
"I gave them my money in good faith and they have screwed me over," she said.
"That money is more than I earn in a week."
The university student is seeking a refund for a $380 voucher she bought last year, while Ms Kostas and her sister are trying to recoup nearly $1000.
She said Mr McWilliam agreed to refund the money last month but she hasn't heard from him since.
"I would like my money back, I don't want to throw away $530 like that."
The women have lodged complaints with Consumer Affairs Victoria.
Lisa Matchan, of Grovedale, is among at least seven people who want their money refunded after paying for parachute jumps which they say never eventuated.
Ms Matchan said her frustration had grown after unsuccessfully trying speak to the company's boss, Luke McWilliam.
Belinda Kostas and Sarah Ingram, of Melbourne, had also failed to reach Mr McWilliam, they said.
In an email to the Geelong Advertiser, Mr McWilliam said Skydive City was no longer trading but all voucher holders would be contacted soon.
He wrote that the company was offering customers who paid for their vouchers after December 2005 to skydive at Philip Island between November 11 and February 28 next year.
The company is not taking any new bookings, according to the email.
Skydive City stopped operating at Barwon Heads airport after the Civil Aviation Safety Authority banned parachuting at the airport in 2005.
It is believed Mr McWilliam used different drop-zones and continued taking bookings until mid-2007 when the company's Australian Parachute Federation membership lapsed.
Ms Matchan issued a warning to potential customers after discovering the business was still advertising on the internet and at the local airport.
"I want to try to stop other people from being ripped off," she said.
"I have rung him at least 10 times, and emailed about three or five, and have heard nothing back.
"Its a bit upsetting because we bought our husbands' birthday presents but all we got was an expensive A4 piece of paper."
Ms Matchan and three friends bought the $360 vouchers for their husbands in January last year but have been unable to contact the company to make a booking.
Mr McWilliam is reportedly not responding to messages left with his paging service or returning emails.
Ms Ingram said she was at a loss after repeatedly being ignored.
"I gave them my money in good faith and they have screwed me over," she said.
"That money is more than I earn in a week."
The university student is seeking a refund for a $380 voucher she bought last year, while Ms Kostas and her sister are trying to recoup nearly $1000.
She said Mr McWilliam agreed to refund the money last month but she hasn't heard from him since.
"I would like my money back, I don't want to throw away $530 like that."
The women have lodged complaints with Consumer Affairs Victoria.
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The a*seh*le needs to be taken to court again by those disgruntled people whom paid in good FAITH but I would think that would be a useless action too. This person lives next to the aerodrome perhaps they could get the money back by visiting as the email machine must be broken down and the phone must be out of action?
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Thanks pall.
very interesting article
and pol
if that figure is anywhere near correct the various government departments should be having a close look at the operation.
Just checked the Aust Parachute Federation web sight and Skydive City is no longer listed as a jump operator but Skydive City is still advertising tandem jumps on the net, and yes his 206 TCZ is now registed with Melbourne Skydiving at Lilydale.
No wonder people are getting caught?
What is going on?
very interesting article
and pol
if that figure is anywhere near correct the various government departments should be having a close look at the operation.
Just checked the Aust Parachute Federation web sight and Skydive City is no longer listed as a jump operator but Skydive City is still advertising tandem jumps on the net, and yes his 206 TCZ is now registed with Melbourne Skydiving at Lilydale.
No wonder people are getting caught?
What is going on?
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A SCAMM you say
Could you be mistaken???? these guys are
AMBASSODORES for SKYDIVING & the APF
Graham Windsor the past CEO of the APF was a witness for McSkydive at the AAT and the Federal Court
Maybe your opinion is tainted because the AAT & Federal Court records will disclose that:-
Windsor boasted he had jumped without the required separation from cloud.
Windsor also sanctified all of McSkydives OPERATIONS even though they were in breach of APF and CASA Regulations.
sheets
A SCAMM you say
Could you be mistaken???? these guys are
AMBASSODORES for SKYDIVING & the APF
Graham Windsor the past CEO of the APF was a witness for McSkydive at the AAT and the Federal Court
Maybe your opinion is tainted because the AAT & Federal Court records will disclose that:-
Windsor boasted he had jumped without the required separation from cloud.
Windsor also sanctified all of McSkydives OPERATIONS even though they were in breach of APF and CASA Regulations.
sheets
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remember this 18th April 2007 04:31
"Mr Hawke... is in a position to purchase and re-run a well set up dive school"
Dream On!! Hawke is not even out of Nappies yet and is well off from wearing pull ups !. so Barwon Heads is now safe for a drop zone?
pleassssse get a grip, or should I say, leave Mrs Palmer and her five daughters alone!
WHO’S GOT HOLD OF Mrs PALMER AND DREAMING NOW?????
Not Mr Hawke he has put his money where his mouth is
pol
remember this 18th April 2007 04:31
"Mr Hawke... is in a position to purchase and re-run a well set up dive school"
Dream On!! Hawke is not even out of Nappies yet and is well off from wearing pull ups !. so Barwon Heads is now safe for a drop zone?
pleassssse get a grip, or should I say, leave Mrs Palmer and her five daughters alone!
WHO’S GOT HOLD OF Mrs PALMER AND DREAMING NOW?????
Not Mr Hawke he has put his money where his mouth is
pol
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You and your mates the wiz, theinsider and other McWilliam supporters are done and dusted.
Good luck to the crew at Barwon Heads. I hope the new expansion is a success. A safe and thriving airfield can only be a good thing for aviation.
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Well RR
You have to love his style, just when you think he is done and dusted surprise, he springs out of the wardrobe.
I bet he looks a sweetie in his batman outfit.
pol
ps. Wiz thanks for the good luck with the airport.
knobhead (one of the crew)
You have to love his style, just when you think he is done and dusted surprise, he springs out of the wardrobe.
I bet he looks a sweetie in his batman outfit.
pol
ps. Wiz thanks for the good luck with the airport.
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the fat lady
If you want hangar space at BHA there is a waiting list and you can put your name on it by email to [email protected]
Hangar bays 13mtr x 13mtr will be sold off the plan with a deposit payable on order and progressive payments to completion.
NOTE
Only the structure is for sale not the land, there will be an annual rental fee for the land upon which the hangar stands.
The owner will have exclusive use of the bay and may sublet portions or the entire bay providing the airport management committee approves of the proposed tenant.
These bays will be a resalable item when no longer required by the owner.
Further details will be available to applicants.
pol
If you want hangar space at BHA there is a waiting list and you can put your name on it by email to [email protected]
Hangar bays 13mtr x 13mtr will be sold off the plan with a deposit payable on order and progressive payments to completion.
NOTE
Only the structure is for sale not the land, there will be an annual rental fee for the land upon which the hangar stands.
The owner will have exclusive use of the bay and may sublet portions or the entire bay providing the airport management committee approves of the proposed tenant.
These bays will be a resalable item when no longer required by the owner.
Further details will be available to applicants.
pol
Are itinerant recreation class aircraft now welcome? Is it secure to leave an aircraft overnight or for a few days? Is fuel available?
I have been reluctant to go there in the past because of all the uncertainty - did not know whether the place was closed or what!
I have been reluctant to go there in the past because of all the uncertainty - did not know whether the place was closed or what!
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The place has always been "Safe" before skydiving and now after it has stopped,fuel is available (it is not the back woods ) and Hangars are as you can see being programmed for construction. If you visit you will notice very large hangars 10 I believe already standing for quite some time (years) Fuel is dispensed from the normal 1,000 - 2,000 gallon system with all filters etc. A very good club exists with wet privilages. Recreation A/C do exist in quite a few numbers already and yes A/C park overnight and for a few days as well.
As always do ring the Airport for advice and authority to land/park etc. and the number is on the net and other means.
The place has always been "Safe" before skydiving and now after it has stopped,fuel is available (it is not the back woods ) and Hangars are as you can see being programmed for construction. If you visit you will notice very large hangars 10 I believe already standing for quite some time (years) Fuel is dispensed from the normal 1,000 - 2,000 gallon system with all filters etc. A very good club exists with wet privilages. Recreation A/C do exist in quite a few numbers already and yes A/C park overnight and for a few days as well.
As always do ring the Airport for advice and authority to land/park etc. and the number is on the net and other means.