Who is Geelong/Surfcoast Airpark???
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Who is Geelong/Surfcoast Airpark???
Saw an add in the latest Aviation Trader for Flying-school/Charter Operators required for the new Geelong/Surfcoast Airpark.
Does anyone know where this is?????
Is it the Grovedale crew moving to their new plot of land????(ad did say the new Geelong Airport)
Or is it Leithbridge, Barwon Heads or Torquay?????
Does anyone know where this is?????
Is it the Grovedale crew moving to their new plot of land????(ad did say the new Geelong Airport)
Or is it Leithbridge, Barwon Heads or Torquay?????
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I was thinking of making the exact same thread, but thought better of it when I realised that it would quickly become another Barwon Heads thread and there's enough of those on here already.
It must be either Barwon or TMW, tipping Barwon Heads.
It must be either Barwon or TMW, tipping Barwon Heads.
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XXX you are probably right but the last I heard B.B. was staying on with her flying school/joyflights/charter at Barwon Heads. Seems strange that they would open up a 2nd operation in competition to hers???
Same goes for Grovedale, Leithbridge and Torquay.
Although Torquay have joyflight.....No flying school (I think?)
And Leithbridge have a flying school.....No joyflights or charter.
Same goes for Grovedale, Leithbridge and Torquay.
Although Torquay have joyflight.....No flying school (I think?)
And Leithbridge have a flying school.....No joyflights or charter.
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Its Barwon Heads looking for EOI. Hopefully the politics of this place is histrory and the new owners can make something of it. You'd be brave to venture into it if you don't know the personalities you are up against. Hope they make something of it, otherwise once Geelong/Grovedale closes where will we go when looking for a day at the beach.
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You'll have to go to Phillip Island if you want to go to the beach for the day. Park at the end of the runway and you're 50 metres from the water. Where else in Vic except maybe Apollo Bay can you do that easily!
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Just got the goss (be it 2nd hand) that it is the Barwon Heads Group advertising for a new operator. However when I asked if they are going in opposition to B.B. I got the 
?????? Just hope she gets better looked after than all the whole court issues that lost her 4/5 of her land in the first place!!!
?????? Just hope she gets better looked after than all the whole court issues that lost her 4/5 of her land in the first place!!!
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I had a closer look at this establishment today. To say I was impressed was an understatement in that the Skydivers are gone and the new owners syndicate have purchased nearby houses, HEAPS of acreage and are really keen to get things. If the council comes on-board to make it the "official" Geelong airport and the full 1,300 metres is used then things will quickly happen there. On the face of it with the airpark idea it looks like a financial goldmine.
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acccording to a tiny article in todays geelong advertiser they ? are looking at more sky diving more hangars more everything including more $ for the pockets.
Source: Aviation Trader
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO OPERATE A FLYING
SCHOOL / CHARTER OPERATION
GEELONG/SURFCOAST AIRPARK PTY LTD
GA/RA-AUS Flying School, established location, huge potential for
growth, close to Melb and ILS/GPS facilities. Grow with the new
Geelong Airport and Victoria’s second largest city. Unlimited hangar
space available. Future maintenance facility on airport planned.
Potential for huge tourist business - 12 Apostle Flights - Coastal, Bay
and City Scenics etc.
Pro Active Management
Source: Aviation Trader
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO OPERATE A FLYING
SCHOOL / CHARTER OPERATION
GEELONG/SURFCOAST AIRPARK PTY LTD
GA/RA-AUS Flying School, established location, huge potential for
growth, close to Melb and ILS/GPS facilities. Grow with the new
Geelong Airport and Victoria’s second largest city. Unlimited hangar
space available. Future maintenance facility on airport planned.
Potential for huge tourist business - 12 Apostle Flights - Coastal, Bay
and City Scenics etc.
Pro Active Management
Last edited by Jethro Gibbs; 2nd Aug 2009 at 11:14.