GA Flying around Sydney
I am a UK pilot looking to get my licence validated for flying in Australia during my 4 week holiday in April.
Assuming I make it through the difficult administrative process (which I am starting now), where can I fly to if I hire, for example, a 152 out of Bankstown for 2 or 3 days? I am keen to use it as a chance to explore some of the country other than the cities and beaches. Can I throw a tent in the back and head off to some more remote airfields for hiking/camping? Or am I likely to get eaten/bitten/burnedtoacrisp that way? What is within range of Sydney on a round trip of a few days? All good ideas welcome, as would be any company from anyone who is looking to do some GA flying in the area around the same time. |
Merimbula south coast of NSW. Camping and motels close to Airport. Spectacular scenery, Avgas available. brilliant on a nice day, but check the weather (4 day forcast).
Not sure about aircraft hire, been too many years, but you're bound to find something at either Bankstown or Camden. Enjoy! :) |
Hi James.
Sunburn should not be an issue in April unless you are very pale, and I wouldn't worry about spiders or snakes. You probably won't see any. The coastal scenery north and south of Sydney is beautiful -- some of the best beaches in the world -- but if you want a uniquely Australian experience you'll need to head west and I recommend that you include some inland flying in your travels. You may wish to allow yourself more time and also consider something a little faster than a C152 if you have the resources. Send me a private message if you have other questions. There's a slight possibility that I could accompany you around that time. |
Mate,
I'd be steering clear of Bankstown, you'll get ripped off, they'll want you to 'checkout' on Bankstown's Class D procedures before they let you loose. Go to Camden, still Class D but more reputable and less of a ripoff. See if you can find a school in places like Bathurst (you can hop a train from Sydney, or hire a car, about a two hour drive) or Dubbo, that way you are already in the middle of where you want to go if you want to see bush. (:E) As the other fellas say, the coastal towns of NSW both north and south of Sydney are beautiful |
The coastal scenery from the north (Moruya) down to Merrimbula and Eden is superb. One of the memorable flights to do.
An absolute joy to fly. And easy - fuel and civilization along the coast plus great beaches (weather is generally good but not always). John |
Even in April, a pom is likely to get burnt to a crisp!
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Or to the north of Sydney Warnervale is not a bad choice.
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Warner vale is OK if you want a vintage C150. 1963 models.:ok:
At 75kts you will need more than a few days to fly p the hunter valley. |
Thanks for all the replies guys, I'll check out all the suggestions. Enjoy your new year...
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