2011 RaAus Northen FlyIn

[JG3]

Gday all Southerners,

 

It seems like a good time for some of you in southern parts to start planning to fly up to Monto next year. We'd really enjoy seeing you again, and showing some real country hospitality. There's nothing quite like standing around a big open fire swapping aircraft stories, and sipping port, or whatever is your preference. It's a whole different experience from the formal and commercial feel of Temora.

 

It's a really easy x-country flight, and a chance to see some new country; we've done it to Narromine so many times. The weather here is very dependable this time of year, with almost nil chance of rain. Daytime sunny and mid 20's, night time maybe a frost, but that won't bother you fellas, eh.

 

So start planning, eh........

 

JG

 

 

[FlyingVizsla]

I will be calling on Forumites to set up a Rec Flying meeting point (don't leave it to Ian - he's in Melb with enough to do). Between us we should be able to muster a shade/shelter, some chairs, a table and maybe a sign in clipboard so we know who's here. If no one has a tent we could hire one on the way through Biloela.

 

This is me dreaming ... Could we set up a wireless internet connection with large screen to show the hoi polloi what they are missing & allow the net tragics some surfing - email time.

 

Other suggestions? Tea/coffee/water? Now we know how cold it can get - bring a pool of warm camping gear for the guys flying in light (tarps doona hot packs etc). A microwave to heat things like the hot packs, the food you bought.

 

Lets make it happen!

 

Sue

 

 

[Tomo]

I will be calling on Forumites to set up a Rec Flying meeting point (don't leave it to Ian - he's in Melb with enough to do).

Generally as a rule, if Slarti is there in his Cheetah, that is a good as any place to meet up with all rec flying tragics... That's what I've done the last couple of times.... seems to work pretty well. :big_grin::big_grin:

 

90% of the time, it's in a pretty good spot too!

 

 

[FlyingVizsla]

There was a site for Rec Flying at Monto, next to the St.John's Ambo but nothing turned up. The talk on the forum was "didn't know it was you .. " so somewhere to meet and announce who you are, and somewhere for us old things to sit out of the wind / rain / sun would be welcome.

 

Also thinking about co-locating with other non-commercial entities - Australian Women Pilots, AOPA, for instance. Perhaps we could flog some Rec Flying merchandise - caps, stickers, stubby holders, etc.

 

I am mulling over the idea of getting an internet provider eg Telstra to provide remote wireless / satellite or what ever connection to show it can be done - after all we have all those wealthy pilots wanting to surf the net on the move - to flog their stuff - and give us free access for 3 days.

 

I am used to making things happen. It's what I do - Show Society, Progress & Tourism, Scout camps, Chamber of Commerce, and husband & I have enough resources that we could pull it off ourselves. At a push we could bring the portable hangar with room for 2 planes and all the other gear.

 

Monto - we have only just started :thumb_up: 2011 will be bigger & better.

 

Sue

 

 

[Spin]

Sounds like a good call, Sue. As you well know, these things don't just happen, but are great when it all comes together. There are always plenty of people who are willing to help with an aspect of the organisation (myself included), but mighty few to co-ordinate it all. I agree that this is something that the Qlder's probably need to take on themselves, the logistics of trying to run it from Melbourne don't make sense and anyway they have Natfly to contend with. What say the mods/Ian?

 

Happy to assist where I can although I should warn you that I am determined to arrive in the proper style (by air) next year.

 

 

[Ballpoint 246niner]

I will definately be there next year no matter what- Very impressed in the support, organisation, and focus this year. I've got the low temp sleeping bag sorted!!