[05 Oct 2016] ARCHER FALLS AIRFIELD FLY IN DRIVE IN (QLD)

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

YOUR INVITED...

 

 

4th annual Fly In Drive In at Archer Falls Airfield - welcomes all - Fly or drive, stay a few hours, the day or the weekend - Show'n'Shine for aircraft, cars and bikes on display.

 

 

Watch model planes display, paragliders from peak of Mount Archer, see displays, helicopter and fixed wing joy flights and TIF (RAA & GA) flights available, there's usually a few warbirds, activities and entertainment for all the family, including the kids...

 

 

Wings of Life will marshall you to airside parking on landing, and make sure you can find all you need, Kilcoy Lions will be serving up a storm from early with breakfast, through to lunch and into the afternoon, and the coffee shop is popular with all.

 

 

 

Plenty of camping sites, and underwing too...it's always handy to throw in something warm for the night air, it can get a little cool away from the fire, though with plenty to eat and drink and live entertainment we hope you are warm and comfortable.

 

 

Pilots, and drivers of display vehicles are offered free entry and camping, while passengers and visitors are asked to purchase ticket on entry:

 

Day ticket Adult $10, Child 3-12 $5, Child under 3 Free;

 

Weekend pass - includes entry both days and Saturday night camping - Adult $25, Family $50 (two adults and upto 6 kids if you have them)

 

 

By road, it's 12.53k along Neurum Road from Woodford, with entries for campers, display vehicles and visitors,

 

 

All proceeds from the event to Royal Flying Doctor Service, aiming to exceed 2012 which achieved $10,000, in fact Wings of Life are aiming for $15,000 this year, but that will need a lot of help and a lot of people to visit so please spread the word.

 

 

If you are looking to bring a group please let us know so we can set space aside, please email [email protected] for more information or log on to www.archerfalls.com.au or www.wingsoflife.com.au for the background to these events.

 

 

Love the smileys, wish I had them on my other systems.....thanks for reading this and hope to see you at Archer Falls Airfield soon

 

 

[flyerme]

And what a beautiful place...Picked my lightwing up from Archerfalls and has to be the best setting Ive ever seen, The owner Ron is a great bloke and has some absolute beautiful aircraft.... I await the day my lighty flies back in....

 

still loven my lightwing Ron:oh yeah:

 

http://archerfalls.com.au/

 

 

[fly_tornado]

you got the date wrong

 

 

[TK58]

I'm keen. When is it on?

 

 

[frank marriott]

 

Surface looks a bit rough:roflmao:

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

Hope the lightwing is still going well, nice to hear from you......only just figured out how to get back on, and oooops have fixed the event date now.....

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

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Surface looks a bit rough:roflmao:

Hey Frank, not too bad this year, remembering google images are behind time.....let us know if you need a current pic

 

 

[frank marriott]

:cheezy grin:No I was joking - the google map pin is in the scrub a couple of miles from the airfield

 

 

[flyerme]

Hope the lightwing is still going well, nice to hear from you......only just figured out how to get back on, and oooops have fixed the event date now.....

yeh the lightwing is still going strong thanks,,lovin it.....take it easy

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

:cheezy grin:No I was joking - the google map pin is in the scrub a couple of miles from the airfield

All good.....yep can't get the map pin to land at the entry for some reason....

 

 

[Cosmick]

All good.....yep can't get the map pin to land at the entry for some reason....

I've edited the pin to your driveway, they say it will be moved after review. Had the same issue at our place but eventually it changed.

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

I've edited the pin to your driveway, they say it will be moved after review. Had the same issue at our place but eventually it changed.

Thanks for that, appreciated....

 

 

[Zibi]

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Surface looks a bit rough:roflmao:

Looks ok for me, the pin is right on the runway:

 

Maybe it's google playing silly buggers with you apple folk.

 

 

[frank marriott]

Looks ok for me, the pin is right on the runway:[ATTACH]23352[/ATTACH] Maybe it's google playing silly buggers with you apple folk.

If you read above the pin location has been changed.

 

 

[Zibi]

If you read above the pin location has been changed.

It was showing like this for me from the start, although I've included the Archer Falls Airfield in the search.

Without it (just the address) it is showing on the driveway next to one of the buildings (but I haven't checked it before).

 

 

[frank marriott]

Who cares really, it was just a bit of fun. I certainly don't .

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

Thanks, right outside the hangars now....cheers, Ron

 

If you read above the pin location has been changed.

[Ballpoint 246niner]

Everyone this is an awesome event and Ron,Doug and Judith are going to great lengths to make this bigger and better than ever. Go Fly will be there offering training support and information and introductory flights over the weekend ,the local community get really involved and the whole gambit of sport aviation gets a chance to present- don't miss it!!

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

Everyone this is an awesome event and Ron,Doug and Judith are going to great lengths to make this bigger and better than ever. Go Fly will be there offering training support and information and introductory flights over the weekend ,the local community get really involved and the whole gambit of sport aviation gets a chance to present- don't miss it!!

Thanks for the kinds words....but really everyone needs to know its folk like GoFly, Aero Flight and Pterodactyl who run flights all weekend cheaper than normal to make sure all new comers have a chance to discover the joy of flying that deserve accolades...

We need thank the Lions Club, the Rural Fire Brigade, St Johns, RFDS auxiliaries and a whole heap of individuals who come and get things organised, and all our local businesses who help us....it is getting a little bigger....

 

Thanks to all those who are helping, and hoping the rest of you come along to enjoy their efforts....

 

by the way, for the young ones Defence Force Recruiting team say they are coming, and also Senior Aviation Lecturer Ron Bishop CQU with a group of Bundaberg's aspiring aviators.....he's another mentor to the young ones, so energetic he already has plans to bring a heap of students to next years event....camping bookings are coming which is great.....

 

Again, thanks the kind words GoFly.....you don't take enough credit for your help....its people like you who give Edith and I the energy to burn the midnight oil...

 

 

[Ballpoint 246niner]

Everyone this is an awesome event and Ron,Doug and Edith (ooops!! so sorry)are going to great lengths to make this bigger and better than ever. Go Fly will be there offering training support and information and introductory flights over the weekend ,the local community get really involved and the whole gambit of sport aviation gets a chance to present- don't miss it!!

My apologies Edith!! You know I meant you- working on the band at the moment!!

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

No need to apologise....Ron rules the roost....this is just invisible fingers doing his bidding....Ha Ha....

 

Great to hope for the band....love your philosophy...

 

Did we let you know Defence Force Recruiting have confirmed coming along, as has CQU Bundaberg senior aviation lecturer Ron Bishop with a small group of students for this year, with view to bringing the entire aviation faculty next year....he's another fantastic mentor of youth like yourself...and has some really interesting tales of times in USA airforce, I understand he was awarded not one, but two presidential awards by George Bush, in defence aviation. So our goal to engage youth continues to grow...we have also issued invitation to Aviation High to consider partnering the event, so even though they may all send just a few this year we are working towards clearing the land over the creek to create space to add a youth camp for all training and education for next year's event.....

 

If we can get this happening, build the creek bridge and get them all involved, then I guess we will also need look at adding workshops to the event.....mind you, if these groups all join in perhaps we can extend with the youth event leading to the open event....just ideas putting out there for now....since the date now takes place at the end of school and uni vacations it does rather lend itself though...so much for a quiet life and Ron's retirement...

 

BTW, already have a father and son from Warwick booking to camp, and I know Zach intends to fly with you again this year.....

 

 

For other forum members, please let us know if you are looking to prebook, especially groups and aircraft, so we can get a better idea of layout....saves a little on the day to have ideas on who is coming...but of course last minute deciders are still welcome...

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

I'm keen. When is it on?

Hey TK58, October 5 & 6, the Saturday and Sunday....as it's a long weekend, if folk want to leave Monday with aircraft allowing them to enjoy a relaxing Sunday evening it won't be a problem...

Hope to see you

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

Hi folks, wow the response to the event is growing...we better give an update, and let everyone know what has been added to the event...

 

Aviation High School Brisbane has just come on board, with a group of students and staff coming along both days, and it seems their team is keen to help us airside, for which we are most appreciative.

 

We've also now partners with Woodford, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers, their leaders and families, who will be looking after the entry gates and carpark, and you will see their display selling our raffle tickets for the weekend - thanks to these groups. Not only is it great to have their help on the gates - they will be 'earning' a reward for their help as they save for their 'Cuboree' - the annual Cub camp coming up, we hope everyone supports their groups. With 5 entry gates, and last year 1,000 visitors over the weekend they will be kept busy.

 

We can also thank the Lions, now with both Woodford and Kilcoy clubs combining to keep the BBQs going, thanks Bundaberg RFDS Auxiliary who have a convoy arriving to look after the coffee shop, that's a huge commitment for which we are most thankful, and of course Ron Bishop, Senior Lecturer Aviation CQU Bundaberg who is organising a group of students to come down, the Australian Women's Pilot Association who are taking part also, and still more confirmations to come. They say many hands make light work, and we thank everyone who has offered to help, and look forward to everyone having a great time, and achieving the fundraising goal for RFDS. We've also made a commitment to donate funds to each service organisation from the weekend, so we hope you will all come along, this will help support all the groups and we can all have a great time.

 

For those wanting to chill out and relax in the afternoons, Woongooroo Estate Winery has joined in with wine tastings both afternoons, and of course the licensed bar will open about 3pm for those who are staying on...

 

Did we mention that while there is an entry ticket price to encourage pilots to join in and provide an aircraft display for our visitors, you each receive FREE entry for the pilot to the event and camping, with only passengers to require tickets. And please remember we have a Show'n'Shine for aircraft, classic and unique cars and bikes, with prizes in various categories...

 

the prize list is growing with almost $1,000 in total value now...thanks to even more sponsors coming on board...

 

So if you haven't already planned to come, please join us in creating an impressive line up of aircraft for all our visitors to enjoy, the young, the aviators in training, and the folk who have only dreamed of seeing aircraft up close. For unique displays Werner's DC3 converted 'airbus' is coming along, and it seems an original operational WWII Bren Gun Carrier all the way from Rockhampton thanks to Central QLD Light Horse.

 

We'll keep you posted as more displays are confirmed, you are welcome to come along, though if you are bringing aircraft in a group perhaps drop us a line...we have set aside a few acres of aircraft parking/display along the cross strip, with easy access to the main runway, adjacent to the spectator viewing area, and with so many indicating they will be coming we are currently erecting a fence to separate aircraft from the general area. Marshall team will greet aircraft on landing and guide you to parking/camping. Please let them know on landing if you are planning to fly out same day so you can be guided to the day parking area, and we can set the site to suit all.

 

If you are looking or want to give others information you can also check the event name on facebook, we've had to join the 21st century and put the information on it now (all our young folk use this it seems)

 

Okay, that's enough to take in, better get back to site preparation....looking to be another beautiful day outside...

 

See you soon, be sure to say hi...

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

Hi there folks, here's the latest update on the fly in drive in with Wings of Life, raising funds for RFDS......

 

Archer Falls Airfield Fly In Drive In network has grown significantly in recent weeks, please accept the following as our most efficient method of ensuring all partners and participants in the event are able to receive update and process bookings. (Perhaps next year we will progress to online bookings, however for the moment please email [email protected])

 

We've received bookings from some, with others indicating they are coming but yet to confirm bookings. To ensure we set up the site to suit all, including clubs, organisations and individuals we would appreciate your booking at earliest opportunity, although YES we can cater to last minute deciders too....

 

Please note event entry for 2013 is with security wristband coded to match your booking, when you arrive be sure to get your wristband please......with about 1,000 visitors expected over the weekend and we hope a load of aircraft we figured wristbands would make life easier....

 

Apart from all the fun and activities and the food and drink all day below some details for dining Saturday night....

 

Bookings accepted for:GALA DINNER SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 - (LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE) - FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST & SPEAKER

 

Two Course selection of spit roasted succulent beef, lamb, pork or chicken accompanied by a medley of roasted seasonal vegetables with sauce/gravy, followed by a dessert slice & cream, complimentary tea/coffee.

 

Ticket includes entry for door prize, raffles and a charity auction will complete the official proceedings. Internationally renowned Aviation Artist David Marshall Limited Edition Prints - and other items on display. David Marshall's work is renowned for its detail and significance in recording aviation history, we look forward to showing you his work..

 

Tickets $25pp or $200 per table of 8 - bookings essential at earliest opportunity please - the indoor dining has a set limit of seats...

 

 

 

CASUAL OPEN AIR DINNER OCTOBER 5 - (TICKETS LIMITED TO 250) - OPEN AIR by the campfire - Country hearty beef campfire casserole with damper rolls, followed by complimentary tea/coffee $10pp - for this you don't need book, though if you are bringing a bunch would be appreciated so we have lots on hand...

 

 

 

*Bookings for both include live music - Bands: Gentlemen of the Corner (everything from one end of the spectrum to the other) pre and during dining, followed by THE HI-BOYS (rockabilly/countrybilly/rock'n'roll) from 8pm until close. By the way, for the afternoon is another band The Big Band Theory (6 in the lineup mainstream/covers, and for the brunch/lunch trio The Wishful Thinkers with popular folk, Irish and Australian ballads.

 

 

 

*Licensed bar operating until 11.30pm Saturday - light and mid strength beer, premixed drinks, wines and some port for those who enjoy a tipple, and on Sunday for passengers, or those who are staying over again the bar 2-10 with live music until close....

 

 

 

*Dinner is usually followed by a 'pilots reunion' with retired private and commercial pilots retiring to the bar to catch up with each other & compare notes - please feel free to join in as many flying high tales are told

 

 

 

CAMPING - PLEASE FORWARD CAMPING BOOKINGS TO [email protected] - particularly if you are bringing a group, please note whether camping underwing, tent, caravan or motorhome so we can add your booking to the appropriate camp area list, ensuring adequate facilities for numbers attending. We are currently confirming our requirements for mobile toilets/showers and rely on an estimate of numbers to provide sufficiently - showers will be extremely limited/tank water only on site.

 

 

 

AIRCRAFT CAMPING - please indicate your ETA to allow marshalls to be ready for you, and show you the appropriate aircraft parking for your aircraft - day and weekend aircraft will be arranged to allow easy access for all at the time they require.

 

PLEASE NOTE - WHILE PILOTS ARE PROVIDED FREE ENTRY AND CAMPING WE DO NEED CHARGE FOR PASSENGERS (it all helps the RFDS fundraising effort) $25 per adult, $50 per family Saturday, simply add $5 adult and $10 family for an extra night....be it Friday or Sunday....but please let us know if you are coming Friday.....we'll be in set up mode only without catering that night...

 

All welcome, and don't forget the Show'n'Shine for aircraft, cars & bikes...some prizes and trophies on offer...

 

If there's anything else you need to know just send an email, if we post all the new information here it would go forever....especially the list of supporters and sponsors...who we thank sincerely for their help...ranging from Dick Smith Foods Australia (some great hampers for the raffles) to Harper Collins Publisher Melbourne who has sent wonderful children's books for some school colouring competition winners...

 

We look forward to seeing you, your families and friends....help Wings of Life help RFDS...and these organisations who are helping - St John Ambulance Kingaroy, Villeneuve Rural Fire Brigade, Woodford & Kilcoy Lions Clubs - BBQ, RFDS Auxiliary Bundaberg Branch & friends - coffee shop, Woodford Cubs - the random rolling raffle throughout the weekend(they are saving for Cuboree) the Woodford Scouts & Venturers (with some help from Caboolture) manning the gates and carparks, Aviation High Brisbane & CQU Aviation students helping airside with Wings of Life working on grounds and the bar...and that list doesn't count the displays coming along....help make this the biggest ever at Archer Falls Airfield, we've got some stunning countryside for flying, Somerset dam to our west and Glasshouse Mountains to the east...and Mount Archer as our backdrop...on final you'll see it ahead...

 

 

[ArcherFallsAirfield]

oops forgot to let you all know....there's also a facebook page on the event (just last week for the younger ones) but thanks to young Michael Wright there's an album of more than 600 snaps from the 2012 event if you want a look....though bearing in mind it will be different again this year....this year a bush style fly in without the airshow....though Paul Bennet did put on a fantastic show, and don't be worried about the horses in some snaps...it was part of an Australian Light Horse demonstration (they'll likely be back for next year)....this year the aircraft, classic and unique cars and bikes are the feature attractions....that and live music from 11am Saturday and again on Sunday...plus an outside radio broadcast with 101.5fm airside Saturday during the day...so its all about atmosphere, fun and flying....