Jabiru Fly-in - South Grafton

[kgwilson]

Given the large numbers of Jabiru's out there, the Grafton Aero Club committee had a discussion and wondered if there would be enough interest from Jabiru owners to attend a flyin at South Grafton Aerodrome exclusively for Jabirus and possibly others with Jabiru engines.

 

We have a well appointed clubhouse currently being re-furbished and are located within a few hours flying from a large portion of NSW & SE QLD. Camping underwing is OK, we are situated on the edge (walking distance) of town, Pubs, Mogas, Restaurants, Motels, Shops etc. There are 5 Jabirus resident at South Grafton.

 

If there is enough interest shown we would organise some technical sessions, possibly with someone from Jabiru as presenter, a dinner/social evening & perhaps some fun competitions & a swap meet.

 

Either indicate your interest here or send me a PM (start a conversation).

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

All flying are good.

 

Time of year that suits

 

Weather

 

Distance

 

Etc.

 

 

[kgwilson]

Time of year April to August. This is usually the driest part of the year. South Grafton (YSGR) runway is 900 metres sealed with approximately 1200 metres of grass. 37 NM north west of Coffs Harbour, 61 NM SW of Ballina, 55 NM SW of Lismore, 158 NM South of Caboolture & about 680 NM from Loxton SA.

 

riest part of

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

Thanks

 

I regularly fly to Caloundra. It may coincide with one of my trips up there.

 

Thanks for the info

 

Phil.

 

 

[mkennard]

I'd be interested.

 

 

[Keenaviator]

Me too. Laurie

 

 

[SAJ]

Me to, what dates are you looking at.

 

SAJ

 

 

[viewfromright]

Ditto.....

 

 

[kgwilson]

Me to, what dates are you looking at.SAJ

No dates set at this stage. Just gauging interest but as per post #3 probably between April & August.

 

 

[Bruce Tuncks]

I'd sure like to come, it's a great idea. good luck.

 

Bruce

 

 

[Keenaviator]

Hope to have my UL450 in the air ASAP. Will need to fly off 25 hours within 25 miles so don't make it too soon. Laurie

 

 

[01rmb]

Flew in to Sth Grafton on sunday and met Col from the aero club. Nice guy - He showed us around the club house and made us feel very welcome. We'll make it to a fly in there for sure as well as head down there some more.

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

I am still a possibility depending on date

 

Never been that way before, so looking forward to more info as it enfolds

 

Phil

 

 

[kgwilson]

We will be discussing possible dates next week. The re-cladding of the clubhouse is in full swing & will be complete by Friday. All the other finishing touches should be complete within 2 or 3 weeks. We will be having another Wings & Wheels day probably in August as last years was a great success & The Jacaranda Muster is in late October so May, June July or September are possible months. We will give plenty of notice.

 

Cheers

 

Kevin

 

 

[Keenaviator]

Hope to be able to fly my newly completed bird to this do. Laurie

 

 

 

[kgwilson]

We had a committee meeting yesterday & our calendar is beginning to fill up so we thought that the weekend of 7th & 8th of June would be a good time. Monday the 9th is also Queens Birthday. It does clash with the Sunraysia flyin at Wentworth but when looking at the Flying calendar there is something on somewhere every weekend. We have almost completed the external upgrade to our clubhouse & the official opening is in late May. You can see some significant change already from the before & after photos attached.