Childers (YCDS)

[gavinl]

Hi all:)

 

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about the Childers strip - surface, size, landing fees, etc.

 

Any info. would be greatly appreciated.

 

gav

 

 

[Guest Crezzi]

Approximately E-W and fairly rough surface (at least when I landed there last year). Theres also powerlines near the Eastern threshold but its nearly 1000m so hardly a problem in a trike !

 

Received a very warm welcome & I don't recall having to pay any landing fees.

 

John

 

 

[gavinl]

Thanks John:)

 

Do you know how far it was from down mate and whether they had any facilities available?

 

gav

 

PS: looking to go there around December and pick up some sleepy cod fingerlings for a dam

 

 

[Guest Crezzi]

I didn't go into town but, from the air, it looked to be about 5nm W of the strip. There were a few hangers but not much else that I saw.

 

I think there is either a school or club based there - check on the RAA website for a local contact who would be able to give you more info.

 

Cheers

 

John

 

 

[gavinl]

Thanks John.

 

I'll get in touch with the Isis Flying club.

 

All the best

 

gav