Johns River airstrip

[flyingfooty28]

Hi all,

 

Was hoping to get in touch with anyone who can help me organise flying out of the Johns River airfield ( or any other field in the area). Aircraft would be a microlight, hoping to spend the week in the area around Oct/Nov.

 

Cheers Jon

 

 

[Garfly]

If it's the Johns River south of Port Macquarie that you're meaning you could try Camden Haven. The other one on the southern shore of the lake is called The Lakes but I believe that is pretty much for the private use of the owner. Both are in ERSA.

 

Camden Haven Airfield, light aircraft grass strip, NSW mid north coast

 

 

 

 

 

[flyingfooty28]

That's the one - great exactly what I was after

 

 

[PaulN]

Hi Jon.

 

YCMH is my home field. I hangar my CT2K there and fly regularly. Contact John before you come. The guys there will appreciate you asking first. It's a beautiful airfield with very scenic surrounds, but can be testing when the wind's up, we have large hills either side of the strip. If you fly in either early morning or late afternoon keep an eye out for wallabies on the strip. They're well trained and usually know to hop off into the adjacent bush at the last moment ... oh, and sea eagles and other large birds on the approach to 30 which suddenly drop when they spot you, usually away and below you. There is basic cabin accommodation available on site or camping by the river if you prefer.

 

Let me know when you're coming and I'll keep an eye out for you.

 

Paul

 

 

[flyingfooty28]

Thanks Paul,

 

My parents use to live up at Waterview Heights and for many years now I have wanted to do some local flying. It's such a spectacular area and sounds like a challenging airfield at times- i imagine Nth Brother Mt and its neighbours could drum a good washing machine and rotor.

 

We don't plan to be up until after Sep so hopefully the weather will be good to us.

 

Again thanks for your info and hopefully get to catch up later in the year.

 

Regards Jon K