Wednesday, April 27, 2011

North-West visitor to Jandakot


C210 VH-BIV, normally based at Port Hedland with local operator Polar Aviation, was noted at Jandakot Airport today on a visit.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Ozwest Aviation


GA8 Airvan, VH-FGN, is a regular sight across Regional W.A. The charter company based at Jandakot Airport operates a variety of charter flights across W.A.

Sistership VH-BYI (also pictured in this blog) is currently based at Thevenard Island, part of the Mackeral Islands, in North-West W.A. conducting charter flights throughout the region.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

'Valley View' Vintage & Military Drive & Fly-in








Recently 'Valley View' Farm hosted its annual Vintage & Military Drive & Fly-in. Pictured are a small selection of the aircraft that attended this event.

'Valley View' Farm





Situated 24kms East of Geraldton Airport and home to both VH-FIB & VH-FID lies 'Valley View' Farm.

Bristol Tourer - Geraldton Museum




Carrying the markings 'G-AUDK' (ex VH-UDC), this Bristol Tourer (replica) is preserved at the WA Museum, Geraldton.

Shine Aviation's new Beech 1900D @ Geraldton






Beech 1900D, VH-EKG, has entered service with Shine Aviation based at Geraldton. The aircraft operates a twice daily mine site transfer flight.

With special thanks to MD John Gooch for allowing access to the aircraft for this photoshoot.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

3 x C172's to Indonesia




Soon to be seen winging their way across Regional W.A. on-route to Indonesia are C172's - ROC, MSY & HQL. All three aircraft have been sold to Bali International Flight Academy. All aircraft are ex Jandakot and have served their time with the Royal Aero Club of W.A. prior to their sale.

Planned routing is Jandakot - Meekatharra - Port Hedland - Broome (Customs Formalities) - Truscott Island - Kupang - Denpasar.