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.

'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.

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.

New aircraft for Regional W.A.

Soon to be seen across Regional W.A., Airvan VH-BYI and C210 N1661X (awaiting local registration), are both being readied for delivery at Jandakot.

VH-BYI is operating with local Perth operator Ozwest Aviation and will be based in the North-West of W.A. after Ozwest won a new contract. VH-BYI visited Broome earlier this year enroute to the Avalon Airshow from Denpasar after being featured at an Indian Airshow - Aero India 2011.

N1661X is awaiting a CASA COA before being placed onto the Australian register. This aircraft is rumoured to be based locally however will operate throughout Regional W.A. and Australia as required.

6/4 Update - Noted at Jandakot registered VH-IBY