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This years's function will be held over the weekend of 28-29 November.

REGISTRATION:

Please register by FRIDAY NOV 20th online using the form below.

OVERVIEW:

We have been granted permission to use both airfields by the respective owners so there is no specific requirement for individual Pilots to contact them provided that you consult ERSA/AOPA and note the information below.

The weekend will start with lunch at Wahring Airfield. Wahring is on the Goulburn Valley Highway about 17NM south of Shepparton. Aim to be on the ground at 1200 for a chat and catch up and then our GVAC BBQ guru Andrew Clement will be serving up something special for us for lunch.

Following a sumptuous meal we will depart at about 1500 for a 48NM flight to Mansfield. We need to be ready to get on the transport at 1615 (aircraft tied down and ready to leave the airfield).

Once there we will head into town to our accomodation to get ready for a night out.

We have a booking at the Mansfield Armchair Cinema at 1815 for a screening of Spectre. The MAC is a community cinema that trains local students to manage a business. After the movie we will move on to local pub for pizza and drinks.

The next morning will involve time to explore the local shops and brunch followed by a return to the airfield.

Everything in Mansfield is an easy walk from everything else (except the airfield but we will have transport organised for that).

OPERATIONAL:

Operational information is best sourced from the AOPA Airfield Directory and ERSA however there are a few points to emphasise:

YWHG:

  • RWY 03/21 circuits are to the East (right hand on 03)
  • Gliding operations take precedence at all times
  • Cable launches are used
  • Cross strip is for gliders only
  • Parking will be near Andrew's hangar
  • CTAF 121.1
  • ELEV 410'

YMFD:

There is now only one strip at Mansfield and it is located 2NM out on the Eastern side of town parallel to the road heading South

  • RWY 15/33 circuits are to the East (right hand on 33) with displaced thresholds on BOTH ends (900m between them)
  • CAUTION, powerlines and trees. There is also an antenna about 100' East of the centreline.
  • Parking will be at the Northern end opposite a few resident aircraft.
  • CTAF 126.7
  • ELEV 1050'

ACCOMODATION:

Mansfield has a variety of accomodation to suit any budget. Please bear in mind that we will only be providing transport to and from the airfield. The MAC, pub and breakfast/lunch venues are all located within about 700m of the following suggestions:

COSTS:

Lunch at Wahring - $15 (including tea/coffee) plus pay as you go soft drinks/beer

Movie - $12 snacks/drinks may also be purchased

Dinner - pay as you go

Transport - cost will be a function of numbers attending (Neils is organising maxi-cabs for airfield shuttles). If you are arriving at a different time you can call a cab on 03 93105422. The call centre is in Melbourne so you need to explain where you are.

Keep checking back for updates and the program.