This parcel of land has major historic significance as it was the site of the first European settlement in the Southern Highlands from 1821. The flying strip uses part of an old grass airstrip that was used for charter aviation from 1978. The Club maintains all the substantial mown areas to ensure excellent conditions all year round. The Club caters for social and recreational flying. Types of air
craft flown include, sports, old timers, warbirds, scratch built, (both IC & electric), gliders and control line. the site is not suitable for 'free flight' models. Due to the nature of the flying site the Club has placed a size and power restriction on models for safety; no gas turbine engines, no models with a dry mass of 7kg or more. Modellers from other clubs wishing to fly as visitors should make contact for information if they are uncertain about their aircrafts suitability. The Club is affiliated with the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia (MAAA). Membership, therefore, provides the modeller with Australia wide insurance cover (subject to compliance with requirements). Weekends are our main flying days with Sunday seeing the biggest roll up of members. All flying, of course, is subject to weather conditions and flying usually starts from around 9.30am. Flying is also possible 7 days a week providing several members are in attendance for safety reasons. The Club is able to teach new members to fly via a wireless 'buddy box' system, where the instructor can take back control immediately in need. Club training aircraft are provided so you don't have to outlay a lot of money to get started. A word of warning, once you are hooked on this sport your garage will become a necessary space for the many aircraft you will want to fly. Annual membership fees cover insurance (as mentioned above), ground maintenance and Club fees. These fees are reviewed annually to try and keep costs to a bare minimum. Contact the Club for the current rate. Visitors are most welcome but please comply with any instructions in regard to spectator areas and procedures. These are for your safety and wellbeing and also to comply with Federal Government regulations.
