In Other News
Archerfield's new Allison powered Yak-3 has finally completed the
paperwork 'war' with CASA and is now certificated as airworthy and entered on the OZ aircraft register
The first of the OZ based flights was carried out successfully on Wednesday July 26
Click HERE for a previous news article on the Yak with further links to the news of arrival at Archerfield
|
Meanwhile evidence of the slow but sure "pack up and leave" process continues to make itself felt around the airfield
With CASA vacating the main terminal building where they have been in one shape or form over the past 60 years and the Hawker Pacific
Pilot Shop ceasing operations a short while ago, the business of operating a GA airport must be of some concern to the 'new' owners
A number of the 'old' aircraft hangars (3) are now vacant and in demand of new tenants
It was a very different situation about 20 years ago with hangers and airport buildings in high demand by tenants!
|