'Back to Holbrook' '08 Fly-in
Yes its on again ...... following the huge success of the inaugural event in 2006 and last year's rather damp event, Holbrook will again be the place to be on the first weekend of November. Click here for photos of the 2006 event.
Holbrook Ultralight Club (HULC) is hosting the third annual ‘Back to Holbrook Fly-in’ focusing on 95.10 and 95.25 'rag and tube' aircraft on the weekend of 1st & 2nd November 2008.
HULC welcomes pilots of smaller and slower ultralights aircraft often referred to, with the greatest affection, as 'rag-and-tube' aircraft. Of course all aircraft are welcome but we would particularly like to encourage the lighter ultralight aircraft types and provide them with an event that allows them to enjoy a fly-in experience without the worry of traffic conflicts with heaver and faster aircraft that is often the case.
Real
'rag and tube' ultralight aircraft like the Chinook, Beaver, Thruster, Skydart,
Rotec Rally, Quicksilver, Sportsman, Cricket, Eagle, B1-RD, Hawk, Whing Ding,
Pterodactyl, Flightstar, Grasshopper, Bunyip, Wombat, Tyro, Farm-mate, Supa-Pup,
Pegusus etc. still exist all over the country but they are seldom seen and then
probably only at local Fly-Ins or Club events. Some of the very early examples
haven't been seen in any number for more than a decade, surviving in the hands
of enthusiasts, and suffer the risk of being forgotten
simply because they are too slow, too cold or too old.
Unwilling to forget their important place in aviation history, Holbrook Ultralight Club has been collecting examples of the rarer breeds over the past 18 months or so and is well on the way to establishing the Australian Ultralight Aircraft Museum which will depict the evolution of ultralight aircraft. The current Museum aircraft, along with any others flown or trailered in for the weekend, will be featured and will be on display at the Fly-In.
Fly-in Details
When: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2008
Where: Holbrook Airpark
What's on: Forums will be held hourly on Saturday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm featuring selected aircraft from the Museum collection.
Dinner will be served in the Hangar at 7.00pm followed by light entertainment.
Breakfast will also be served on Sunday morning for the early risers.
Launching from Holbrook there is plenty to see and do, from mountain and valley flying to the east to checking out the Murray River and Lake Hume to the south and open country flying to the north and west.
Aircraft parking: Ample aircraft parking will be available and a limited amount of hangarage if required. There will also be provision for those pilots who would prefer to trailer their ultralight to Holbrook and assemble it on arrival before exploring the countryside.
Holbrook Airpark
| WAC Code: | 3456, 3457 |
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| YHBK: | S35 41.0 E147 19.0 | |
| Elevation: | 875' AMSL | |
| Runway 04/22: | 930 metres | |
| Runway 14/32: | 700 metres | |
| CTAF: | 126.7 | |
| AVFAX Code: | 3049 | |
| ARFOR Code: | 22 |
Pilots are requested to keep an extra look out for other aircraft in the vicinity of the Airpark as some ultralight aircraft may not be fitted with radio communication.
Additional information regarding Holbrook Airpark and the surrounding area can be found on the Holbrook Airpark page of this website.
Accommodation
Underwing camping will be available throughout the weekend and the Club bus will be available to ferry those who prefer Caravan, Holiday Cabin or Motel accommodation in Holbrook (4km). Bookings are essential for all but the underwing camping and the following is a list of accommodation in Holbrook.
Hotels
Holbrook Hotel - Albury Street Holbrook - 02 6036 2099
Riverina Hotel - 131 Albury Street Holbrook - 02 6036 2523
Motels
Byer Fountain Motel - Hume Highway Holbrook - 02 6036 2077
Glenndale Park Motel - 61 Albury Street Holbrook - 02 6036 2599
Holbrook Settlers Motel - Hume Highway Holbrook - 02 6036 2855
Jolly Swagman Motor Inn - Hume Highway Holbrook - 02 6036 3944
Skye Motel - Albury Street Holbrook - 02 6036 2333
Town Centre Motor Inn - 86 Albury Street Holbrook - 02 6036 2666
Cabins and Caravan Sites
Holbrook Motor Village 51 Albury Street Holbrook - 02 6036 3100
