Jabiru hanger space

[JohnSim]

I am looking to buy a Jabiru 230, however, I want to keep it at Latrobe Valley or Tooradin airports. Does anyone know what the situation is with hanger space. I don't want to buy the aircraft until I have secured a place.

[skippydiesel]

Non of us want our bird parked outside, subject to the vagaries of weather & sun, however the Jab (being indigenous to AU) will stand up to the fresh air, much better than most.

 

My home field is predominantly populated by Jabs , most of which live in the open.

 

A few have a bit of a shelter, full "canvas" covers, but most range from something over the prop & windscreen, to just a prop cover. To the best of my knowledge they have been this way for very many years  - still fly.

 

Purchase your Jab and a canvases cover to suit and put your name on the waiting list for a hanger space.😈

[JohnSim]

Thanks for your reply. I am happy to do that with some good covers.  I don't think it is going to be easy to get a hanger quickly.  

[skippydiesel]

Get a price from this crowd, for a custom fitted cover (whole or part) http://punkinheadair.com.au/

 

Note: The covers protect against the sun, are water resistant (not proof), so make sure those areas of the aircraft that may leak (heavy rain) have supplemental cover.

 

😈

[JohnSim]

Thats great, Thank you so much for your advice and help.

[T510]

Tooradin is about to revert back to being run by the original owners now that Amber Aviation's lease is up.

 

They have a listing on PlaneSales.

https://www.planesales.com.au/details/Listing/Property/12702/Property-Buildings-For-Lease-Tooradin-Airfield?utm_source=ListingID-12702&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=Property - Buildings For Lease Tooradin Airfield

 

Get on to Kent about some hangar space. I am pretty sure they haven plenty available.

 

They are looking to revive Tooradin after the years of neglect at the hands of the previous lease holder, pretty sure their new fee structure is similar to Tyabb.

They have a new website as well

https://www.tooradinairfield.com/

[JohnSim]

That's good news, thanks very much for that info. I will check it out. I thought it had been run down.  Appreciate your help.

[T510]

It was very much run in to the ground by Amber.

 

Was a pretty sad sight driving past and seeing the windsocks in tatters and no activity.

 

The Balas family built the facility originally and have taken back control as the site was not being looked after to the standard they expected

Edited Wednesday at 06:31 AM by T510

[JohnSim]

That's good that the original family have taken control. It needs to be built up again.

[Love to fly]

So no longer run by Amber?  Hopefully will become a viable destination again.  Has the restaurant reopened do you know?

[T510]

Amber are out, I think it officially transfers back to the Balas at the end of July.

 

I think they are looking for someone to take on the restaurant lease and start it up again

 

 

[BrendAn]

5 hours ago, T510 said:

Amber are out, I think it officially transfers back to the Balas at the end of July.

 

I think they are looking for someone to take on the restaurant lease and start it up again

 

 

Amber are only in a hangar now until July 31 as you say. They stopped training in March. It's a shame to see what they did to the place.

No hope of a hangar at Latrobe valley unless you are very lucky . I think there is a waiting list anyway.

[JohnSim]

Ok, thanks for that. Is there any problem with permanent parking on the tarmac or grass?

[BrendAn]

13 minutes ago, JohnSim said:

Ok, thanks for that. Is there any problem with permanent parking on the tarmac or grass?

No. The jabiru I just purchased has been uncovered outside for a few years and is good. I know of a 230 that has been left outside with no covers since new. It's been there about 8 years I think. Still looks like new when they wash it 

 

[JohnSim]

Ok, that sounds good. Is there available outside parking available at Latrobe Valley?  

[BrendAn]

17 minutes ago, JohnSim said:

Ok, that sounds good. Is there available outside parking available at Latrobe Valley?  

Yes. There are usually a few spare spots . Join the flying club and you have access to the tie downs and club facilities. It's a great club to be in.

[JohnSim]

I will do that. I have been flying a Lance for 20 years and I fly into LTV often. However, I wont have access to that aircraft soon and that's why I am looking around to buy Jabiru. I really like LTV and the aero club. I used to live in Morwell and I did my first joy flight out of there 60 years ago.

[BrendAn]

If your aircraft is based at yltv you get the bonus of no landing fees for locals

[JohnSim]

I thought that would be the case. Thanks for all the advice.