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The Burdekin Aero Club Inc is a sports club located in the Burdekin Shire, Queensland. The club offers a range of facilities and services for aviation enthusiasts, including aircraft hire and online booking, fuel availability, and a members' website.
Flying enthusiasts can become members of the club to take advantage of its facilities. The club is known for flying the Grumman Tiger. The Burdekin Aero Club is situated in the township of Ayr, which is approximately 38 nm south of Townsville.
The club's executive committee is led by President Trevor Hurst, who can be contacted via email at president@burdekinaeroclub. Org or phone at 0429977001. Brian Richardson serves as the Secretary, and can be reached at secretary@burdekinaeroclub. Org or 0429144921.
Kerry Paronella is the Treasurer and can be contacted at treasurer@burdekinaeroclub. Org or 0419649597.
The club operates a Facebook page where members and aviation enthusiasts can stay updated on news and events. The Burdekin Aero Club website, developed by Eric Sandner with the help and ideas of W3 School, provides additional information about the club and its activities.
The club also hosts a range of resources and tools on its website, including an aviation weather bulletin from the Bureau of Meteorology, an airport library with aviation stories, a flight planner, and a forum for members to connect with other enthusiasts. Members can register on the website to access additional features and services.
It is important to note that the information provided in the airfield library and on the website is sourced from various public inputs and unknown sources. Therefore, it is recommended to verify the accuracy and usage of any airfield information with the respective aerodrome operator or owner.
The Burdekin Aero Club invites aviation enthusiasts to join the club, share their aviation stories, and participate in the various resources and events offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at township Ayr in Queensland 38 nm east-south-east of Townsville, and new members are always welcome, whether you are a flyer, non-flyer, aircraft owner, or simply want to take part in club activities.
You can use our online calendar to check aircraft availability and make a booking, and booking an aircraft does not require webpage registration, but you will need a username and password from the club administrator or other members.
All flyers need a minimum of 50 hours due to insurance requirements, and an aircraft check flight can be arranged. Our annual membership fee is $50.00 and aircraft hire is $250.00 an hour.