Tag Archives: ymmb

Cracker flight in a Cirrus SR22 G3 from Moorabbin Airport

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Falcon124

A couple of weeks ago, I went for a flight with my friend Evan in a Cirrus SR22 G3, which is a four seat general aviation (GA) aircraft. This particular aircraft is registered VH-KJN and amusingly referred to as “Cajun” … Continue reading →

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Delivering Christmas Cheer to Melbourne

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Falcon124

For many, Christmas is a time of family and gift giving/receiving. While that is important, my favourite thing about Christmas is that I get to go & distribute some “Christmas Cheer” to various aviation related groups in Melbourne :) My … Continue reading →

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VW Car Club at the Moorabbin Air Museum

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Falcon124

On a cold & windy morning at at the end of May, we had cancelled the day’s scheduled balloon flight in the Yarra Valley so on the way home, I figured I’d drop by Moorabbin Airport to pick up a … Continue reading →

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Historically Fun

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Falcon124

I got the word from John that the Victorian chapter of the Aviation Historical Society of Australia was having a Christmas BBQ at Moorabbin airport (YMMB) today. So, I went down to hang out, meet new people and spread the … Continue reading →

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Kodak Moments in the Valley

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Falcon124

Once again crewing balloons in the Yarra Valley produced some amazing “Kodak Moments” today. Given the weather this morning, I was pretty sure we wouldn’t get to fly. On my way out to the shed at o-dark-hundred I was driving … Continue reading →

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Life’s Better Inverted

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Falcon124

On Easter Monday this year, I was hanging out at home and looking at the beautiful blue skies when the phone rang. It was Nico asking if I wanted to go flying today. HAH! What a crazy question :) I … Continue reading →

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You Might Be a Pilot when…

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Falcon124

Stephen Force over at the Airspeed Blog asked a bunch of us on Twitter for signs that might indicate you’re a pilot. Between our responses and the comments, it’s a pretty comprehensive list and well worth checking out for a … Continue reading →

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Dinner Flights

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Falcon124

Here in Melbourne we have at least one DC-3 based out at Essendon airport (YMEN) that’s operated by Short Stop Jet Charter. They have it available for winery tours, joy flights and dinner flights. It’s not uncommon to hear it … Continue reading →

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YMMB -> YBCG

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Falcon124

We’re having a break in Tweed Heads to visit family and are staying in a house not far from Coolangatta / Gold Coast Airport (YBCG). Sitting on the balcony with a beer, I can watch the commercial jets heading out … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Heaven

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Falcon124

We’ve just started Spring Carnival here in Melbourne – about 1.5 months of horse racing on tracks around Melbourne and through out the state of Victoria. So, what does this have to do with helicopters? Plenty! Due to the popularity … Continue reading →

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