Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodstar
I have heard from someone that there is an airfield at Mangrove Mountain that is perfect for the task.
|
Hi Rod,
Mark Suching might be able to provide some advice on the airstrip
as I understand that's where Mark would be flying gliders out of.
When I last checked it about 12 months ago, it was still reasonably dark,
though that whole road was spoilt with the advent of street lighting
in the last few years. Mai and I use to use the sports field a few
hundred meters down from the airstrip for Argo Navis testing. Unfortunately
the neighbouring RFS station added a large spot light that spilt over into the
area we would observe from. The Central Coast Soaring Club operate out of the
airstrip and Mark might be able to advise if they are the actual owners of the
property. Keep in mind that in comparison to, say, the Paint Ball Place,
you are just that bit closer to Sydney and even worse in the light pollution stakes,
the Central Coast, and hence the skies themselves are not as good.
Best Regards
Gary