STOP PRESS (01/09/2024)
Can all attendees please send a text message to confirm names and numbers so that the organisers, Chris Hayhoe and Ken Holdsworth can arrange adequate transport and sufficient table bookings for dinner both nights.
Chris’s mobile number is 0417 535 832.
Aircraft parking will be at the North West side of the airstrip. Ground staff will be on hand to assist with transport to the terminal and will also refuel you in the parking area if you require avgas.
Lee has requested that all pilots check the procedures on their website before arriving, and has also advised that parachute operations will be happening on the day we arrive, Ground staff will be on the CTAF advising when all chutes are on the ground and it is safe to land.
The procedures can be found in the Shute Harbour Pilots Guide
Airport management ask that pilots wear a high vis vest.
For those of you who are attending, have a great weekend!!
International Comanche Society AirlieBeach – Shute Harbour Fly-in
Friday 6th September 2024 to Sunday 8th September 2024
Friday, 6th of September Fly into Shute Harbour Lunch at the Hangar Café
Check in at the Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach from 2pm $165pn Dinner Downstairs at the Club Croc Bistro at 6:30pm
- Saturday 7th of September (Breakfast is complimentary at the Mantra Club Croc)
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour booked $89.00pp for 8am tour is 1-1.5hr, will collect from Reception Mantra Club Croc at 7am
And / Or
- Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation Tour for cake & coffee.
- Lunch to be Advised
- Then it is an afternoon of leisure & site seeing
- Dinner will be at the Sorento Restaurant & Bar at 7pm
- Sunday 8th of September will be breakfast & head off to Shute Harbour to depart onto your next FlyingAdventure.
Things You Need to Do ASAP
Please mention either International Comanche Society or Chris Hayhoe
Please phone Leanne from Shute Harbour Airport & advise your Aircraft & Rego – 07 4946 9180
Confirm your reservation at Mantra Club Croc – 07 4940 2300 ($165.00pn). Note that you will need to speak with Mia or Nikky. Monday to Friday between 08;00 – 15;00 to pay for your accommodation with a credit card.
- There are 20 rooms reserved, confirmation & payment for your room must be made before 29th of August to secure your stay.
Confirm you are going on the Glass Bottom Boat Cruise – 0499336289 ($89.00pp)
- Please quote Reservation Booking #237314775
- There are only 30 seats pre booked for this, there is more room, but you need to get in quick. This cruisegoes for 1-1.5hr. Leaves from Shute Harbour at 8am, you need to be in Reception of our Motel at 7am for the Transfer bus. What to bring – Water Bottle, Sunscreen & Camera.
Please let Chris/Ken know upon arrival at the Mantra that you are going on the Coffee Plantation Tour so they can organise transport.
Note:
If you are interested in going on the Monduran Aeroclub Northern Safari, please contact Jim Mullett on 0428871799 as he is organising this separate to the ICS Fly-in at Shute Harbour. This starts from 8th of September Departing from Shute Harbour