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Airfield Restrictions

A message from the Tweed Shire Council

Please be advised that the Murwillumbah Airfield is open but use by fixed wing aircraft is not recommended. Users unfamiliar with the airfield and the current local conditions should avoid all fixed wing operations until further notice.

The runway surface is undamaged but there are deep ruts and unstable ground to the sides of the runway in the runway strip area and taxiways. These areas should be avoided until Council can arrange for repairs and allow the ground to dry out. The parking areas and sides of the runway strip are soft and wet.

Repairs are expected to occur in the next few days and a further notice will be issued when the repairs are complete

Flood: your assistance required

URGENT MESSAGE: ALL MEMBERS,

As you would be aware, the heavy rains from Cyclone Debbie has caused significant flooding in Murwillumbah. The MAC Clubhouse and Hanger have been affected. The extent of the damage is not fully known at this stage. There is certainly a lot of debris around.

We are calling on all members to assist tomorrow (Sunday 2nd) with the cleanup.

Bring anything you can imagine would be of use. Trailers, bags, shovels and pitchforks will assist with clearing. As well as things to help clean inside the clubhouse. Bring suitable and protective clothing as you don’t know what you’ll come across.

Members will be on site from early in the morning.

MAC Comp Results 05 Feb

The First Flying Comp of the year was a success with 6 entrants.
The sky was clear, light 8 kts northerly breeze and late 20’s in temperature.
Fortunately the BBQ food was almost completely demolished by the hungry workers.
Thank You to the members who turned up to lend a hand at the working bee which resulted in, amongst other jobs done, a full trailer load of cuttings and greenery, which was kindly taken by Peter for mulching at his property.

Scores for the day are:
Paul Starr 95 points 1st
Peter Sochacki 85 points 2nd
Chris Bigg 80 points eq 3rd
Neville Newell 80 points eq 3rd

Restricted Area (RA)

With a few RAs in our neighborhood, like Amberley and Evans Head, perhaps you need to brush up on flight planning with RAs before your next flight? Here’s a neat refresher from the CASA Out’n’Back series

RYC Manual Online

The complete version of the original RYC manual is now available in the Members’ Area. Have you checked out the Members Area of the website? Hint: the password is the same as the calendar.