Flying with friends #1
DDAC Member • January 19, 2020
Coastal bound
Going out for brunch with your friends is always fun, but have you ever tried an early morning departure followed by a bite to eat by the beach? Or, how about supporting some of our bush friends west of the Great Divide? We've got the access to the best of both worlds in Toowoomba and quite often there's a convoy of at least 5 or 6 aeroplanes heading to local breakfast fly-ins, brunches and lunches.
As a private pilot, it's OK to cost-share amongst you and your friends. This can make for a great day out and once the costs are spilt evenly between pilot and passengers, it's also really affordable. There's some great options within and hour's flight from Toowoomba. The Gympie flying club always puts on a cracker breakfast, and Watts Bridge is just down the hill for another mean feed. Feeling beachy? Fly to Caloundra and enjoy some fish and chips with the sand between your toes. Straddy is another pearler, they even have a courtesy car and cheap overnight accomodation!
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