Howdy
Not sure when last any of you has been to Baragwanath (FASY)
It is a really nice place to fly to, the airfield is well maintained, the runway veeeerrryy long and the people very friendly
Check out their website: http://www.jlpc.co.za/Airport.html
Perhaps the next time you keen for a breakie, pop in there as Mac the restaurant chef is always willing and able to make you an awesome meal with a smile
Some airfield info:
ICAO code:
FASY
Runway:
13/31 (RH runway 31, LH runway 13) Tar 1,000m in length.
Circuit Operation:
All Circuits are to the North of the Airfield (RH runway 31, LH runway 13)
Joining Procedures:
Join overhead the clubhouse to the dead side of the field - no flying through the aerobatic box
Radio Frequency:
122.6 (there is no control tower so broadcast position and intentions)
Airfield Elevation:
5,393ft amsl
Coordinates:
26°20'54.49"S 27°46'44.94"E (-26.348469, 27.779150) Click to open in Google Maps
Caution 1:
Unmanned airfield.
Caution 2:
Beware of aircraft in Aerobatic box and Radio Controlled aircraft activities to the South West.
All circuits are to the North of the runway.
Here are a couple of pics the last time Gunther and I were at Bara...
Will load some aerial pics later
Baragwanath Airfield
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Re: Baragwanath Airfield
Just don't drive there,the road is not to good....
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Re: Baragwanath Airfield
Ja the road is bad but always enjoy flying to Bara for coffee and brekkie.
Very nice airfield.
Very nice airfield.
Re: Baragwanath Airfield
I hear there is a parallel road to the old dirt road that is far better. I will be driving it tomorrow and will report back.
Mike Gill
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The original road has been repaired and graded in the last month or so. Its in great shape now.nicow wrote:Just don't drive there,the road is not to good....
Mike Gill
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The runway is also looking brand new, really awesome to land there
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