Photos: Spotting in Wagga Wagga Wagga

[Maikha Ly]

Hi all

Recently I was down this way for my university graduation, and while things were quiet, I went out to Forest Hill to re-acquaint myself with the traffic and types that this airport sees, and also with my radio scanner, learn and see how CTAF works. Was definitely an eye opener for me to see the circuit above YSWG with Jabirus, SAABs, Hercules, Warriors and Q300s following each other around for Runway 05 arrivals (Not quite in that order, but you get what I mean!).

Anyhow, the following photos detail two afternoons out at Forest Hill.



"Mentor 13", RAAF Hercules doing flyovers arriving in on Runway 23


Followed by VH-MRL, a locally registered Victa Airtourer


VH-QOP, a shiny new QantasLink Q400 takes off from runway 05



VH-KRX, a Regional Express SAAB 340 stars up on the tarmac and taxies out to the runway.


VH-PPD, a Dassault Falcon 900X had been sitting here for the three days I was down in Wagga. Anyone know the story of why it was in Wagga?


VH-WGG, a locally registered Cessna 210, arrives for the day


Local traffic, all arriving at once at sunset


Locally based VH-EJE, a PA-31 of Wagga Air Centre, arrives in Wagga to exchange various freight before heading onto Bankstown



Reminding me of how much I miss the bush, in seeing stuff like this!