The "Hoxton Park Airport Wake" was held this weekend. The local SAAA guys organised the event to mark the expected closing of the airport, planned for 15th December 2008. There was a very good turn out of visiting people and aircraft, highlighting just what a loss this airport would be. Some interesting news ... the property is now up for sale again. The developers have not been able to sell any of the sub-divided blocks. The aviation fraternity is hopeful that someone will buy the land and keep the airport operating - rather than just close it on the way to making more profit. There was much talk of developing the site into an "Airpark", ie a residential place for aviation folk to live. This is very popular in the USA and is gathering momentum in Australia but mainly in country areas at the moment. In the states there are Airparks scattered everywhere, including busy city areas.
I certainly hope that Hoxton doesn't close - it really is the last small airport within easy reach of Sydney.
It was great to catch up with people I hadn't seen for a while. As always, I was busy with my aerobatic training and had a very successful day - it's feels good to make progress!
Thanks to Stu Hutchison for the pics....
