Point Contact - The Luskintigers Home Page

Contact Person:
Mr Frank Williams
Mr Geoff Kubank

Address:
P.O. Box 36
Lochinvar NSW 2321
Australia

Phone: +61 (02) 4943-4310
Fax: +61 (02) 4943-3686
E-mail: lusk@pointcontact.com.au

Introduction:
Luskintyre Airfield is home of the "Luskintigers" and a unique place to visit. A large collection of DH-82A Tiger Moth aircraft are hangared at this 60 hectare property in the Hunter Valley near Newcastle. They fly almost every Saturday (weather permitting) and can be seen conducting circuits, aerobatics and local flights. Lunch is generally at 12:30 pm and provides a unique atmosphere for meeting people, talking about aircraft or just having a chat. On site is Ray Windred's hangar with a number of vintage aircraft under construction. Ray specialises in restoring vintage aircraft with his own special style of old fashioned craftsmanship but using modern methods and materials.

General Description:
The four hangars on the property contain DH-82A aircraft and their bits. A number are under re-construction by Ray Windred and can be seen in their various stages of completion in the hangar. The airfield is well maintained and is all over grass. The favoured flight paths for landing or take off are 12/30. All circuits are to the north east (left hand for 12 and right hand for 30) to avoid neighbours and electric lines. The maximum field length is approximately 800 metres, and the altitude is 115 feet AMSL. There are no radio facilities at the field and operation is by a SEE and BE SEEN procedure. Visitors are welcome but please let us know that you're coming. We are not able to accommodate commercial operations by agreement with the local council.

There is sometimes limited accommodation available at the field by prior arrangement. Tie down facilities and limited hangarage are available. Fuel is available at the Royal Newcastle Aero Club 4Nm south east.