Water bombing chopper on standby for bushfire season
A water bombing helicopter based at Central Coast Airport is on standby at Warnervale if the region is threatened by bushfires this Summer. Central Coast Aero Club member and keen…
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New training aircraft flying in skies above Warnervale
The Central Coast Aero Club has a new training aircraft flying in the skies above Warnervale. It is quieter, more fuel efficient and has lower emissions than the traditional Cessna…
Scouts converge on Warnervale for flying fun day
It was the third time lucky for 51 young local Scouts on Saturday when three aircraft from the Scouts NSW Air Activity Centre came to town. Central Coast Aero Club…
Aero club celebrates 50 years
The Central Coast Aero Club celebrated its 50th Birthday on Saturday night, October 21, with a dinner on the tarmac, illuminated by fairy lights for 126 members and guests. One…
Aero club named best in Australia
Against fierce competition from other aero clubs around Australia the Central Coast Aero Club (CCAC), which operates at Warnervale Airport, has been awarded the prestigious Aero Club of the Year…
Program encourages workers of the future
A partnership between the CSIRO and Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has been fostering students’ interest in STEM subjects for almost a year. The STEM Community Partnerships Program (STEM…
Crash landing at Warnervale airport
A pilot in his early 70s is lucky to only sustain a minor hand injury when his Cessna 172 aircraft crashed into trees at Central Coast Airport at Warnervale on…
20,000 attend festival of aerial entertainment
The Central Coast Air Show held last weekend proved the sky’s the limit for premier events such as this providing a boost to our local visitor economy and helping establish…
Central Coast Airshow returns
After a hugely successful first show in 2021, the Central Coast Airshow returns in May for another epic event. Skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will again roar into…
Jimmy is the next Bachelor
A familiar face will be popping up on TV screens across the nation starting from Wednesday, July 21, as Jimmy Nicholson is the latest man looking for love on Channel…
Airport lease granted too early
Forum – Dear Mr Hart, Administrator, We, Mannering Park Progress, object in the strongest terms to the 45-year lease granted to the Central Coast Aero Club. This is in contravention…
New Plan of Management to come following repeal of Airport Restrictions Act
A new Plan of Management is the next step for the future of Warnervale airport, following the successful passage of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act Repeal Bill in the NSW…
Trees at the landing strip causing safety concerns
Increasing tree heights near Warnervale Aircraft Landing Area (ALA) mean that sometimes, pilots have to stop flying in hot weather, Central Coast Aero Club General Manager, Andrew Smith, told a…
It looks like a bright future at the airport
Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, is looking forward to a bright future for Central Coast Airport at Warnervale, following the NSW Government’s announcement that it would support the…
Government review of operations at Airport welcomed
A State Government review of operations at Central Coast Airport, Warnervale, has been welcomed by the local aviation community as a “sensible” decision. Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith,…
180 children and their families enjoy FunFlight Day
Over 150 struggling and disadvantaged families descended on the Central Coast Aero Club, on October 28, for the Club’s annual FunFlight Day. FunFlight is a charitable organisation that coordinates joy…