Flight Training School (post 3)

November 8th, 2008

Well at last this topic does seem to be generating some much needed debate. At this weeks Ordinary Council Meeting held in Hervey Bay a petition was presented to Council by Maryborough residents opposed to some aspects of the proposed FTA facility at the Maryborough Airport. Several other Hervey Bay residents also spoke against the proposal. As a result of this continuuing interest and questions from residents wanting more knowledge about the proposal I asked Council to support two information sessions one each for Maryborough and Hervey Bay. Cr Dalgleish seconded the motion and it was supported unanimously.

The sessions will be held prior to December 15th and I will confirm dates and venues tomorrow. It may be a good idea for anyone who is interested to know more to visit the FTA website. I was surprised about some of the perceptions that our residents have about the school including the opportunity for students to board locally or receive English tuition. From my knowledge this would not occur as the school is very self contained. Students eat, sleep and play on campus while they are training. They have all their basic requirements met and are very busy learning how to be pilots. The school would have its own sports grounds and entertainment facilities including a bar. Students are predominantly overseas students who return to their home countries to fly for their respective airlines. Please visit http://www.flighttrainingadelaide.com/ to learn more. Thanks, Sue

2 Responses to “Flight Training School (post 3)”

  1. # Sadmanon 11 Nov 2008 at 11:22 pm

    What’s there to say Sue,

    Unless the people get the truth and if unhappy, write, fax, e-mail or telephone
    their councillor/s. Sad to say, this proposal will get pushed through, the vested
    interests in this region. I refer to them as Sons of the Squatters, will have their
    way.

    Sadman

  2. # Jane Hansonon 21 Nov 2008 at 7:11 am

    you mentioned fuel purchase for the training craft, this would also be purchased via an approach to one of the major companies i.e. B.P. Caltex etc and purchased direct via a tanker, hence the “local” suppliers would even miss out on this income.

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