“They’re high fliers!” Central Coast Friday Star, Friday, 6 January 1984.
This article captures Warnervale Airfield during its transition from a small aero club facility into the Central Coast’s principal flight training airport. It documents the rapid growth of Warnervale Air Services, the diversity of students learning to fly, and the expanding range of aircraft available for training. The article also highlights the complementary relationship between the commercial flying school and the Central Coast Aero Club during a period when Warnervale was firmly establishing itself as the region’s aviation centre.
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