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The little planes that could: Sydney airport opens up to hobby pilots during pandemic – The Guardian
Organiser calls chance to land at big international hub ‘a childhood dream’
The scarcity of commercial flights landing at Sydney airport has been a disaster for airlines and workers, but for hobby pilots the pandemic has provided the opportunity of a lifetime.
The quieter than usual runways mean private pilots have been given the chance to land at the international airport for the first time.
When the Sydney Flight College club captain, Tim Lindley, put out a call he received an overwhelming response. He eventually organised for 14 light aircraft to fly into Sydney ai…
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