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QLD
1609 Posts
Posted 15/03/2012, 10:29 am        Report Show Profile
It is pity that Australia so big and flat don't have one yet. Possibly all speed records now are done on the artificial dig out channel. If we could dig a few in star configuration there will suit any wind direction. As long as we could keep water clear of crocks and cane toad should be feasible here We have got some spectacular places natural spots though but travel across with full gear is the problem. We could build runway for every state I guess .. Mayby flooding old minining site is good begining or government sponsored irrigation channels ?
NSW
5373 Posts
Posted 15/03/2012, 11:00 am        Report Show Profile
Kyeemagh, Botany Bay already has an artificial speed runway, a byproduct of an airport runway. A great broad reach on a NE wind down the runway. The issue is getting a consistent gust to get you all of 1.8kms down from one end to the other. Compared to southern France most places in Australia don't get consistent strong winds. Maybe the west coast of Tassie would be the go.
WA
96 Posts
Posted 15/03/2012, 11:09 am        Report Show Profile
shark bay north of Geraldton has to have some natural spots?
WA
6730 Posts
Posted 15/03/2012, 9:23 pm        Report Show Profile
Mobydisc said...
Kyeemagh, Botany Bay already has an artificial speed runway, a byproduct of an airport runway. A great broad reach on a NE wind down the runway. The issue is getting a consistent gust to get you all of 1.8kms down from one end to the other. Compared to southern France most places in Australia don't get consistent strong winds. Maybe the west coast of Tassie would be the go.
get the airport to line up a couple of 747's angled down the run
WA
359 Posts
Posted 16/03/2012, 12:19 am        Report Show Profile
Maybe they could build one when they dredge the channel at safety bay
 
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