Without fanfare it too soon became the day for the Bazflyers to leave Geraldton and fly ZK-BAZ further south along the Australian West Coast for a few days in the West Australian State capital city of Perth. A check on the forecast weather along the way indicated possible thunderstorms and lightning around the Perth area in the afternoon.
Flight route south into Jandakot Airport. Situated just 20 kilometres south of Perth’s International Airport. The General Aviation airport of Jandakot is the busiest airport in Australia for aircraft movements.
As prudent flight planning would have it, the Bazflyers scheduled an early morning departure out of Geraldton so as to be safely on the ground at Perth’s Jandakot Airport well ahead of any forecast thunderstorms. Thunderstorms do not mix well with light aircraft flying. Add a bit of lightning to the mix and the resulting brew is definitely a cocktail to stay well clear of. Later in the afternoon, knowing BAZ was securely picketed on the aircraft parking area in front of the Royal Perth Aero Club, we smugly observed the awe and majesty of a thunderstorm and lightning display while seated on the balcony of our accommodation overlooking the Swan River.
Thunderstorms over Perth
Thunderstorm activity as shown on weather radar
Population of the City of Perth is a bit over 2 million. Lots of parks, cycle paths, great highways and so clean. Overall, a very impressive place.
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