The Ballarat branch of the Air Force Association (BAFA) is chartering the Shortstop Jetcharter (SJC) Douglas DC-3 VH-OVM as part of Ballarat Heritage Week.
BAFA is also selling seats for 30 minute joy flights while the plane is in Ballarat.
It is a condition of sale, that passenger details are provided to both BAFA, as the head Flight Charter, and to Shortstop Jet Charter (SJC) as the DC-3 Flight Operator.
- Full Names of all passengers
- Passenger Contact Details
- Passenger Weights
- Passenger Mobility Issues
Flight Description
BAFA Flight 1705-02 Joy Flight
Saturday 17th May, 2025 at 11:30AM to 12:00PM
Cost
$280 per person
Flight Duration
Total flight time is approximately 30 minutes over Ballarat.
Flight Itinerary
11:30am: Meeting at the Ballarat Aerodrome passenger terminal.
There will be a briefing by Capt Michael Falls, describing the history and background of the aircraft.
12:00pm: Midday final boarding.
12:30pm: Departure on the DC-3 joy flight.
1:15pm - 1:30pm: Disembark at the passenger terminal.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Turbulence
Old airliners like the DC-3 fly low, are not air-conditioned, and can go to places that have wildly varying flying conditions. Please be prepared for any turbulence or other conditions in the air while flying. Please remain in your seats during the flight and obey all instructions from the Flight Crew. Unruly or intoxicated passengers may be refused boarding. The DC-3 flight is weather dependent and if severe storms or high temperatures are forecast, the DC-3 Flight may need to be cancelled.
Weight
2100kg is the maximum allowable passenger load for the flights from Essendon to Ballarat and return. This equates to 28 passengers with an average weight of 75kg. Consequently, we need to ask each passenger to declare their estimated weight, ie themselves including clothing and any carry on luggage (cameras etc).
This will allow SJC to prepare the weight and loading calculations of the DC-3 in preparation for Boarding on the day.
Mobility Issues
The DC-3 is not as user-friendly as modern aircraft for passengers with mobility issues. The on-board stairs are narrow and steep and the cabin slopes at an angle of eleven degrees on the ground.
If you need any form of mobility aids such as sticks/crutches/walking frames or wheelchairs, we need to discuss this with you. If we are unaware of anyone in this position until check-in time on the day of the flight it’s possible we may not be able to carry you.
Refunds
If the aircraft becomes unserviceable, or due to weather, crew availability or other reasons the flight is cancelled, a full refund will be provided. However If a passenger fails to be present by the Final Boarding times and hence does not travel there will be no refund offered.
