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2 Exotic Fly-In Destinations IN Asia 别致的亚洲飞行旅游目的地 Text by Yeow Meng Photos by Yeow Meng & WingsOverAsia.com team As private aviation takes off in the region, exotic locations in Asia are becoming the favourites of pilots and adventurers alike. 亚洲地区私人飞行潮流的逐渐兴起, 那些别致的旅行目的地如今成为了飞行员和冒险爱好者热宠 Aviation World JET ASIA-PACIFIC 143

3 exoticairfields One of the greatest pleasures of owning a private aircraft must surely be that it allows for the instant gratification of your wanderlust. Possessing your own wings frees you from the tedium of endless queues at airports and the aguish of having to wait for that one last recalcitrant passenger to board the plane you are on. And of course, while others jostle with the crowd to get to yet another tourist- friendly destination, you have the luxury to go off the beaten track and have more of a journey. If you are a private pilot with an insatiable hunger for adventure, you must visit South East Asia (SEA). Steeped in history and culturally diverse, SEA offers a truly unforgettable experience. A great number of exotic destinations are accessible to private aircrafts flown by General Aviation (GA) aviators. Below are a few of my favourites, each with its unique charm but all effusive in their welcome. If you are a private pilot with an insatiable hunger for adventure, you must visit South East Asia (SEA). 如果您拥有私人飞行员执照并极其渴望探险, 就一定要到东南亚去 144 JET ASIA-PACIFIC

4 Baguio City, Philippines Nestled 1,524m high in the pine tree studded mountains is the Summer Capital of the Philippines Baguio City. With its cool weather and scenic mountain views, Baguio is a wonderful choice for a weekend respite from hurried and demanding urban life. As you approach it from the air, a bird s eye view of the fertile valleys, pine-clad hills and lush mountain vegetation ushers you towards the 1,296m sloping runway at an elevation of 1,296m with plunging cliffs on both ends. Perched atop a mountain plateau, landing at Baguio s Loakan Airport can be a challenge, even for an experienced pilot. As you disembark, the crisp, pine-scented air instantly clears your mind and rejuvenates your spirits. From here, you could adjourn to the town for a horse-cart tour of the historic streets, enjoy high tea at a nice mountain resort or go on a treasure hunt. It has been rumoured that during World War II, much gold was hidden in the mountain valleys of gold-rich Baguio. Alas, most caches are said to have been discovered and dug out. Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia The splendour of Bali is truly magnificent from the air; flying over this Indian Ocean Island, you could see its pearly beaches, picturesque rice terraces, towering volcanoes, and lush tropical forests. Its varied landscapes aside, Bali is also known for its rich cultural heritage and patronage of fine and performing arts, including indigenous forms of dance, painting, sculpture and music. For those who love their creature comforts, Bali boasts some of the most luxurious resort hotels in the region, where you will be accorded a royal treatment. So, file your flight plan, and hop on your private airplane for a weekend in Bali. With a bit of advance planning for flight permits, Bali s Denpasar international (Ngurah Rai) airport at 3,000m length, 4.26m elevation, with 24-hour operation is extremely GA friendly even for private light aircrafts. With the airport just a few miles from famous Kuta beach and Denpasar town, upon arrival and clearance, hop into a taxi and you are within minutes from a fabulous vacation. 拥有私人飞机的最幸福之处就是它可以立即满足您的旅行想象 拥有一双属于自己的翅膀, 远离机场无数排队的烦扰, 不必等待最后一名固执的旅客最终登上飞机, 这些情景想起来就会让人觉得不快 当其他人在拥挤中到达另外一个旅行目的地时, 您可以奢华地另辟蹊径, 享受更加丰富的旅程 如果您拥有私人飞行员执照并极其渴望探险, 就一定要到东南亚去 那里有着悠久的历史和多样性的文化, 一定会让您经历一段难忘的旅程 通用航空的飞行员驾驶私人飞机便可以亲自飞往其中很多奇特的目的地 以下介绍的就是我最喜爱的一些目的地, 每一个地方各有其独特的吸引力, 但都洋溢着盛情欢迎之意 菲律宾碧瑶市碧瑶市是菲律宾著名的 避暑胜地, 位于一座海拔 1,524 米的高山上, 掩映在葱郁的松树林中 这里气候凉爽和山色怡人, 是周末远离都市繁忙和疲劳的极佳选择 当您从空中接近这座城市时, 富饶的河谷 覆盖着松树的山川 葱郁的植被将会引导您飞向一个 1,296 米长的坡度跑道, 机场海拔 1,296 米, 两端都是悬崖峭壁 碧瑶 Loakan 机场坐落在山顶的平地上, 哪怕对于富有经验的飞行员来说这里也颇具挑战 走下飞机, 清爽的松香气息一定会令您心旷神怡 神清气爽 从这里, 您可以选择乘坐马车游览镇中古色古香的街道, 在山间别墅享受名茶, 或继续您的寻宝之旅 据传, 在二战期间, 有很多黄金被藏在了碧瑶富含黄金的河谷中 如今, 其中很多都已被发现或挖出 印度尼西亚登帕萨巴厘从空中俯瞰巴厘, 壮丽景色一览无余 在这个印度洋岛屿的上空飞翔, 您可以欣赏到珍珠般的海滩 美丽如画的稻田 高耸的火山和葱郁的热带雨林 除了多姿的景色之外, 巴厘岛丰富的文化遗产 对优雅的演奏艺术的保护都享誉世界, 包括当地的舞蹈 绘画 雕刻和音乐 对于喜欢美食的人们来说, 巴厘岛还拥有该地区最豪华的度假酒店, 在这里您可以享受到皇家礼遇 所以, 您可以愉快地制定飞行计划, 驾驶您的私人飞机在巴厘岛享受周末 巴厘岛登帕萨国际机场跑道长 3,000 米, 海拔 4.26 米,24 小时开放, 非常适合通用航空, 哪怕是轻型私人飞机, 只不过需要稍提前提交飞行许可 机场距离库塔海滩和邓帕萨镇只有几英里, 出了机场便可搭乘的士, 只需几分钟的时间即可开始享受您的美妙假期 Off-the-beaten-track in Asia Aviation World JET ASIA-PACIFIC 145

5 exoticairfields Mulu National Park, East Malaysia The 52 million square metres Mulu National Park, a world heritage site, is Nature s treasure trove. Home to thousands of species of flora and fauna, Mulu, with its rich biodiversity, is every nature lover s paradise. Yet, Mulu s most precious gem lies deep within. Trudge through this mountainous rainforest and you will come face-to-face with some of the largest and most spectacular limestone caves in the world. Mulu has the world s largest cave passage and natural cave chamber with the oldest formed 5 million years ago. Every evening, at Deer cave s entrance, you can witness swarms of millions of bats entering and leaving, a sight to behold that will leave you gasping for breath. The flight to Mulu National Park, which is only accessible by air, will take you over rainforest, dense vegetation, rivers and mountains. While simple, the 1,308m tarmac airfield is well maintained and has a terminal and control tower, and is situated within minutes drive to the base camp where lodges are available for rent. Bang Phra, Thailand If your idea of a weekend is to spend time with fellow flying enthusiasts discussing airplanes and flying, head down to Bang Phra airfields, which is privately operated by the Thai Flying Club. Landing at one of Asia s most active and well-known private airfield, you disembark from your aircraft, walk 20 metres to the clubhouse restaurant and are greeted by fellow aviators from all walks of life. Soon, you are perched on the veranda overlooking the runway sipping coconut juice, watching airplanes take off and land only 50 metres away, amidst the flurry of social activities that surround you. Traditional Thai hospitality permeates Bang Phra, making it a popular weekend hangout joint for private aviators, as well as a not-to-bemissed transit point for those traveling through the region. A group of regular club members stock the airfield with an impressive array of light aircrafts, which includes aerobatic birds and helicopters. The runway is relatively short at 924m. It is staffed with a control tower but only accepts daytime visual approach procedures. However, with local advice and information regularly published online by the Thai Flying Club, visits are never a hassle and will certainly bring out bush pilot aspirations in you. 146 JET ASIA-PACIFIC

6 You disembark from your aircraft, walk 20 metres to the clubhouse restaurant and are greeted by fellow aviators from all walks of life. 从飞机上下来只需步行 20 米即可到达俱乐部的饭店, 与来自各行各业的飞行员一同休闲聊天 马来西亚东部木鲁国家公园 作为世界遗产之一, 占地 5,200 万平方米的木鲁国家公园简直是大自然 的杰作 木鲁是数千种动植物的家园, 生物种类十分丰富, 可谓大自然爱好者的天堂 然而, 木鲁最珍贵的精华却隐藏在公园深处 穿越山上的热带雨林, 您可以亲眼看到世界上最壮观的石灰石岩洞 木鲁拥有世界上最大的岩洞走廊和自然洞穴, 其中最古老的已有五百万年的历史 在 鹿 洞的入口, 每天晚上您都可以看到数以百万的蝙蝠进出, 这种景色一定会令您叹为观止 木鲁国家公园只能乘飞机进出, 在飞行中您将飞越热带雨林 葱郁的植被 河流和山川 这座拥有 1,308 米跑道的机场的维护非常完善, 并拥有候机楼和塔台, 乘车只需几分钟的时间即可到达露营地, 当地还有小屋可供出租 泰国 Bang Phra 如果您打算同喜爱讨论飞机和飞行的航空爱好者一起度过周末, 您可以选择 Bang Phra 机场 一家由 泰国飞行俱乐部 运行的私有机场 这里是亚洲最活跃 最知名的私有机场, 从飞机上下来只需步行 20 米即可到达俱乐部的饭店, 与来自各行各业的飞行员一同休闲聊天 您还可以登上阳台, 边喝椰汁边俯瞰跑道, 在距离自己 50 米远的地方欣赏飞机起落, 沉浸在周围浓厚的社交气氛之中 泰国传统的好客之谊同样弥漫在 Bang Phra 机场, 这里不仅是私人飞行员的周末休闲圣地, 并且还是很多在该地区飞行的人们不愿错过的停靠站 这里有很多固定的会员, 机场经常会整齐地排列着很多轻型飞机, 包括特技飞机和直升机 机场跑道相对较短只有 924 米, 有一个塔台, 但只允许执行昼间目视进近程序 泰国飞行俱乐部会定期在网上发布关于本场的建议和信息, 驾机前来绝不会有困难, 这里一定会将飞行员的激情带给您 Aviation World JET ASIA-PACIFIC 147

7 exoticairfields BEIJING JAPAN TOKYO Hua Hin THAILAND 泰国 BANGKOK Bang Phra CHINA 中国 Redang Island HONG KONG MALAYSIA 马来西亚 INDONESIA 印尼 Bali Denpasar SHANGHAI PHILIPPINES 菲律宾 Baguio Mulu National Park Hua Hin, Thailand Hua Hin lies approximately 225km southwest of Bangkok city, a small town by the Gulf of Thailand. It is Thailand s first seaside resort, famed for decades as the preferred holiday location for the Thai Royal family. It was discovered and bestowed royal distinction by King Rama VII, ancestor of His Majesty King Bhumibol, in the 1920s as the ideal getaway spot. Till this day, the Royal family s summer palace - Klai Kang Won (translated as Far from Worries ) remains situated just 4km south of a modern airport with a 2,100m tarmac runway. Golf enthusiasts can tee off at some of Thailand s most exclusive golf courses like Royal Hua Hin Thailand s first golf course and the Springfield Royal Country Club designed by Jack Nicklaus. Of course, you will also find pristine beaches, boisterous night markets, and abundant fresh seafood that is bound to whet your appetite. Hua Hin airport lies right by the coastline, greeting private aircraft arrivals with open arms but aviators should respect a prohibited no-fly zone over and near the King s palace. Redang Island, Peninsula Malaysia If you love the sun, the sand and the sea, you will not be disappointed with a visit to Redang Island. The archipelago s group of 9 islands abounds with marvelous marine fishes, turtles and coral reefs. Peninsular Malaysia s most popular snorkeling and diving destination is 148 JET ASIA-PACIFIC

8 also a turtle and coral reef zone. Fly in for a weekend of island living, indulge in your love for marine life and sea sports, or simply just idle away on the white, sandy beaches and soak in the serenity broken only by the sounds of waves, and you will leave feeling recharged for the week ahead. The airfield is operated only during daylight hours. A beautiful new 940m tarmac airfield constructed in March 2004 adjacent to Berjaya resort adorns the island, welcoming private aircraft literally to the doorstep of pristine white sandy beaches and spectacular coral reefs visible through sparkling blue waters as you peep through your cabin windows on approach into landing. With general aviation becoming more common in Asia, private aircraft travel is gradually but surely becoming more of a reality, especially for the burgeoning affluent class in the region. Rapidly evolving aviation technology has also made it safer and more convenient to travel to more far-flung destinations with comfort. How to get to these places? The process of research is part of the fun of a journey too. Visit for more information. In most cases, respective local FBOs will be able to assist in getting flight permits and clearances as well as guidance on local flight routes. 泰国华欣华欣坐落在曼谷市西南约 225 千米, 是位于泰国湾的的一个小镇 它是泰国的首个海滨旅游圣地, 数十年来一直是泰国皇室最喜爱的度假目的地 上世纪二十年代罗摩王七世 (Bhumibol 王陛下的祖先 ) 发现了这个美丽的小镇, 并赋予了它皇家的名望, 将其作为理想的休闲圣地 如今的皇家夏宫 忘忧谷 (Klai Kang Won) 距离一座现代机场也只有四公里的距离, 这座机场拥有一条 2,100 米长的跑道 高尔夫爱好者可以在泰国最高级的高尔夫球场, 皇家华欣球场 ( 泰国首座高尔夫球场, 斯普林菲尔德皇家乡间俱乐部 ) 享受挥杆的乐趣, 这座球场由名家杰克 尼克拉斯设计 当然, 您还可以在这里找到质朴的沙滩, 喧闹的夜市, 足以让您胃口大开的各种海鲜 华欣机场坐落在海岸线的右侧, 时刻迎接着私人飞机的到来, 不过应当注意的是, 您一定要尊重国王宫殿附近的 禁飞区 马来西亚半岛 Redang 岛如果您热爱阳光 沙滩和大海,Redang 岛一定不会让您失望 由九座岛屿组成的岛弧链聚集了大量奇特的海鱼 海龟和珊瑚礁 马来半岛最著名的潜水圣地就位于这些海龟和珊瑚礁聚集的区域 利用周末飞到这些岛上享受生活, 沉浸在海洋生物和海上运动的欢乐之中, 或只是在白色的沙滩上散步, 享受仅有海浪声的别样平静, 您一定会觉得神清气爽, 为新的一周带来无尽的活力 2004 年 3 月在 Berjaya 度假村附近新建了一条 940 米长的柏油跑道, 迎接私人飞机来到这里质朴的白色沙滩 机场只在白天开放 在降落时您可以从舷窗中欣赏到蓝色海水下奇异的珊瑚礁 随着通用航空在亚洲人心目中的神秘感越来越弱, 私人飞机旅行正在理所当然地接近现实, 特别是对于该地区的新富阶层来说更是如此 航空技术的快速发展正在使空中旅行更加安全 便捷, 人们可以舒适地前往更多的目的地 如何到达这些地方? 出行前的调查研究也是旅行的乐趣之一 查找更多信息 大多数情况下, 当地的 FBO 都可以帮您申请飞行许可和当地飞行路线的引导 Airfield Info. 机场信息 Baguio City, Philippines 菲律宾碧瑶市 approx 5km 1,296m (concrete) Air Ads Inc Air Ads Hanger, Andrews Ave Domestic Airport Pasay City 1300, Philippines Tel 电话 : Fax 传真 : Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia 印度尼西亚登帕萨巴厘 approx 5km 3,000m (tarmac) PT Sari Rahayu Biomantara (Member of UVglobal Network) Jln Pulau Adi 51 Denpasar Bali, Indonesia Tel 电话 : Fax 传真 : Mulu National Park, East Malaysia 马来西亚东部木鲁国家公园 2.5km from base camp hotel 1,500m (tarmac) Malaysia Airport Berhad Mulu Airport, Mulu Baram, Sarawak. Tel 电话 : / Mon Fri: Sat, Sun & Public Holiday: Closed Bang Phra, Thailand 泰国 Bang Phra 3km from Bang Phra village, 8km from Sri Racha 924m (tarmac) Bang Phra Airport Sri Racha Thailand Tel 电话 /Fax 传真 : Mobile 手机 : info@thaiflyingclub.com Hua Hin, Thailand 泰国华欣 approx 20km 2,100m (tarmac) Siam General Aviation Company Limited 19/18-19 Royal City Avenue Block A Rama 9 Road., Kwang Bangkapi Huay Kwang, Bangko k Tel 电话 : fax 传真 : info@sga.aero or Department of Civil Aviation Hua Hin Airport Tel 电话 : +66 (032) Fax 传真 : +66(056) Redang Island, Peninsula Malaysia 马来西亚半岛 Redang 岛 Many resorts within 7x6km island 940m (tarmac) Malaysia Airports Sdn. Bhd. Sultan Mahmud Airport Kuala Terengganu Terengganu Darul Iman Tel 电话 : / Fax 传真 : Aviation World JET ASIA-PACIFIC 149