Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern
amenities at Hangar 5, Melbourne’s Unique Centre. This 900-square-metre
historic hangar is ideal for a wide range of events for corporate functions
and product launches of wedding and private parties
My wife and I have just returned from our flight. The DC3 is a beautiful old bird. Very smooth and quiet. The pilots and all staff were fantastic making the… read more
Marc FreeoWhat an absolutely amazing experience. The team was extremely professional and friendly. I book a jump seat landing into King Island which I feel is a must for any aviation… read more
Neill KingWhat a fantastic day trip to King Island. Julie, Mike and Craig made us feel so welcome and safe. The Gooney Bird was a brilliant ride. 👏 100% recommmend
Juille HollandGreat experience with a great crew on the DC3 to King island. 10/10
Daniel SeamanMy friend booked a deal with the company, included the flight over with the goonie bird plane which is an fashioned propeller plane, completely silver metal so looks super cool..… read more
Mary MathewsWhat a special experience!! I booked a surprise flight on the good old gooney bird for my partners birthday to king island for the day, From how our day started… read more
Chanelle KrywynGreat day out
Kerry EldredExcellent flight super friendly staff loved the experience
Tracey WilliamsHad a wonderful flight to King Island. Excellent service and your safety is taken seriously. The flight back to Essendon was even better as now we had some King Island… read more
Debbie CampbellVery friendly staff and the Gooney Bird experience is awesom
Jayden BoydeWe have done 2 flights in the magnificent DC3 , one around Melbourne of an evening & also did the King island trip with Mike Falls & his newly in… read more
Brian SimpsonWe did the king island trip on the DC3 yesterday. It was great. Really good experience, and the lunch and King Island dairy was great too. A really professional operation,… read more
Scott WallaceAbsolutely loved our trip to King Island on their DC3. The service and communication provided from the time of booking through to the end of the trip was… read more
Meg BWe’ve had the pleasure of working with Short Stop Jet Charter on a number of occasions, utilising their space and their amazing DC3 Gooneybird for both corporate and wedding shoots.… read more
Mustangs in BlackWent on a charter with these guys to Sydney. Awesome service, great employees and a high standard. Recommend!
ENVIRO magJust photographed the C-47 Dakota (Gooney Bird) here. It’s in wonderful condition.
Mark GreenmantleEvening flight over Melbourne in December. Nostalgic Casablanca style. Great experience.
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