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Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop

Locality: Essendon Fields

Phone: +61 3 9379 0747

Address: Hargrave Ave 3041 Essendon Fields, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.geebeesaerospace.com.au

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23.01.2022 If you are looking for a VHF Air Band Transceiver, then we can assist with the classic ICOM IC-A15. This top-selling model is made in Japan & would particularly suit aircraft owners, flight instructors and aviators looking for a back-up radio. For customers wanting to simply listen in to the airways, the model TSC100RA VHF Scanner is a perfect choice. Trainee pilots can tune in to tower and aircraft flying to enhance their own radio procedures. Both units available now from Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop.

22.01.2022 A new resident at Essendon Airport is this Global 6000 N880X pictured landing today into a strong northerly wind. It is clear from the tail logo who operates this aircraft.

22.01.2022 On a recent sales tour in Australia was Cessna 525 CitationJet M2 N902MZ. The Citation M2 is the latest version of the Cessna 525 family & when the Citation Mustang stopped production in May 2017, the M2 became Cessna's entry-level jet. The M2 has more cruise power than the Models CJ1 & CJ1+ and is equipped with modern touch-screen Garmin G3000 avionics replacing the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21.

22.01.2022 We are moving - but not far. From next Monday 23rd July, Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop will be temporarily relocated to premises in the southern area of the Essendon Airport Terminal Building. You should enter through the southern main terminal door and turn right to Gee Bee's, which will be next to Flight Academy Australia. This is due to refurbishment of the terminal over the next 6 months. Following the refurbishment, we will move into a new shop located inside the northern end of the terminal.

22.01.2022 N889JA is a 2004 build BD-700-1A10 Global Express seen landing on runway 35 at Essendon Airport recently. The Global Express first flew in October 1996.

21.01.2022 Middle-Altitude Flying & Tailwheel Flying are two new release books from An Aviator's Field Guide Series by Jason Blair & published by ASA. Just released in the U.S & in stock at Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop. $17.00 ea

21.01.2022 Landing late in the afternoon recently direct from Honolulu & the U.S. was this Dassault Falcon 7X C-FMHL.

20.01.2022 There are emerging corporate jets like the HondaJet, Pilatus PC-24, Citation Hemisphere, Bombardier Global 8000 and Dassault Falcon 8X. And here is the Gulfstream G500. Obviously oozing a luxury interior, the are advances in the cockpit like the first active-control sidesticks in civil aviation and a multitude of touchscreen displays. And a switch to Pratt & Whitney power from Rolls-Royce turbofan engines. N505GD recently visited Essendon Airport on a demonstration tour,

20.01.2022 Since its first flight in 1982 the Cessna 208 Caravan has proven itself with over 2500 delivered to customers worldwide. The AC-208 version is called the Combat Caravan & can launch Hellfire missles. My image is of the more sedate version designated the 208B Grand Caravan. Looking into the future, Cessna is producing a new twin utility aircraft named the Skycourier. You could say a twin Caravan.

19.01.2022 Revised Airservices Australia charts & ERSA become effective today. There has been an increase in demand for AIP, CAO and CAR packages to assist CPL students. We also have kneeboards & RAM mounts to support iPads with electronic charts.

19.01.2022 PC-12/47E VH-FXZ flew into Ballarat when I was visiting recently. This Adelaide-based RFDS workhorse spends most of its time on missions within South Australia, but has visited Essendon Airport twice during September.

19.01.2022 Latest update. Greg was unexpectedly readmitted to hospital on the 11th December due to more blood clots in the lungs. The effects has been severely limiting with extreme fatigue & breathing difficulties. Unfortunately Greg has not been able to attend to the daily management of Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop. Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy treatment continues. Future updates on Greg's health will be posted.

18.01.2022 It was a sad loss to the Warbird aircraft scene when on the 7th September YAK-9UM VH-YIX crashed 20km W of Latrobe Valley Airport & was destroyed killing the pilot. This rare aircraft graced the skies at the 2014 Tyabb Air Show.

18.01.2022 With thrust reversers deployed on its PW545B engines, Cessna 560XL Citation XLS VH-XCU slows on landing on Runway 35 at Essendon Airport.

16.01.2022 I flew in a Piaggio P-166B years ago from Essendon Airport to Mangalore & recall a spacious & relatively quiet cabin because of the pusher engines. Some pics already posted some time ago, but worth looking at again.

16.01.2022 The Victoria Police Air Wing at Essendon Airport operates three AS365N3 Dauphin helicopters & this Eurocopter EC-135 T2+ (now known as Airbus Helicopters H135) VH-PVE, which replaced a Squirrel helicopter. Will the Air Wing follow the Air Ambulance & upgrade to the AugustaWestland AW139 ? And will we see the Air Wing with a twin turbine aircraft in the future ? They did operate a Cessna 441 Conquest some years ago.

15.01.2022 N613WF & N550PL are both examples of the Gulfstream GV-SP (G550) corporate jet & visited Essendon Airport recently.

15.01.2022 It is with great sadness, that I wish to announce the passing of Greg Bell, Manager of Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop. Greg's brave battle with cholangiocarcinoma (a rare and aggressive cancer) lasted seven months and ended on Wednesday 15 May. Details of funeral arrangements will be posted in the near future. Lorraine Bell

14.01.2022 One of the most intersting aircraft that benifits our Earth visited Essendon Airport recently. Highly-modified Gulfstream V N677F is operated by U.S. federally-funded National Center for Atmospheric Research and is a cutting-edge observation platform. This aircraft is at the forefront of scientific discovery. Note the custom-built wing pods for upper atmosphere air sampling.

14.01.2022 This Robinson R66 Turbine helcopter VH-NEJ is operated by Melbourne Helicopters at Essendon Airport. It is powered by a Rolls Royce RR300 turboshaft engine. More than 800 R66 helicopters now operate around the world. 77 were delivered in 2017. 80% of Robinson deliveries are outside the U.S.

13.01.2022 Here are a few pics of the Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop temporary location at the southern end of the Terminal Building. Refurbishment of the central area of the Terminal is well under way and is completely blocked off, so to visit Gee Bee's, enter through the southern entrance doors of the Terminal (near the Long Term car parking large sign).

13.01.2022 Hawker 800XP VH-OFJ departing Runway 26 at Essendon Airport recently.

12.01.2022 Beyond Flight Training 4th Edition by LeRoy Cook is packed with new ways to sharpen your skills & make every flying hour rewarding. Learn what lies beyond your flying school. Honest Vision: The Donald Douglas Story by Julie Filucci brings into sharp focus a facet of a momentous time in world history, illuminated by one man's drive to make the skies available to all. These new book titles are available at Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop for $26.00 ea.

11.01.2022 Part of the Australia-wide fleet of aeromedical aircraft which utilize Essendon Airport is this Learjet 45 VH-VVI operated by LifeFlight in Brisbane. Pictured arriving recently.

10.01.2022 Here are a few pics of Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop before and after the recent demolition. I had spent a week or so short of 25 years there & it certainly was a home away from home. Now in a temporary location still in the Terminal Building.

10.01.2022 This message is to let customers know about the business disruption to Gee Bee's over the past month. Firstly, I had several strokes, severe pneumonia & I have been diagosed with liver cancer, for which I am receiving regular chemotherapy. For the past week I have been at the shop, but mostly from 10-30am & usually all afternoon. Every two weeks, however, there will be disruption while going through the chemo procedure. On the positive side, the best place for me to be is at the Gee Bee's shop, so I will be trying to spend most days there to get normal servce going again. I want to thank the many customers who have wished me well over the past week. I'm still quite tired, but my mind is focused. I look forward to seeing you again at Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop.

09.01.2022 A mixture of Avro RJ85 and RJ100 airliners flew into Essendon Airport last weekend bringing football fans from WA for the AFL Grand Final.

08.01.2022 Following on from previous post, here is an image of VH-APJ, a Cessna 525 CitationJet, being the first model in the 525 family designed to replace the Cessna Citation 1. Next came the CJ1 and CJ1+ with more powerful engines & improvements to the avionics, engine management & cabin interior.

08.01.2022 Essendon Airport based Pearson Aviaton have recently taken delivery of two new Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42-NG twin-engine aircraft. Featuring advanced cockpit avionics & EFIS screens and powered by Austro AE300 turbo diesel engines, the DA42s are part of a fleet expansion. VH-ZIW is shown just after landing on its delivery flight from Bankstown with Guy Pearson at the controls.

07.01.2022 Challenger 300 N300NZ arriving yesterday at Essendon Airport after a 2 hr 49 min flight from Queenstown, New Zealand

04.01.2022 Digitised several 8mm home movies recently of Greg Bell of Gee Bee's Aerospace pilots supplies shop at Essendon Fields. Greg has generously allowed me to share ...this small clip. Mustang VH-AUB at Rosedale Station north of Jericho QLD in July 1977. Nigel Daw opening the gate and Ewan Mackay NOT starting the Mustang, just a pull-through! See more

04.01.2022 In true Italian form, the Piaggio P-180 Avanti II is extremely stylish both inside & out. This twin turbo-prop pusher engines aircraft can cruise at up to 41,000 ft at 350-360 kt, giving it jet-like performance for less fuel burn. Certified in 1990 & with over 220 built so far, this example registered M-ETAL has visited Essendon Airport a number of times in recent months.

04.01.2022 We stock a select range of SERENGETI sunglasses to suit the aviator. With thin arms for comfort when wearing a headset & Photochromic lenses to assist your vision in rapid changes of light and glare, you will soon realize what a great choice you made. Call by to inspect our range.

03.01.2022 Latest update on Greg Bell's health. Greg is seriously ill in hospital. Unfortunately, all chemotherapy and immunotherapy have been stopped as they were impacting on Greg's health. The treatments failed to stop the tumour's growth. Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop is no longer operational. We wish to thank all the suppliers, customers, colleagues, friends and Essendon Airport personnel who have supported Greg and Gee Bee's over the last 25 years. It has been a pleasure and the end of an era.

02.01.2022 Boeing 737-800 VH-VOR had been operating with Tiger on the Bali flights, but when they ceased, the aircraft found itself flying in its underwear ! I guess it is waiting to get its Virgin Australia clothes back on.

01.01.2022 More variety of RAM Mounts have just arrived at Gee Bee's Aerospace Shop including the Glareshield Clamp Base for use in an aircraft. Call by to check out the great selection of RAM Mounts available now.

01.01.2022 Falcon 900C VH-OAA gets airborne from Essendon Airport recently.