Tomo Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Looking towards Cecil Plains Condamine river and neighbours lagoon - where we give the ski boats a work out after rebuilds. Cecil Plains on the left, and a Queensland Cotton gin further out - looking south west. Looking back eastwards, (into the sun!) Good to see water about after soo many yrs of none. Just another shot of the river, and where it splits off into the creek. Skirting around Cecil Plains at 1500AGL so as not to annoy anyone if they're still sleeping! The highest I've seen the river for So long! Cecil City The river (Condamine by the way) Looking east, our house is pretty much under the sun reflection in the middle of the photo Wheat farm - bit drowned Duct taped mum's phone to the wing strut to get some video, but the battery went flat - of all things! Neighbours dam Our house on the top right hand corner, my usual strip running through the photo, but pretty wet and soft at the moment. The creek and river - so nice seeing that much water around them. Looking and tracking north west for Grassdale. Check out the patterns in the soil Grassdale feedlot Climbed up to 2500AGL and throttled back a bit so as not to cause a stampede! There seemed to be plenty or artistic looks to take a picture of! Roads constructed in such a way so trucks can maneuver easily. Friends ute at the end of the shed Looking back Amazing how much higher 1000ft looks. Soil patterns Crop dusting outfit WW2 bomber airstrips - they were using it for target practice or something in the F18 Hornets the other day, was great to watch, and listen too! Looking North toward Dalby Couldn't ask for a nicer morning - and day for that matter. Black soil country - or treeless plains (naturally btw) Heading back to the hanger I hope you enjoyed a little to the visuals of a Drifter experience! From a flight before work in a SB582 Drifter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JRMobile Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains. I love her far horizons, I love her jewel-sea, Her beauty and her terror - The wide brown land for me! Great pics Tom - thanks for sharing! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Nice Tomo.Great to see the greenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Nice one Tomo, a real treat to see the countryside looking so lush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP503 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Looks good TOMO, is that 55-974 you are in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter11 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 very cool photos...I am looking to buy a drifter 582sb...any chance you can give me an idea of [real] performance with the 582 ,ground roll for takeoff and landing... would you consider it stol..I have owned several cubs and will always think of my self as a cub guy however the Aussie Drifter has an appeal that I can't pass up...thanks for any help...any other pilots that have Drifter experience please give me your thoughts on performance.....thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP503 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 [ATTACH]12177.vB[/ATTACH]I took the Drifter out on Monday too, here is a shot of Moogerah Dam at 67% capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks everyone, it is so nice first thing in the morning (been cold for summer though!!) Drifter11, I posted a bit in your other thread - fully loaded with two largish people, they can be pretty ordinary in their climb - but I've never had the 582 in that position to know just yet. Looks pretty good David. I love flying and view! :big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Did ya mum get her phone back tomo? nice photos by the way:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Did ya mum get her phone back tomo? nice photos by the way:laugh: Yep she did! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toally87 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Dorothy mackellar said it right all those years ago. Awesome pics Tomo, hopefully take a few of my own soon, might need a guide when i get to town? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Tomo, Great shots mate, the country looks so much nicer green. I don't know how you just don't go out and buy a good Drifter....I miss mine for the unlmited visability. As a comparison I'll post some shots I took in the past in the same area, no doubt you would remember the country then..............................................................................Maj... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Looks good TOMO, is that 55-974 you are in? Sorry David, just noticed I haven't replied to you. Answer is no it isn't 974. :big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP503 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Oh no worries, thought it might be as the colours on the wings are the same, I learnt in 55-974 then it went to Dalby, it was a lovely machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Excellent,Guys,that`s what recreational flying is all about. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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