M61A1 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I've seen it on several Drifters, not uncommon. As Frank says, look out for corrosion underneath it . I have seen fairly severe corrosion on the aluminium panel underneath the landing gear bracket. When you re- install the bracket , make sure both surfaces are well primed, preferably with epoxy primer, and seal the two surfaces to keep moisture out. I had to replace the panel in mine, and it spent its last 20 years in the outback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevb Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I've seen it on several Drifters, not uncommon. As Frank says, look out for corrosion underneath it . I have seen fairly severe corrosion on the aluminium panel underneath the landing gear bracket. When you re- install the bracket , make sure both surfaces are well primed, preferably with epoxy primer, and seal the two surfaces to keep moisture out.I had to replace the panel in mine, and it spent its last 20 years in the outback. Cheers thanks for the info. I will make sure that it is inspected, cleaned and primed when I put the new bracket on. Gonna take my time and make sure that it is done properly, its my wifes favorite plane to fly in so I cant be to careful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 When the bug bites I`ve just gotta go! so I stopped mowing and took my beautiful, cheeky Granddaughter, Alison, for a fly! Babinda, up ahead! Must be getting cold down south! The caravans are beginning to arrive at the Babibda Creek, camping area. Back home! Brooklyn (the oldest) and Isla! Our two Great Granddaughters....Future pilots????? Frank. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 This afternoon I had a great bit of flying with my Grandsons` Matthew and Kieren, then Jay, a friend of theirs, over here from Birmingham, England...First Ultralight flight, for Jay...Photo says it all. Over High Island. Heading Home! Frank. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 What`s Happening??? Well this is what happened at Deeral this morning! I took Marja, for her first flight in an Ultralight... Frances and I have known Marja, for many years but we lost contact with her for about twenty of those years...I have a facebook account where I post the photos of those I take flying, Marja saw some of the photos, made contact with me and decided she wanted to fly with me... Today we made it happen. Frank. Ps, Find me as, Franco Arri, on facebook. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c722352 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Supersonic Sally taxiing out to lead the formation flying, at Old Station 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Drifter Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Too nice a day not to have a cruise around home. Only glider pilots will understand. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 [ATTACH=full]50602[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]50603[/ATTACH] Only glider pilots will understand. What.....flying around while holding down the PTT??? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Today Frances and I had the pleasure of a visit from, Forumite, Don, (Methusala) and Rhonda...After some chatting over coffee we all went and spent some time at the Babinda Boulders and of course, as Don is a keen Ultralight owner and pilot,we just had to do some flying. Link..... Babinda Boulders Frank. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Just got back from Croc spotting...Last Saturday I spotted a huge one that I estimated to be well over 5 mts, sunning itself on a sand bar in the lagoon at Palmers Point, in the area where Warren Hughs was fatally attacked, while spear fishing, on the 18 th of March, this year! also spotted one around 4 mts, on a sand bar in the Mulgrave river, unfortunately, I didn`t have my camera, that day....Had my camera today, but didn`t see any Crocs`. Frank. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Flying this morning with Rachel and Owen...Owen is the Nephew on my wife, Frances...This was their second flight, with me. Rainbow over Babinda...First time I`ve flowen into a Rainbow, in thirty two years of flying! pure magic! Rachel got to enjoy it also,Owen missed out as it was gone by the time I took him up. Frank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSCBD Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Frank, there are some days when you post these pics I hate you, you just fall out of bed and into the plane and go flying. (smile) Will be seeing you in the not to distant future. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methusala Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Beautiful photos Frank. You wouldn't believe how different the weather is down here, Don (& Rhonda) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Flying this morning with Rachel and Owen...Owen is the Nephew on my wife, Frances...This was their second flight, with me.Rainbow over Babinda...First time I`ve flowen into a Rainbow, in thirty two years of flying! pure magic! Rachel got to enjoy it also,Owen missed out as it was gone by the time I took him up. [ATTACH=full]50936[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]50937[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]50938[/ATTACH] Frank. Nice Frank. I'm sure your rainbows have pots of golden flying conditions and clear skys. Best regards Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Nice Frank. I'm sure your rainbows have pots of golden flying conditions and clear skys. Best regards Mike :wave:Hi Mike, My Rainbow is the ability to continue taking people flying in the Drifter: I see it as a privilege, that they want to fly with me. Best Regards, Frank. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevb Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Hi Everyone, Finally got the Yellow Hornet back into the air today after doing quite a bit of maintenance, here's her first flight after two and a half months of sitting idle. Here's a few pics of a trip to Gunn Point approx 25nm East of Darwin. The conditions were perfect, even a little chilly, thought at one stage that I could do with a light jacket. Anyway here's a few pics. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrod01 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Hi Everyone,Finally got the Yellow Hornet back into the air today after doing quite a bit of maintenance, here's her first flight after two and a half months of sitting idle. Here's a few pics of a trip to Gunn Point approx 25nm East of Darwin. The conditions were perfect, even a little chilly, thought at one stage that I could do with a light jacket. Anyway here's a few pics. [ATTACH=full]51017[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]51018[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]51019[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]51020[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]51021[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]51022[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]51023[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]51024[/ATTACH] Hi Kev, Nice to see the Hornet on the move again. Thought it was you on the radio. Cheers, D & J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevb Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Hi Kev,Nice to see the Hornet on the move again. Thought it was you on the radio. Cheers, D & J Hey Des, Enjoyed the morning, great day for flying, hope that you guys had a great flight as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methusala Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Here's a pick of Tony and Al next to C182 WEW at Frog's Hollow on Sunday. We flew from Michelago on a perfect CAVOK day. A great time was enjoyed by all courtesy of FH's hospitable members. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Finally getting some glorious weather, this weekend..This is Nikolai (Left) and Rorik, with their mum, Kirsten..First Ultralight flight,for Nikolai and Rorik. This was Steve`s first Ultralight flight, yesterday morning... Frank. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 How many hours has that airframe done Franco? You put it to good use? Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 How many hours has that airframe done Franco? You put it to good use? Nev G`Day Nev, As you know, I`d have to go through the log book to give you exact hours...When I was instructing, I held an L2 certificate, to maintain my own AC and I`ve refurbished the Drifter a couple of times over the years. Yes, I do put it to good use: I`ve always done so... Apart from the dual flights, weather permitting, I like to fly solo a couple of time a week. Franco. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 I`ve just got back from a quick Croc spotting flight,up the Mulgrave River: Didn`t need to go far to see two sunning themselves on the sand bars, about 500 mts appart... I guestimate both to be 5+ mts...Photo of the second one didn`t turn out. Franco. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSCBD Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Hi Frank - How come you did not land and get some close ups of the crocks - looks like plenty of room for the drifter to put down with your skill set as you know I know!!! Smile! Best 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Never smile at a crocodile, the song goes. They are scared of nothing now they don't get culled. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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