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Drifter flying over the Darling Downs


Tomo

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Ok, first time I've ever loaded a video to Utube, and I did it just for you to have a look!

 

So here is a little bit of flying, the quality isn't that great because it was recorded on a camera designed to take pictures, not video!keen.gif.9802fd8e381488e125cd8e26767cabb8.gif

 

Anyway see what you reckon!:thumb_up:

 

 

 

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Good one Tomo, I haven't quite worked out why, but there is something about Drifter flying that is very addictive.

 

I should fill up the schools Drifter and come over to check it all out in person.......sounds like a one day plan..!

 

Keep the good work :big_grin:

 

JimG

 

 

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Nice work Thomo. That camera seems to work pretty well. Love the editing also. :thumb_up:

Thanks Relfy! It's amazing what a bit of editing can do.... good fun!:thumb_up:

 

 

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I should fill up the schools Drifter and come over to check it all out in person.......sounds like a one day plan..!

Yeah should do Jim! will have to plan a day sometime!

 

Due to the black soil strip, it can't be just after any rain though!:big_grin: otherwise you might end up staying longer than anticipated!!025_blush.gif.9304aaf8465a2b6ab5171f41c5565775.gif

 

 

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Guest Maj Millard

Tomo You had better try one of the 582 Drifters if you get a chance. The 503 ones are lighter and nice to fly, but the big ones have more grunt, and get along a bit faster.

 

 

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Yeah... I should, though another fella has one in Dalby, a (582) but the (503) seems to go just a tad quicker for some reason, I can cruise at about 60kts in the 503 at about 5800revs, and flat out at 65-70 at 6300rpm.... Straight and level! Not sure what the statistics are for the 582, but I'll have to take it for a burn one day and check it out.

 

 

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The 503 small pods do very well in all areas, even two up as they are much lighter overall. The 582 big pod has 65hp vs 52hp and is also a heavier aircraft, with a more solid feel. For long cross-countrys, they are the way to go. Just different experiences with each, that may teach you different things. The ideal of course is a Wayne Fisher Mk 1 with the long pod and short assymetrical wing, and possible an 80hp 912...but now we're really being idealistic.................................................................016_ecstatic.gif.156a811a440b493b0c2bea54e43be5cc.gif hurry_up.gif.177b070ad0fed9378055f023fbf484f7.gif

 

 

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Tomo see if you can get your hands on a September copy of EAA's Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft magazine great story on a E-LSA Maxair Drifter and female pilot flying a 7,100mile trip to Sun and Fun

 

 

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