pudestcon

Ploughing the paddock on Wirraway Farm.

Pick a landing spot.

Tree tops in the fog.

Fog surrounding Wirraway Farm homestead.

Pol enjoying the view.

Enjoyment.

All systems are go.

500' AGL on climb out.

A great morning for a fly.

Climbing out of ground effect

Pick the good looking one!!

Runway 28 just before sun up

A cool May morning

Nois Tex, I did my ab initio training in a Drifter and thought it was a wonderful aircraft. Pud

Thanks eightyknots, I still have some issues and maintenance is ongoing with these old rag and tube jobs - but that's part of living the dream!! I just love being able to jump in and swing the prop anytime I can get to the airfield.

Pud

Thanks for that Ross, you just never know, I may be in the area one day and look you up. All the best, Pud

Very nice aircraft you have there Maj. I remeber doing a couple of hours training in one but couldn't get the landings - wonder how I'd go now since I can land a Thruster reasonably, most times. A beautiful daughter you have as well Maj - funny thing is, I can see the resemblance:)

Thanks Marshy, Just got a couple of minor things to do on Saturday then it's time for the test pilot (not me) to do his stuff. Going on past history though, there may well be something lurking around just to upset our plans - we'll see.

Ugly thing ain't it?

Thanks Kermit, Still not in the air yet - I had some issues with the engine and ended up with a new 582 from Bert Floods, so just gotta do some modifications and then we'll be right for running in and test flying

There's a couple in the hangar belonging to other people, that need work. I will probably be looking for a new project once I get this one in the air. Technically it is still a pile of rag and tube - until it has its 1st flight of course:)

You can be sure I'll post the "vital statistics" once I get them.

Cheers,

Pud