Jay A

I've really enjoyed reading everyones posts............. what varied live's we live !

I have a company called CADplanners (www.cadplanners.com).... its great because it gives me the freedom to enjoy my wonderful little plane. I use to be a service manager with Toyota before that, there was no way I could have done what I'm doing now. Flying is so bloody aditctive.

I'm also interested in finding out the missing pieces........ please tell us more

No, that was not on his plane.

I guess the experts will give us the answers. I see it was really nice condition which also include glassy water (hard part of landing on water) and another plane around. I also read about the engine cutting out but just heard another report the engine was running fine. It would be hard to imagine it was on landing, they are extremely strong plane and landing on the water with a bi plane configuration and ground effect means this machine lands very very slow.

What a sad day. It leaves you speachless when we turn on the news and see someone pass away from something they love doing.

thanks David. I fly off Brisbane water often, my father's partner lives off the water on Brisbane Waters so we are lucky. Next time I'm there I will let you know, you may want to come for a flight.

I look on you Tube for Super Petrel videos and the most brilliant are the ones flown around Canada..... what a wonderful place.

Thanks Ed. Let me know when you take to water, will be interesting your thoughts but I'm sure you will be hooked.

Hi All. What a great place, I'm glad I signed up. The Super Petrel is mine, along with my brother and father, we purchased the aircraft from a deceased estate at "The Oaks". I'm a new pilot with only 70 hours but just the most amazing part of my life with exceptions of my little daughter. My father owns a Cessna Cardinal RG but also loves our new machine, its simply brilliant off land but in the water thats where it truly shines. Full fuel, two 85 kg occupants and on the step at half throttle and by the time full throttle is reached you are ready to rotate. We cruise between 85-90 knots and burn 15 lts. When I was doing my training I remember leaving for Coffs Harbour (water endorsement) and many people told me how hard water can be, but I tell you its far easier on water than the tar....... very very easy, and lots of fun. We land on the water at Lake Illawarra, Gosford, North Shore or head up to Wisemans ferry.... although lake hoping down the coast is fantastic. Jay

Hi there. My name is Jay, I just joined the site and thought an introduction would be a good start.