Mark11

Hi Jeremy, I'm an Adelaide lad ... But being in construction, had to head overseas (singapore) to get wok after graduating ... Now back in oz, but in Sydney... I see Adelaide has had a bit of work over he last several years... Traffic is alwayscgreat there... As are the beaches... Good job on just about getting you PPL. I'm just starting... Enjoy the forums Regards Mark

Got any pics Bob? Mark

Obviously, he wants a seaplane!

The guy in the first video is a real thrill seeker... Flying within the trees is silly enough !!! But obviously a very skillful dude... Where is he buried?

Kelvin, Very nice... A seamax with two wings.... Definitely looks worth a try... good bunch of construction photos... Regards Mark

Thanks bones, I'll ask for Christie. Yep, the seamax is sweet - cost about $165k .... Yep, I could buy 3 searey for that.... Regards Mark

I know this is off topic, but... How do you change tha avatar ???

Bones, thanks ... I have already sent an email following your recommendation ... Will see how much they quote. Regards Mark

Vev, Very much appreciated advice. I'd say 8k was a very good result... I'll aim for the same. Who did you buy from? Mark

Thanks for that - I will join. Would be great to get a ride in a searey My block is in Surges Bay - 52 min drive south of Hobart (about 70km) Mark

Hmmmm.... Trust the insurance idiots..... I'm afraid I'm hooked.... Gonna haffta suffer....

Thanks, I hope so too... I've always been a nice guy who has done everything for myself... At this stage of life, I appreciate others much more than I used too... I guess it comes down to everyone having lived a life... Which I find very fascinating... Regards Mark

Graeme, Yours is an old post, but, he'll yeah... I can't see anything better than an amphib.... Just look at the vids on utube... Regards Mark

I love your signature quote.... Hilarious.... I'm trying to think of one as good,.... Regards Mark

Thanks Steve, I'll try to get in touch... Regards Mark

Hi, Interested to read you flew a searey... Didn't seem you were that impressed?? I'm keen on getting one, so was interested in your opinion. Regards Mark

I got to agree with you... Many engineers are not always practical.... I spent most of my career on the site contractor site (rather than design side) so I often had to teach practical engineering to the designers.... Regards Mark

I reckon you are right, I have met quite a few engineers ... Who now fly.... Maybe we all really wanted to be pilots and our parents would let us.... In retirement I will definitely be busier than when working .... Because I will not want to sit still and let a day pass without doing something outside .... Regards Mark

Thanks for the info. I'll have a look at what skyview have to offer. I lived in Canada (Calgary) for a year and loved it - especially banff ... I can imagine how beautiful Alaska would be and how fantastic it would be to fly around there... Might have to add that to the itinery if I end up buying a plane (I'll probably go and look at it first and add the trip onto the purchase price)..... Regards Mark

Vev, Did you end up importing? I'm wanting to import a SeaRey form the states because there aren't any second hand one for sale here in oz Is it really as easy as re-registering in oz? If so, I'll book mine tomorrow! Second hand SeaRey from the states as low as US38k! Bargain considering the kit cost min $75k aus.... Then you need to spend 800 hours building it! Regards Mark

Thanks nev, Well with the price of property nowdays, everything we earn goes to the bank... Another reason to go to tassie, it was affordable when I bought my block about 4 years ago... Best thing I ever did! Absolutely love tassie... (and so does everyone else who lives there!) I'm at the start of my flying journey, but enjoying the practical theory ... Currently 4/5 through Jim Davis book ppl. It's really great book.... I've got all the other theory books and will progress onto them after... See you in airport lounge! Regards Mark

Paul, I grew up in Adelaide, went to Adelaide uni and mum and dad still there... Often looked at the planes doing their circuits and wanted a go... Been to barossa many times, but never to the air show... Will have to look that up... Civil engineering has been rewarding because you get to see the buildings that you have helped build.... But, I'm really looking at a retirement plan which hopefully includes flying... I've kind over really fell for the searey now as the seamax is going to cost me too much... But hardly any for sale in Australia, and I doubt I would be able to build the kit... However, loads available in America for less than the cost of the kit!! I'm looking into importing one for less than $50k. Know anyone who has done this? Regards Mark

Hi David, Your pics are great and the videos. I'm trying to think of ways to set up a business to enable me to make the tax man pay some of the cost of my plane... Thought about tourist flights...but need a commercial licence.... Just had a thought... Photography? Is it possible? Regards Mark

Well like everything I do, my wife says save up money first... Pay the credit cards off, buy me a new kitchen an pay off 25% of the house before you even think of buying anything (else)...

Yes, I agree... People who get forced into skydiving or bungi jumping (usually a gift) end up loving it.... I haven't ever done either and I have no plans too.... I prefer to fly where at least you have some control and not simply relying on what is normally a backup measure...parachute or harness...