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That loop had me thinking they may have found her.

How do they search in the dark? Ppq rescu431 is currently at 4600 doing a star pattern search according to flightaware.

No look at flight aware, dornier is still flying in the rescue area.

Is anyone posting photos and videos on the web over the weekend? I want to see what's going on... and How is the wind?

This morning I heard a microlight inbound for YHBA. Then there was 2 and then 3. So I went out to the airport and saw 3 xt912 lining up for fuel. I met Richard and Ray, but not the third guy. They are on the way to Monto after a coffee. HI GUYS! I think I might have to drive out tomorrow.

This airport is Left Circuits. So doesn't that mean no right base/circuits? (newb and still learning here).

I just stumbled across another recent story about this pilot. I guess this can happen to anyone though. http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/story/2011/08/15/emergency-landing-sees-lucky-escape-plane-/

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8537383 Two men have been taken to hospital after their ultralight plane crashed near the Queensland coast. The crash is believed to have happened just before 6pm (AEST) on Sunday on a rural property in Marian near Mackay, police said. The men, aged 20 and 21, were taken to Mackay Base Hospital with suspected spinal injuries. The 21-year-old passenger was in a serious condition.

It's been a while since I posted an update, so here it is. You may have seen somewhere around here that i now have a trike... An xt912. After a few part changes eg battery, and small repairs, and hopefully soon a completed inspection by my cfi and then registration, training will again resume. It's been over 3 weeks since i last flew when i did a demo flight in my new toy, and as skygazer (hi there) said the other day, i am getting antsee (how do you spell that?). And now the northerlies have started and the destabilised weather of summer is beginning. And the sun rises earlier, so up early to beat the wind to learn landings... But later afternoon flights too! Hopefully more training within a week or so.

Hi Mark - all right... I'll comment................ And all of a sudden - I now have an aircraft! XT912.

OK more info http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/story/2012/09/19/microlight-crash-pilot-identified/ THE pilot in yesterday's microlight aircraft crash has been identified. Local man David Lewis was flying the microlight, when he landed heavily, lost control of the aircraft which then flipped over at Hervey Bay airport. A Hervey Bay police spokesman confirmed Mr Lewis sustained minor injuries in the crash, while his female passenger was unharmed. While a number of sources were sure yesterday the abandonded aircraft belonged to Mr Lewis, it could not be confirmed by the police until they spoke with him. The police spokesman said any possible further investigation into the incident would be undertaken by the relevant aviation authorities.

Maybe he didn't want to be breathalysed?

More news today. http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/story/2012/09/19/microlight-crash-mystery-investigations-aircraft/ As I have the CTAF audio recorded the aircraft was microlight 948, which appears to be an RA-Aus registered aircraft and was returning from a flight to Moonpoint Fraser Island. The incident occurred at 0710. Joined a right base for runway 29. Conditions: Wind 205 11/15kms. Temp 15.3, DP 14.8, rh 97%. There was fog in the area. Wind was 90 degree crosswind but not strong.

Not good to hear. Waiting for more news, not much is known as yet, but you can read about it here. http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/story/2012/09/18/microlight-crash-hervey-bay/

Yes my new xt912 see avatar

I have completed 5.25hr, and am preparing to complete the rest of my hours in my recently acquired xt912, which should be registered next week. Really looking forward to it too! Here is a recent photo of my demo flight two weeks ago... There will be many Fraser Island flights I am sure.

Here's a recent close mid-air from a guy in the UK - who was wrong?

Ooohhhhhh, I am HGFA.......

Short video by me of a pilot and a mate going for a short scenic in my trike (before I payed for it).

Well we have been back from Victoria now for a couple of days. I now temporarily have less space in my shed which is occupied by a shiny used XT912. I test flew her in the North Eastern Victorian country area over the snow covered mountains. Then my mate and I dragged her home for two days to Queensland. A very successful and safe trip with no incidents (eg. roos, accidents, breakdowns, flat tyres, police, load shifts! etc etc) - good planning I suppose. Now all I have to do is get it re registered and airborne again.

Thanks Mark, I've got that and it is definitely one of the best. Only 4 sleeps to go.... And all will soon be revealed...........

Lesson #6. Wind: Calm. Depart to the South, climb to 1000ft, head for the airport.... Before the flight we had to wait for some fog to burn off, but we were good to go around 730am. Circuits - getting closer to landing... the runway center line is starting to straighten out. It seems to become straight when my instructor has a turn?? Total time this flight 1hr.

Wow thanks planey. I'd love to meet you. I might pop round on Wednesday. Say 1pm? Don't know about prawns though - I think we are all out Maybe we could have a coffee somewhere sometime too? cheers, Stew.

Lesson 5. Wind Southerly 7kts. Duration 1 hour Departure South climb to 2000ft. Then glide down to 500ft for some paddock flying. Departure East to 1000ft track coastal North to the airport. Join circuit Downwind runway 11 for go around circuits (5 all up). Manage the 5-7kt southerly crosswind (with rotor) for heading and altitude. Depart circuit to the West for landing at the private hanger. All up a good day - new skills learned. I was told that 7kts is nothing and the rotor was tame. So lots more to looks forward to. Today was also the day the instructor unexpectedly asked me, "If the engine gave up now where would you land?" I said over there in the nice paddock. He said "Yes that's good, but what about the grass strip below us?" Ha.. HA...HAAAA! I must learn to totally "Take control" and follow that white line down the runway! Tell the aircraft that I am in control! And - we do it all again tomorrow morning. Stewart.

Thank you Scott for your encouragement. Not to late for me yet then hey ;) My instructor doesn't chatchatchat. He just occasionally tries to help by explaining whats happening as we fly, it's just that as expected I can not take onboard and process while flying. But it gives me food for thought later when I can relax and think it over. My experience on Tuesday morning with 10kts was almost one to make me think 'I can't do this' and it's too hard. But my instructor knew I had had enough and we returned to land before it became way too much for me. Small steps! This is and will be quite a journey, and I enjoy a challenge!