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    G'day Brian and Linda, Jab. Is safely tucked away in Farri's hangar. Frank and I did a beach landing yesterday afternoon in the Drifter.The beach is only a few hundred meters from Franks , and is not accessible by road. Light was quickly fading , so not much time on beach to get back before last light. Although my first time in a rag and tube, I felt very comfortable with Frank . He is an accomplished pilot , although I thought having to wipe the sand off my shoes , before getting back in was a bit over the top !! Sorry Frank , we will look after your Kia. !! Will post some pics when I learn to operate this iPad. Bob & Sally
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    Maj. Will contact you mid afternoon today. Bob
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    Thanks for that Linda . We are currently at Longreach and will by overflying Bluewater park on way to Cairns tomorrow. Bob
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    Can't seem to open that link Ross !, Bob
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    Thanks Vev . I wondered how long it would be before someone mentioned this. Bob
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    Ryan I recall seeing a Shell card sign near the Visa,MasterCard etc. The latest ersa has the Shell agent mobile number. Make sure you have it? A visa card may be good as a back up Regards Bob
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    I left Bourke for Cunnamulla at noon today and had to call the Supplier as the visa card was declined. The system apparently still has some bugs and often needs manual intervention. We eventually got fuel along with a Savannah from near Gympie. Other than this minor annoyance it is a very good set up. No interest in ASIC card . Bob
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    Drifter Pics

    biggles replied to Tex's topic in Drifter

    Excellent presentation Tex . You guys in S.E. Qld really seem to have it all. Bob
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    Er Louis , Those brass screws do look like they've been " attacked " before . You're not a boilermaker by any chance are you ? Bob
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    Yeah , like that Alan . And thanks Tomo for the link . My father was a flight engineer in a Cat. all those years ago . Also reminds me of the first time I flew into Longreach about 4 years ago , landing about half way down the 2000 metre strip. Bob
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    I got up at 0430 yesterday to go to the dawn service in Melbourne with wife and 42 y.o. son in the worst conditions imaginable . The number that attended in those appalling conditions , including very young children huddled under umbrellas , left a lasting impression . My eldest son attended the dawn service in suburban Brisbane. Bob
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    I'll have it also Frank . Something to read on the way up . You have my email address . Bob
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    Hi Just a note to advise that Maj and Windsor68 have arrived safely at Temora . Tents erected.and are ready to rage ! Bob
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    150 nm south ofTemora at1340hrs Bob
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    Safe flying to you both . Conditions look good with tail winds to Temora and a chance of some Southerly component for the trip home . Bob
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    For those like Frank , who are yet to receive their Mag. I have attached a copy of the "Story of the Month " as it appears in the April edition . Hope I am not breaching copyright here . Had to minimise the files but assume you will all be able to magnify it O.K. Bob
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    After reading the "Story of the Month " in April 2012 Sport Pilot I felt the need to make some comment . The author , and fellow forumite , is truly an inspiration to us all , and particularly other youngsters wanting to pursue their dream of flying . David , thanks for sharing your heartfelt story with us . I'm sure every one of us here wish you the very best in your future endeavour to achieve your dream . May your Grandpa keep watching over you . Bob
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    Yes Tex you are correct and , as Frank indicated , the strip is 600 metres which makes it 1968.5 ft long . which should be more than long enough for Frank M 's 230 to land , and just as important to stop also , but stopping should'nt be a problem Frank , especially with those dual calipers . Bob
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    Recreational Flying for me also Ian , although I am slowly getting used to Aircraft Pilots which seems to me to have some GA type overlay but ,when its all said and done , 'whats in a name anyway' . Tex I agree with your comments about the "downloading of 100-200 files", something that never seemed to happen under the old system . Bob
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    If you're having trouble with a PC , forget about getting an iPad Frank. They are really bad news for us 'oldies' !!! Bob
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    Cunningham Gap looking South
    Does'nt get any better than this Tex ! Bob
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    Cunningham Gap looking South
    Love it Tex . Came across there from Southport enroute Moree Aug 2011 Bob
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    Before replumbing
    Oh dear !!!
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    Replumbed the fuel lines
    Neat !
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