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  1. This is Lake Wivenhoe from the south getting close to the dam wall (it is off to the right a ways). Fires in the distance.
  2. It would be interesting to see where the MBRC claim the offence is created to allow a penalty and then where they get the power to enforce it.
  3. Tex

    Drifter Heaven

    Where did you end up getting the jury strut eye bolts from?
  4. Tex

    Jury Strut Eye Bolts

    Except the original part is actually SS and was taken from use of boat turnbuckles. I searched far and wide for these myself and could not find them the next best thing is eye bolts alluded too by OME.
  5. Weight of these? 80-85kg fitted PSRU?
  6. Look at the trailing edge of the wing. You can see the end of the battens, the black batten tips. unclip (not the tip battens) and come out of their recess in the seam at the trailing edge of the wing. As a result the trialing edge can move and luff without the restriction from the battens holding it properly. Now that is how a weight shift aircraft works, sail manipulation; move weight to one side the cross bar/keel move and the sail will respond.
  7. He didn't use his weight efficiently but they actually set up the same situation with a 'test' pilot ... locked in also and deplyed reserve succcessfully. The pilot in the video did not make it. Yes failed deployment of reserve. They aren't that hard to get out but you need to practice. Flex wings are just that. If they luff because of say G and speed, or batten failure there can be hidden dragons lurking.
  8. Tex

    Drifer Maintenance

    Dalby Air Maintenance... won't be cheap.
  9. I just have to say, as an observer, that this plane gets my vote as best on field? (But then the Trojans.... hmm ) What about those others who were there; what's your pick?
  10. SB Drifter with white pod, blue fuse and yellow tail.
  11. Actually if you just click in the link at the top "Jason Hendry Highlights" they come up....
  12. Yes we would have passed there somewhere around the half way mark. I was also checking out your trailer as well as the "Death Machine"
  13. Yes i was but i taxied straight to the hanger... flew out about 8:30 back in at 11:15 .
  14. I had to fly out west briefly and returned about 11am great turn out... I had other pressing matters so had to leave about 1230. Didn't even get a chance to see all the cars. Thanks to all the volunteers and people who make this happen. [GALLERY=media, 3489]20150530_121208 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:16 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3488]20150530_121149 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:16 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3487]20150530_120721 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:16 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3486]20150530_120515 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:16 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3484]20150530_120401 (576x1024) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:15 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3483]20150530_120332 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:15 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3481]20150530_115818 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:15 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3480]20150530_115755 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:15 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3479]20150530_115632 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:15 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3478]20150530_115553 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:15 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3477]20150530_115355 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:15 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3476]20150530_115314 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:15 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3475]20150530_115259 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:14 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3474]20150530_115219 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:14 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3472]20150530_115122 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:13 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3471]20150530_115112 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:13 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3470]20150530_115101 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:13 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3469]20150530_115050 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:13 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3467]20150530_114928 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:13 PM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 3466]20150530_114804 (1024x576) by Tex posted May 30, 2015 at 9:13 PM[/GALLERY]
  15. Absolutely not. I am prone to being facetious and Oscar it seems, verbose. A perfect match. Like Yin and Yang (That's me on the left.)
  16. It isn't character it is the person... fatuous; provocative; intelligent people; bluster; peevish; sensible answers; antagonists and "To those who have no contribution other than denigration of the products of these manufacturers - and we know who these are- I offer the classic injunction: a pox on you." I think, even taken at it lowest the inferences are clear. A good argument no doubt, shame it takes that form.
  17. It is "germane" not "germiane" (variant of German). It is "misere" not "mezzaire" (french). Pretty sure "a pox on you" is a curse rather than an injunction (english). My post, like yours; ad hominem (latin).
  18. HMM bit exy for 4 x shares - pricing it at $24000. Still if you get to fly it when ever you want not so bad but what is in the kitty to keep it prime?. Price is in the engine and skins first then look at airframe and accessories (assuming airframe is solid). $4500 maybe pushing to 5K would be OK and on the money if engine, prop and fabric have good time and you don't have any real restriction as to use.
  19. It is a 55 reg factory built strutty. I was looking at it some years back to buy a share (never did bought my own...). Located at Jacobs Well - Heck Field. Just need to keep en eye on aircraft kept there because of proximity to the coast but with proper care no issues. What are they asking? A better shot at http://www.gcsfc.org.au in the gallery Expensive club to be a member of but understandable given the location and issues which mean they keep a pretty tight ship.
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