monty

I'm with you Tomo,

I do it on a regular basis.It is very relaxing from 3000 feet, you have plenty of time to feel it and I love the quiet.

I think it is better to know what you can do with your Aircraft BEFORE it does it to you. But make sure you can spot land at idle before you try it. I did not no it was prohibited ? Just my 2 Cents worth. I hope I haven't upset anyone with my comments.

Cheers

Monty

Thanks Tomo,

Very interesting, how big can they go ? and when is big enough "big enough" ?

Monty

Welcome along H,

Great to here that your instructor is good and you are enjoying yourself. Keep us informed about the journey along the way.A great place Townsville, not too far from me.

Monty

Hi Ultralights,

I agreee with the softer bumps bit. If it is rough I fly about 46/48 knots and it is real soft and comfortable it does move around a bit but still handles and feels very safe. I think that is a part of the fun flying one of the old style Rag and Tube ultralights and it's a "TAILDRAGGER"

Monty

Just my 2 cents Bacchas,

My wife is a nervous flyer and there are winds and thermals all the time out here in Central Western Qld. She will not fly in a mates Jab or even a cessna on a bad day because she recons you can feel every bump when you are enclosed in the aircraft, However she will fly in the Drifter on a bad day with the wind in your face you don't notice it any where near as much.

Thats Her opinion.

It depends on what you want.

Monty

Send him out to Winton Qld,

I have some holes out here that he wont climb out of.

My strip is along side the road out front of my house and the Drifter is in sight in the shed he can't miss it!!

Monty

Thanks for the info Bilby,

I am sure that there are a lot who didn't know.

Monty

Welcome along Bruce,

I hope you enjoy the site and forums, I don't mind a few tinnie's but you are a bit far for me.maybe one day?

Monty

Whoo Hoo, Good on ya FG !!

Monty

G'Day Taskman,

Welcome to the site and good luck with the build. I don't know whats around Sydney but someone will fill you in. Great people here!

There is a wealth of info here on this site so don't be afraid to ask if you need any info on the build. Keep us informed on how you are going with it.

Monty

Hi Wayne,

There was a FI at Woodstock with a Drifter, about 40km west of Townsville. His name is Steve O'Donald I think and number is 0414304893. There are a couple of instructors and strips around that area I think. Just hang on and someone from around there will let you know for sure.

I am sure That Maj Millard can help you.

Monty

Thanks Motz,

We all learn from other peoples experience, thanks for sharing and glad that you both are OK.

Monty

G'Day Patrick,

Welcome to the site and I hope you enjoy the forums and everything goes OK with the Flying.

I use to live in Beaudesert near Boonah 20 years ago, I am not sure about the flight school but I couldn't think of a nicer place to fly around. Fantastic scenery and a very friendly town, Real people down there. It would be my pick.

Monty

Congratulations Steve and David,

Hope everything gos well for you both in the future.

Monty

Glad to hear you both walked away from it. It could of been a lot worse.

Thanks for letting every one know about it, we can all learn from other peoples experience.

Monty

G'Day Chris,

welcome to the site. I hope you enjoy the site lots of good stuff and people here. keep us informed on how you are going with the training. I was 48 when I started only new at it at 50 now.

Monty

Hi magoo, Welcome along and I hope you enjoy the site and join in the forums. It must be cold down there at the moment.

Monty

G'day Monty,It was the owner of the aircraft doing a test flight after repairing a problem with the radiator mount. He landed in the paddock I always have my eye on if I need to land. The summer time here is, I suspect very similar to Winton - you fly very early morning and sometimes late afternoon/evening, else the booming thermals will getcha:yuk:

 

Pud

The same here, Early morning or late afternoon is ideal but I can't always choose. You have to fly when you can, especially when mustering that's why I bought a Drifter. It may be uncomfortable sometimes but I know I am safe. (Well sort of)

Monty

A good laugh Shags!!!

Monty

Sounds pretty good Maj,

I will follow your post with great interest and come to T/Ville to see it when finished. Look forward to the seeing the plans. Sounds OK to me!

Monty

Welcome JR,

I hope you enjoy the site, I wish I could get that many hours up in that short time. I get a lot of short flights often but not too many long ones. I recon as long as I get off the ground every day or two I am having fun.

Monty

Hey Pud,

Was it a Student? It would of been great experience in training! There is a solution Just fly in the Summer time haha. I hope my 503 doesn't do that to me!!

Monty

Hi Jools,

Welcome to the site. Keep us informed on how you are going with your traiming.

Don't worry it only gets better you will nail it when you are ready.

Monty

G'day Victorcourville,

Welcome along and I hope you enjoy the site. I have a dog from Louisiana, a catahoula hound. Don't be shy let us know what you get up to in the world of flying and maybe put some pics of Louisiana up for us to look at.

Monty

Hey RRamjet Welcome along.

Glad to see you saw the light and converted from GA. Have fun and I hope you enjoy the site and the great people here.

Monty