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I am sorry but if it HAD been sent out on time by RAAust and Aust post had lost it (which happens a lot) who would be responsible then? No one to blame for not renewing a licence but the licence holder themselves and suffer the consequences if they don't. It is an Administrative error, we have to be responsible for somethings in life ourselves. I don't know of any company in the world that has never made an administrative error. THATS LIFE!!! This is not directed at you Personaly Cloudsuck just my opinion on a forum post about RAAust. Monty

Not to sound picky and it is helpful to get a reminder, However I think we have a responsibility to keep our own licence and rego current. I always know when mine are due! RAAus do a lot more than licence reminders. Just my thoughts (Sorry) Monty

Sorry to hear this Geoff, I suppose it was the last thing fitted on a Friday afternoon and they were thinking about the weekend or something. Have you contacted the person you bought it off? or the manufacturer where it was built? and what did they have to say.I don't think anyone will admit liability. However I am glad to see that you had the common sense to investigate the vibes and not just fly it because that is how it came from new.That's how easy someone can have an accident. Well done Geoff!! Monty

Hey Welcome along to the site, I am sure there will something to interest you here!! Great site, Great People. What is the Sunrayisa Flyer Story?. Eg; How long have you been flying? Just learning?Tell us a bit about yourself. Hope to here more from you. Monty

Congrats FFgod1000's, Every thing I said above to Windsor68!! Don't forget to get Donna something for her brilliant work. And Windsor thanks for setting it straight. We will wait with anticipation for your first solo. I am sure it wont be too far away!! Monty

Thanks Nev, I don't get insulted It's my choice to fly it. Thanks Tomo, I must admit I would have laughed as well and you were probably a lot safer in the Drifter in those winds compared to a lot of other aircraft.Big winds and cross winds most of the year out here that's one of the reasons i chose a Drifter. As you said a 747 they are not but if you take away the fun you may as well just drive your car around Thanks Guy's Monty

Fantastic Windsor, A feeling that is very hard to explain when you solo the first time! I wish I had taped my mine! You better shout Donna A few drinks or dinner or something it is a memory to cherish. Not long now and there will be no stopping you. WELL DONE!!! Monty

Thanks again Tomo, The evens head fly in was fantastic. I flew Wayne Fishers Drifter to a Sunday morning Evans Head Breakfast in January 2009 just to say Hi, A great bunch of people there. I was getting some time up and Wayne flew another Drifter. It was a great day and felt very welcome. Monty

Hey Tomo, Thanks Mate that was "Excellent"! Very well produced. We will have to add film maker along with writer to you repertoire. Even the wife loved it. Monty

G'day james, I fly in western Qld and I get the comments that it isn't a real plane it's only a toy because I CHOOSE to fly a Drifter.Rag and Tube not a real plane? Small mind syndrome so they can feel important as a pilot. Monty

Hi David, I have used a sticky back sail cloth to patch the Drifter cloth. You can get that from Wayne Fisher at Spectrum Aviation 0266224466. It is real strong and once on won't move. Not sure if it is what you want but just a thought. Monty

G'day Bart, Welcome to the site. Sounds like you have a great time ahead, keep us informed how you are progressing and I hope you enjoy the site. Monty

10 Years? that sounds pretty dam good! how many hours would that be approx for the skins? and did you paint them or anything? Monty

Thanks Guy's, I fly nearly every day that I can so 100 ltrs lasts me about two weeks tops mostly about 7 to 10 days. depending on weather. but I will now just buy it as I need it. Thanks again, I just never gave it a thought. Monty

Thanks winsor, That was very informative I enjoyed it heaps. Monty

Tomo, What about two stroke fuel does it store OK in drums or not? for say the 503 in the Drifter. I never really though about it before. I mix two 50 ltr oil drums at a time and seal them, take out 20litres at a time in a jerrycan. Keep the Drifter full all the time. Monty

Thanks johnp, I was just interested where it was.I grew up in Nth Richmond as a young fella. But came back to Good old Qld when I joined the RAAF and never went back. Monty

Welcome jonp, I hope you enjoy the site . There is a lot of knowledge in the forums for building and such if you need it. Great site and great people. Let us know how you are progressing and good luck with building the affordaplane. What part of the country is Avondale heights? Monty

I have those days sometimes so I must be getting there. Thanks Chucky

Welcome Martin, I raced a mini cooper S, Raced Motorbikes in my youth now with a bit of age I realized that it's not a race. That's why I fly a Drifter, Enjoy the ride and enjoy the site mate. Monty

Great workmanship Pud, looks really good if the rest of the restoration is that good it will be a top machine. Keep it up. Monty

Go the Tail Draggers!!! And a trim tab is a must just set and enjoy the fyling. Monty

Sponsorship? I think So! Every fly-in? Definitely! GOOD Luck with that though. hahaha! Monty

Bloody Glasses, they always read things wrong. I have to blame something!!! I will put it in the calendar now and will be there!! Monty

I just read your article Tomo, great stuff and very well written mate. I think you will have to put a column in the magazine each month for inspiration!! Well done Monty