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Where can the donations be made?

For those of you on Facebook, one of Waynes daughters has set up a page http://www.facebook.com/wayne.s.fisher?fref=ts

it would be nice to see some kind words of support for his family who must be going through hell.

They are also organizing a memorial fly-in on April 5th at Lismore.

I think it would be nice to send flowers, cards to Wayne's family, so they understand what he meant to our small aviation community, Tim (ausadvance) can advise on where to send them.

I have also spoken to Steve R and several board members about Wayne receiving an award for his achievements in the pioneering of ultralighting in oz.

I hope this is appropriate. I'm still in disbelief that he is no longer here.....

I'm not going to get into this because I couldn't be bothered but I'll just say this. You're wrong, and ill-informed.

Wayne was an inspiration to me as a young boy and contributed to my lifelong fascination with Drifters and ultralights. To say that I am shattered is an understatement. I spoke to Wayne just Friday morning seeking some of his invaluable advice about a few things on my Drifter, something I did often and as usual, he went over and above to ensure he could help me with my queries. It was such a comfort knowing that he was only a phone call away and knew everything you could ever know about Drifters. The loss to the rag and tube fraternity will be substantial but I also must acknowledge his loved ones and their loss which is more significant. I don't have the words to explain just how much this has saddened me.....I really wish I could have spent more time with him and known him more. This may sound cheesy but I will be taking my Drifter soaring tomorrow as a mark of respect for the 'Godfather of Drifters' - I am sure he'll be up there with me..... R.I.P Wayne. :'-(

If I knew how to put a photo on here I would post a photo of the aircraft seconds before the crash.

This site says it was structural, right wing failed???

http://www.aircentre.com.au/newsdesk/current/news/wk3.htm

I would say Gazelle's are 'very LP'

Might have read the site rules and lost his nerve???

Hi Guys,I was chatting to Rob yesterday and he is quite tied up at the moment with the MIB and a bit stressed about it so I'm sure he will be back to report in due course.

Silly to just assume it was a drifter but you could be right I suppose???

http://www.aircentre.com.au/newsdesk/current/news/wk2.htm

I think it sounded like he was his own worst enemy.

Are they Structural? More aerodynamic to help stop the trike base from yawing under the wing.

aah so many conflicting opinions!!

Wayne Fisher reccommended that aerospace 303 stuff.

I did notice the spats had vertical winglets on them, these type of spats blur the line between simple fairing and structural component.

Some reports suggest a spat came off and went through the prop! ScarY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You'll have to volunteer for it next time then, it's your organization too.

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!

Hey Rank

Yes it is actually, a very large international one! And they genuinely LOVED having my Drifter across the road, I took the stable hands for rides - they said the horses didn't bat an eyelid or care at all, same with the local farmers and pickers close by, they would always come up to me and say how cool it looked and how much fun I must be having.....

The strip was just over 100 metres long but it runs up hill towards the hangar, one way in, one way out - no going around. I miss that place "Diggers Bridge"

Got my RA license when I was 16.

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Yes it is

You shouldn't even need it!