Tex Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hi All, LONG time lurker first time poster. Really just want to get rid of THAT message that keeps telling me to post in here. I have met a couple of you in the chat area so G'Day to the rest of you. I tend to be pretty unreliable with forums popping in and out randomly and indiscriminately but I hope to be more active around the place henceforth... like many, very time poor... so could be a hollow promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Welcome Tex... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddy-jake Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Welcome Tex, Your one of us now. Too late to run!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenchhidu Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I won't say welcome because it looks like you've been here longer than me, but Congratulations on your 1st post. Just 4 more and you can loose the 'new member' banner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidh10 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 You can have more fun posting, than lurking. Welcome, Tex. So, where do you fly? There's definitely some other keen Drifter pilots here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hi All,LONG time lurker first time poster. Really just want to get rid of THAT message that keeps telling me to post in here. I have met a couple of you in the chat area so G'Day to the rest of you. I tend to be pretty unreliable with forums popping in and out randomly and indiscriminately but I hope to be more active around the place henceforth... like many, very time poor... so could be a hollow promise Underneath your avatar, it seems to indicate you have been a member since 5 January 2008, almost four years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Gnu Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Greetings earthling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks all, David, do most of my flying in Hang Gliders out at Dalby, and now Drifters, but live in Brisbane, so throw myself of the hills down around Canungra from time to time, and have been known to do the odd competition around the country for the 'social activities' . Yes indeed 80knts, lurking in the shadows for quite a while, first signed up some years ago So, as far as RAA goes... I did a few hours over the years in Drifters, and a little in Dragonflies and trikes but never got the paperwork sorted for one reason or another. Changed that all last week and finalised my licence. So where is the best place to get a seat in a Drifter around Brisbane... Boonah? (I love these little avatar dudes :robot: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hey that message is still there, what a con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic36 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hey that message is still there, what a con It's been poppin up for 3 years, did you think it could break the habit overnight :lamo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 :black_eye: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 So far, you have averaged one message per year since you joined RecFlying in January 2008 (before GFC ). One more message, Tex, and you will no longer have the New Member tag under your name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Tex sounds like a bit of a 'Drifter' to me but his answer to this should now 'lock him in'. Welcome back Tex. Alan. (Used to fly Drifters).:thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Used to fly Drifters? Do you ever really give them up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Used to fly Drifters? Do you ever really give them up? Not really, however we don't have any around here anymore. Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hi again cficare :wave:OK skeptic36 and cficare... someone is in breach of signature copyright here, though I guess you will need to take it up with Don:poking: Bad news that Alan I am heading out on an adventure tomorrow to pick one up... not for me unfortunately. Pics to follow later in the week... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidh10 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Yep. Drifters are nice. Only flown in one once, but I enjoyed the experience. A great photographic platform, due to no canopy. I recall a real blast of wind when side slipping. It is amazing how much protection a small windscreen gives, but then I already knew that from the trike. :big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Howdy Tex, probably seen you and even shaken your hand before... you never know! I'm the tall skinny young fella that hangs around there at times, flying Smokey's or Barney's toys I Fly the Drifters and whatever else in Dalby also, have been around for a few of the glider comps, and gotta love the Dragonflies :thumb_up: Glad to hear you've got your paperwork all sorted, can't beat 208 for a nice little Drifter, Hey! Have you seen Yoda's new toy lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Gordon Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Welcome Tex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hi Jeff. Howdy Tex, probably seen you and even shaken your hand before... you never know! I'm the tall skinny young fella that hangs around there at times, flying Smokey's or Barney's toys I Fly the Drifters and whatever else in Dalby also, have been around for a few of the glider comps, and gotta love the Dragonflies :thumb_up: Glad to hear you've got your paperwork all sorted, can't beat 208 for a nice little Drifter, Hey! Have you seen Yoda's new toy lately? Hey Tomo, yes probably have bumped into each other. 208 is nice solo but she don't like climbing with me and anyone else on board... 582 required The Rans S7... LUVLY :spot on:spent 10 hours in it Sunday, Monday... will post a some pic and video once I can find some time to edit. Went out to pick up a Drifter with The S7 and Cub... Great little XC adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darryle Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I thought I've been lurking around for a while, but youv'e been at longer than me, anyway welcome, i am at the other end got a PPL & RAA but haven't used either for probably three years or more, not wanting to check the log book, just waiting for the day when it all comes together again, and that day is getting closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hey Tomo, yes probably have bumped into each other. 208 is nice solo but she don't like climbing with me and anyone else on board... 582 required The Rans S7... LUVLY :spot on:spent 10 hours in it Sunday, Monday... will post a some pic and video once I can find some time to edit. Went out to pick up a Drifter with The S7 and Cub... Great little XC adventure. Haha, yeah I suppose 2 up in 208 is a bit steady. If you talk to Selwyn he's always going on about how light I am and can usually get better performance out of most things Have to catch up sometime! ===== G'day Darryle, should come out to Dalby sometime and we'll get you in the air one way or the other! I've got both RAA and PPL etc... also, makes for some great fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darryle Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 G'day Tomo.I might just take you up on that one day ....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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