sandman Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I Is that a 582, looks neat, I'm just getting my drifter recovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c722352 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 was a 582 been sitting in the hangar as a 912 for the past couple of months 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Wow look at that, she looks pretty good. I have a curved vhf aerial on the pod of mine, where do you get those straight aerials from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c722352 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 The AeroShop, it's a vertical Straight dipole, I think that's what it's called, it's about $165 and ideal for the nose of a drifter. And it works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimG Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Is the Drifter with the 912 a factory built....is it being used for training..? JimG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Rotax 582 and is private, no training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel117 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Here few pics from the Austflight drifter modified with a 912 flying in Miami, Florida. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter_driver Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Driftering around, first flight of 2015 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneL Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Flight by VFR Rules hey........ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel117 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Flight by VFR Rules hey........ Some Clouds are known to contain large pieces of aluminun that could actually damage the air intakes of your Rotax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel117 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Some Clouds are known to contain large pieces of aluminun that could actually damage the air intakes of your Rotax! Beautiful way to start 2015! Thank you for your video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Brought a tear to my eye ... driftering at The Oaks ... used to teach there on the drifter in the late 90's ... nice to see that the bare patch in the middle of the runway has not changed much ... must be like the thin hair on the head ... once gone never returning ;-) Great fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRviator Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Driftering around' date=' first flight of 2015[/quote']DO you really think that kind of flying is in our best interest, yet alone being foolish enough to publicise it?!? It's as though you have never heard of the VFR or the "Thou shall not do aero's in your ultralight" as written in the CAO's. You might as well tow a banner overhead Canberra that says "Up yours CASA!".Not cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 nice to know whats hiding in the clouds around the Bankstown camden training areas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter_driver Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Brought a tear to my eye ... driftering at The Oaks ... used to teach there on the drifter in the late 90's ... nice to see that the bare patch in the middle of the runway has not changed much ... must be like the thin hair on the head ... once gone never returning ;-)Great fun Hi kasper, would that be Mark Georges 503 Drifter your are talking about? I learnt Drifter flying in that one in 1998/99 and was responsible for my Drifter addiction The middle patch you are talking about is a tribute to the triple bouncer landings of most students over the years and so far grass has never been able to catch up with student pilot hammering btw guys it was a nice clear day with 5k+ vis and below 3000ft clear of clouds with some gentle turns happy flying for all 2015 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRviator Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Clear of cloud? Hardly. Gentle turns? At over 90* bank angle? Good luck with that argument. Do yourself a favour and Google John Quadrio before you decide to film anymore "gentle turns". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmccarthy Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 He was just A Singh about, nearly turned A Sup. But it looked like a lot of fun.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yep it was Marks drifter. Loved training in it ... but at max weight and a thirsty 503 cross country to anywhere for the student was an exercise in fuel management ;-) Hi kasper, would that be Mark Georges 503 Drifter your are talking about? I learnt Drifter flying in that one in 1998/99 and was responsible for my Drifter addictionThe middle patch you are talking about is a tribute to the triple bouncer landings of most students over the years and so far grass has never been able to catch up with student pilot hammering btw guys it was a nice clear day with 5k+ vis and below 3000ft clear of clouds with some gentle turns happy flying for all 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel117 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Oh come on!! Let's give the guy a break. The story goes like this! I would like to inform you all my ultralight was taken from my hangar by an unknown individual as well as my flight helmet. When I found out there was a note left over the pilot seat, 20 dollars bill and a video card. The note goes like this" I am sorry but I could not resist the temptation to fly your beautiful bird. The video I took and you can make yours if you want and please posted as my posthumous gift to myself ". It looks this was the kind of jokes of a ghost of a Drifter's flyer. Again, beautiful flight!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howard Hughes Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Clear of cloud? Hardly. Gentle turns? At over 90* bank angle? Was a little concerned at the quotes on here so watched the video from start to finish, looked like a great day for flying and a lot of fun. In other countries 'lazy eight's' are part of the curriculum and are a good skill to have. Not sure a Drifter could sustain the G's required for a 90 degree bank turn. As for the 'clear of cloud', was probably pushing it a little but not unsafe considering where the video was shot. My only recommendation would be not to hang about just above, or just below the cloud at an airport where IFR aircraft regularly visit! It's a shame sometimes we forget what flying is actually about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel117 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Amen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyflyer Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Was a little concerned at the quotes on here so watched the video from start to finish, looked like a great day for flying and a lot of fun. In other countries 'lazy eight's' are part of the curriculum and are a good skill to have. Not sure a Drifter could sustain the G's required for a 90 degree bank turn. As for the 'clear of cloud', was probably pushing it a little but not unsafe considering where the video was shot. My only recommendation would be not to hang about just above, or just below the cloud at an airport where IFR aircraft regularly visit! It's a shame sometimes we forget what flying is actually about! I agree, if below 3000 ft and not in cloud he must be clear of cloud. He must also have a radio and be listening to it and the ground must be visible. I have no idea how high he was. Angle of bank may be a bit over but hey, there are no protractors up there. Would I post this on youtube? Definitley not. Looks like great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 We all know how capable, strong and safe a Drifter is, most of us from personal experience. Looked like a beautiful day and an enjoyable flight ... BUT ... Putting the vid on a public forum and on YouTube ........ NOT smart guys. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel117 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I can understand the good will of every one commenting on the video. Safety should be the first priority in everything we do these days. Fun has to be the second one, otherwise recreational flying will become extinct before long. Constructive criticism like the comment from the moderator will go farther than vicious attacks. Myself being so far away, have found in this group and in the forums the help and the camaraderie of the people that love to fly the Drifter. For that I am grateful. I hope one day I could meet all the people involved and have the opportunity to learn more. Until them I will try to treat every one with the respect and consideration I have to my closest friends. As friends, if any one of you find any videos as beautiful as this, please share it. My e-mail, familianodal@ yahoo.com. Thank you. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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