boleropilot Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 g'day guys the little white Drifter for sale in the latest edition of the R A Aus magazine has a new owner - Me !!! only problem is she's at Rockhampton, and i don't have an XC endorsement - so i am looking for a willing volunteer to do the majority of the flying, from Rocky to Boonah plan is to do the trip at Easter (so i don't have to take any extra time off work to get the job done) ;) i'm happy to pay airfares/train fares to get my ferry pilot to/from Rocky (within reason - if you live in Perth or Tassie, it aint gonna work :;)1: ) open to all suggestions, happy to give more info on the lil blue/white beasty to the lucky begger wot gets the 'job' i'm all ears, guys - who's up for it ??? :;)5: boleropilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Bear Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Sunny? Go on mate you know you want to By road it is 720km :ah_oh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleropilot Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 ? sorry Darren, i have no idea what that means.......... bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 He was suggesting another member - Sunny the Drifter Driver - supply your needs. Sounds like a plan. I've been up with Sunny. Cue Lurch (Addams Family). Oooaaaaaggggggghhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Bear Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 He was suggesting another member - Sunny the Drifter Driver - supply your needs. Sounds like a plan. I've been up with Sunny. Cue Lurch (Addams Family). Oooaaaaaggggggghhhhhhhhh Correct from Slarti mate I am a little cryptic at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorticity Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Could be a nice flight and only having to do it one way would be an advantage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Bear Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I am surprised Sunny has not replied. Further, I'd pay my own flight to navigate for him in the Drifter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab0767 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Ferry Pilot????? Good God man - whats wrong with you, go and get your XC endorsement - you have untill Easter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleropilot Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 not enuff time m8 only 5 weeks now, and i want to do my xc endo with trevor at clifton he has the fly-in coming up in 3 weeks so he's flat strap i'm happy to drive the support vehicle and fly the occasional (under 25nm) leg will have a strip/hangar prepared at Roadvale (see Google Earth) by Easter still lookin, still all ears, but Wayne might get the job i reckon, will post a reply to him direct cheer guys bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter_driver Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 hello BP congratulations on your purchase of the Drifter mate(the biggest banger for your buck in terms of fun flying). for farrying your drifter you might contact Peter Reed at skyflite in kooralbyn. if he cant do it he might get you in touch with somebody who can. he farried mine from Qld to sydney about 5 years ago. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleropilot Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 g'day hey thanks drifter driver, i've heard of peter at kooralbyn, spoke to some guys at the flying tigers (boonah) last weekend re. hangar space and they thought the kooralbyn operation had been sold and that the hangar there was now being used for a workshop? not sure of the details but that may have been peter's setup? anyway guys it's going well, looked at a disused strip at Roadvale today, lovely old fella there will lease a shed and the strip for the same amount i'd pay in boonah, but big advantages here: (1) only ONE acft in the shed (mine) - no pushin and shovin other acft to go for a fly (or havin my drifter whacked about by other guys wanting to go for a fly) (2) the strip is only 15 mins from my door (boonah strip is 30 mins) (3) old fella will even keep strip mowed for me, if he can't do it i can borrow his tractor/slasher (4) strip is 500m long and 25m wide - drove me Fairlane along it today and it felt just fine disadvantages: (1) shed has open front, but i will be installing shade cloth blinds (or similar) to keep the sun/rain out (2) strip is north/south and prevailing wind here is east/west, so i need to work on my xwind landings/takeoffs - done a fair few in me training anyway so i aint worried - if i get 'stuck' i can always bolt to boonah (east/west runways) will have a look at Google Earth and see if i can find a pic for ya's, i got the co-ords with me lil gps earlier today cheers from a bloke who needs sleeping pills (herbal) at le momento bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleropilot Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Wayne's the Winner g'day guys Wayne has won the "Fly a Drifter from Rockhampton to Boonah" competition, we will be getting together here on satdee to discuss all sortsa stuff inc route, gps, nav software, maps, fuel/oil, and lotsa other stuff too............. will keep yas posted on how things are progressing, up to and after the flight might try to arrange a Drifter Fly-in at the Roadvale strip in the future ? cheers for now bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Bear Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Good on you BP! I know that you will need plenty of fuel and oil. Safe trip guys and keep us all posted :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorticity Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Let me know when you are taking visitors at your strip, I'll gladly bring my 503 drifter to the party! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sceadu52jr Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 g'day guys might try to arrange a Drifter Fly-in at the Roadvale strip in the future ? cheers for now bp All the Boonah Drifter owners will enjoy that..... a 5 minute flight from home!! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sypkens Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 g'day guysmight try to arrange a Drifter Fly-in at the Roadvale strip in the future ? bp Hi boleropilot. There are also quite a few drifters based at heck field (Jacob's Well) that i think would be interested in that. Regards, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleropilot Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 planning begins for the Drifter Day well folks it's jumpin the gun a bit but wot the hell me lil Drifter is still in Rockhampton and won't even be in her new home until Easter will be having a look at parking options when i visit the 'field tomorrow i reckon a couple of months time will be OK, also need to clear the idea with the landowner, shouldn't be a problem basic structure will be a simple gathering with bbq lunch, basic fare tentative date is saturday 26th april (Anzac Day long weekend) let me know wot ya's think bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorticity Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Sounds good, lets hope you get weather like yesterday and today. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wayne Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 boleropilot Was just wondering did you get the new toy home ok ? how did the trip go any problems? would love to read how it all came together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleropilot Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 absolute nightmare actually g'day Wayne, thanks for your interest don't want to say too much because the return of my deposit will entail legal action, but basically the 'drifter' was not a drifter (or a fisher), in fact it was someones idea of how wonderful a drifter/fisher type aircraft could be - just a few small problems in the overall result, tis all..........little things like BENT WINGS if i had known this 'drifter' was a scratchbuilt look-alike i never would have even considered it, the aircraft involved has an extremely limited resale value and acquisition of spare parts in the future would be difficult :yuk: but apparently the seller felt i was 'obligated' to purchase it and took umbrage at my refusal to go ahead with the sale, hence his refusal to return my deposit in full not what i had hoped for thumb_down and now i am initiating legal action for the return of my deposit cheers for now bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorticity Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Wow! Thats something I would not have expected. So he had built it himself from a plan or what? And how did he think he would get $18k with bent wings? If thats what a bent, kinda drifter is going for I may advertise mine! Straight wings and all ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilby54 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 g'day but apparently the seller felt i was 'obligated' to purchase it and took umbrage at my refusal to go ahead with the sale, hence his refusal to return my deposit in full not what i had hoped for thumb_down and now i am initiating legal action for the return of my deposit cheers for now bp Sounds like the same miserable story that I had with a Thruster purchase a few years ago from a complete rogue that ended in a long legal battle. Report the condition of the aircraft to RAAus, it might not help much but at least they will be aware of it. Just a query, did you get a condition report before considering purchase? All the best and keep smiling.:) Just oout of interest, there is a 503 drifter advertised out my way for $17,000 if you are interested. Bilby54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wayne Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 boleropilot, Gee all i can say is Bugger ! I was excited for you reading your posts, I must admit the outcome was not what I was expecting to hear. Oh well there are more out there and eventually you will get one. did you see the Drifter for sale on ebay at the moment? ends in a couple of days but the pictures look good. all the best and hope you find your dream Drifter soon. Regards Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPete Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 So sorry it didn't go well, Boleropilot. Your plight has made me put pen to paper (um keys to screen?) (you know what I mean):big_grin: Rule No 1 - always "see" the seller as your worst enemy - not your best friend. This can be a very hard thing to do, but it does work - ask lots of questions and make sure you get answers. Rule No 2 - if you can't get to the item - have a knowledgable person do it (CFI etc) :thumb_up: There are plenty of people out there to help if your stuck. This forum would be a good place to start. Rule No 3 - NEVER hand over too much money as a deposit. (sight unseen) - $200 is plenty. :big_grin: I always ask myself - if this goes pear shaped for whatever reason - how much money can I through in the gutter? Rule No 4 - take your time - the best plane might be the one after your hurried purchase. :yuk: There may well be a better proposition after you done the deal - but you have to be able to live with your initial decision. If not happy - walk away. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleropilot Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 thankx for the support guys yeh not all that flash but i am looking at it as a learning expereince hey vorticity - not sure, he may have used some parts from a wrecked one i heard about up there somewhere, number of that machine doesn't match his - big problem is where he got his dimensions/weights/balances from, acft has His plate on it but it sure aint a Drifter (which is what he advertised it as) didn't know about the 'condition report' thingy, how does that work? and hey bilby, can you ask the seller of that 503 to send me some info? and thanx big pete, all good info for a bloke just tryin to get a Drifter in the air... cheers bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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