Gadjet

https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/aeropup/?srsltid=AU7gw4X9wFA3ux9wdBemKHqr2l6WP7eoFBN9NSR2NJpzSrvGF3iP6mUK

Zoom in on the photo possibly shows VH-FSM which matches the area of operation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/authorities-warn-against-risky-amateur-drone-behaviour/107081896

An alternative to wearing a big watch.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/len-neale-central-qld-pilot-builds-repairs-planes/107018502

Good choice to avoid the crocs in the water and wrestle with the white pointers on the beach.

My random thoughts FWIW: As you say, you may have a low pressure in the tanks due venturi effect or climbing to altitude. Do the pressure indications change with time/altitude/airspeed. Is the fuel pump a suction or pressure pump? Gravity: Relative positions of header tank and wing tanks.

Learmonth and Curtin are not very often, so suspect the same for Scherger. Fly by after 3pm on a Friday and you are probably quite safe!

Some places may charge for an entire 44 even if you only use 20 litres from one.

Weipa perhaps? I have not been that way since the 90's. Scherger airspace might be a consideration at times.

Had a ride in Trappo's P51 a looong time ago. $200 Johnny Cash for about 20mins. I have heard a figure of circa $20,000aud/hr for a Spit in the UK now days 😳