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Hi All,

Quick lap today, Childers-Maryborough-River Heads-Childers.

Seamax now based at Maryborough. Stay tuned may be available for training shortly.

BJ, How about a secret salute, didn't see you but didn't look at Murgon but you were behind in the fuel queue at Gayndah we were in front in the Drifter, some say I need a hair cut lolThat is a nice Cub

My current replica Nieuport 11.C.1, My current Replica Chinook, my current Original Winton Jackaroo.My old lightwing (just sold). And Patricks Fisher/Drifter with Nieuport couple days ago..[ATTACH=full]43734[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]43735[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]43736[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]43737[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]43738[/ATTACH]

My baby at Maryborough. The builder of my Rans Courier has now finished his latest creation, a fantastic Carbon Cub. Here's a pic.

I thought so, what do you mean come and say Hi, I did, but as you had just got in I think I said go have some breakfast, chat later but after a short intro and story you did.

 

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Pretty sure that Rans S-7S is the same one I was drooling over at Angelfield 1 or 2 flyins ago, couldn't take my eyes off the welded joints, one nice bit of work and a lovely aircraft, maybe it will return on 11th June for our winter flyin Breakfast, best breakfast in Qld.

Hi All,

I was wandering around Old Station on the weekend when I developed a serious case of wheel envy, it's enough to make a bloke feel inadequate!

Here I was thinking the wheels on my Courier were big, might be time for a monster wheel kit from the States.

[ATTACH=full]43093[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]43094[/ATTACH] It can't land on a beach, it takes a bit of runway to get off, it doesn't climb like a homesick angel, it's not the fastest but it was huge fun to build and it is unbelieveably good FUN to fly, and it does have a little wheel at the back............

We were blessed with good weather and a great turnout. Thanks to all those that attended. Here's a few pics.

Couple more pics.

Tie downs Lightning Ridge

On the way home. YLRD-YMOR-YKRY-YCDS

Here's a few pics.

Gas wells between Dalby& Moree

Fuel stop Moree

Lightning Ridge

Chamber of the Black Hand

where are the pics Brett?

Tried to load a few when I got home late this afternoon, unfortunately a error"file to big" kept occurring. Will have a play with it over the next couple of days.

Smack on 10hrs of flying there and back. Interesting place to visit, and everything is easy for those who fly-in. Visited the Chamber of the Black hand yesterday and did a tour before departing today. Good feed at the bowling club.

Hi All,

Just a reminder that the Isis flying club breaky is on this Sat 7th May. Weather looking pretty good, light winds, slight chance of a shower. All welcome.

Hi All,

Having never visited Lightning Ridge, and with a good forecast for the next few days it was into the Courier for an early morning departure from Childers. Topped up the tanks at Kingaroy, stopped at Moree for fuel and a brew, pointed the nose West and arrived at Lightning Ridge shortly after lunch.

Staying at the Wallangulla Motel, staff very helpful, picked me up at the airfield and have arranged a couple of tours. Certainly a sight to behold when approaching the ridge, the landscape is like a giant ants nest. Overall a good fly-away destination. I'll add some pics tmw.

I've just spent the last 5 days covering some 1,980 nautical miles of spectacular outback desert, and a rather wet Lake Eyre. Special mention goes to Trevor at William Creek, and his dedicated staff and pilots, for their generous hospitality, and their tip on going to see the nearby "Painted Hills". It's been a memorable adventure, indeed.[ATTACH]42724[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42725[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42726[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42727[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42728[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42729[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42730[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42731[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42732[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42733[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42734[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42735[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42736[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42737[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42738[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42739[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42740[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42741[/ATTACH]

Hi All,

Here's a few pictures from the Vintage Fly-in. Great turn up, some very interesting flying machines. Well done to the organisers.

Another day, another strip, visited John, he has a small property North of Childers. Lovely smooth strip, made a bit short by powerlines at the threshold.

The Isis flying Club is holding a fly in breaky on Sat 7th May. All welcome.

Details:

0730-1000

Hot breakfast/tea&coffee $10

Runway 10/28 Elev 130ft Freq 126.7

For catering purposes RSVP Brett at [email protected] or on our Facebook page.

Hi All,

Another little test for the Courier yesterday. Dropped into Marks property West of Childers. Lovely spot, with a strip made for the likes of Marks Savanah, also perfectly suited to the Courier. Didn't realise dried cow patties could be so bumpy! Great way to end the day, the little Courier is still putting a smile on my face.

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I be in a Lightwing may be a friends 25 0431 or my 25-0032 o32 is the midde plane in the pic

 

but I will be there weather permitting of course ...

Hi All,

Well I'm starting to put the Courier to the test. One of our club members mentioned that his mate who flys an Airbike drops into the paddock adjacent to his farmhouse.

I felt up for a challenge so into the Courier for a look. Short and bumpy, with powerlines at one end, a cross slope that was a little concerning at first, and it was one way in & out affair. Having said all that the Courier did it with ease. I can see why these little aircraft have a cult following. My smile was as big as the property owner in the bottom picture.

Bugga I decided to have a do nothing day. I knew I should have come.

Danny Leach and myself also flew to Murgon. Was a nice trip out a bit lumpy on the way back to the coast. Meant to catch up Brett but got sidetracked by a few people. Your engine is very quiet although it didnt sound like full power on takeoff. I watched you head out. Beautiful aircraft you have there I had a look at it on my way past after I parked...what a fantastic build job. One of the pics shows the new hangar at Murgon...what a great concept using the 40ft containers for the sides[ATTACH=full]42396[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]42397[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]42398[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]42399[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]42400[/ATTACH]

It didn't click that you had arrived, even though I was out taking photo's of arriving aircraft. I just checked my photo's, I have a few nice shots of a red Savannah in the hold off & touch down, but I think it might be your mates aircraft. PM me your email if you would like copies.

Great day, certainly beats mowing the lawn!

Perfect day for flying today so scooted over to Murgon for the fly in breaky. A good turn up, and a nice variety of flying machines. Here's a couple of pics.

Windows and doors sound like such a hassle, invest in a Drifter