farri Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 I took these photos this morning with my new GoPro 8 Black! it`s the first time I`ve used a GoPro and I forgot to set the date stamp. Franco, Ps, At all times within gliding distance of a suitable landing area. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightrite Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Noice? Don't need much clear ground to put one of those things down I'd say?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) Noice? Don't need much clear ground to put one of those things down I'd say?? Those things??? They are an aircraft!!!......These days I only fly the Drifter but I`ve flown numerous different types of Ultralights! I held an AUF CFI rating and ran my own CAA/AUF approved flying school, off our property here at Deeral, for 12 years before retiring from instructing. I taught and have always promoted flying within gliding distance of a suitable landing area! I`m on my 6th Rotax 2 stroke engine and I`ve had my share of engine failures (EFATO) solo and dual and always walked away with only very minor damage to the AC, on 1 occasion. It`s not only the amount of area that`s needed for a successful, safe landing, the pilot needs to be able to land safely and there have been far too many that weren`t able to do that and paid the ultimately price! I will continue to promote, flying within gliding distance of a suitable landing and practice it myself. Franco, Ps, Life`s good at Deeral. Edited July 27, 2020 by farri 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 As you all know by now, I just can`t stay on the ground for too long so this afternoon I just had to do it again! Thought I`d show you all what I look like. [ATTACH alt=DSCF9470 (Large).JPG]54932[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt=DSCF9508 (Large).JPG]54933[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt=DSCF9497 (Large).JPG]54934[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt=DSCF9487 (Large).JPG]54935[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt=DSCF9536 (Large).JPG]54937[/ATTACH] [ATTACH alt=DSCF9483 (Large).JPG]54938[/ATTACH] Franco. Franco, for a man of 47 years, you're a smooth-looking dude. The Hemsworth bros would have serious competition if you lived in Hollywood or they lived in Deeral! Keep it up (the Drifter, dammit) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Franco, for a man of 47 years, you're a smooth-looking dude. The Hemsworth bros would have serious competition if you lived in Hollywood or they lived in Deeral! Keep it up (the Drifter, dammit) ? G`Day Riley, I might have been a smooth looking dude at 47 but that was 25 years ago! Oh! Yes! I still can and will keep it up ( the Drifter dammit) Franco. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methusala Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Took this from Mt Taylor behind my house on my walk yesterday. Bet you're jealous eh Frank? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methusala Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Here's me helping Frank with mowing at Lake Tinaroo on the Tablelands a few weeks ago. Fun when you get the hang of steering.[ATTACH=full]55782[/ATTAC[/ATTACH] 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) As you all know by now, I just can`t stay on the ground for too long so this afternoon I just had to do it again! Thought I`d show you all what I look like. [ATTACH]54932[/ATTACH] Franco. Almost didn't recognise you, Franko! Did you run away from home to fly in the Yukon? Where are the shorts and bare feet? Edited August 26, 2020 by Old Koreelah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Taking Brooklyn Theurillat, my 8 year-old, Great-Grand-Daughter for a sunset Drifter flight, this last week! Brooklyn started flying with me at 4 years of age. Taking 6 year old, Isla Theurillat, my youngest Great-Grand-Daughter, for her first Drifter flight, yesterday after noon! after we landed, the first thing Isla said was, " I wasn`t frightened, I want to go again tomorrow". Franco. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Does anyone know this guy? He was seen in the back seat of a Drifter, a couple of weeks ago!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster88 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Does anyone know this guy? He was seen in the back seat of a Drifter, a couple of weeks ago!!! [ATTACH type=full" alt="5.jpg]55817[/ATTACH] I heard he whent north in search of a another Thruster ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methusala Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Yeah, and the POS is re-advertised with a POS Verner boat anchor. Caveat emptor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Taking my friend, Peter Fisher, for a fly for his birthday, this afternoon...Peter is deaf but he`s a brilliant lip reader so no problem briefing him! he enjoys flying and has flown with me a number of times. Franco. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methusala Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I heard he whent north in search of a another Thruster Don't want a T500 anymore... my T300 is the best!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Franco. Lip reading went out with the MASK. LoL spacesailor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 No mask required up here and hope we never need to!!!.......Franco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 Don't want a T500 anymore... my T300 is the best!!! Don, I don`t know much about the Thruster except, if I`m correct, it was the Thruster Gemini that was certified, under ANO 95.25 that allowed for the start of twin seat Ultralight instruction. Why do you think your T300 is the best? just interested!!!...........Franco. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methusala Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Frank, it's horses for courses. If I lived in shorts & t-shirt country it has to be a Drifter. Down here with the white stuff, protection from the elements is king. The T500 has a bag on the rear end that adds weight and hides the fuel and controls. My plane is in good nick with a new wing and 100hr engine. Its about 10 years younger than a Gemini. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneL Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Took a club Drifter up yesterday from Clifton and cruised over Leyburn way. Back in the circuit it was practice time. Setup myself up high on base so I could practice a few slips. Also practiced a few glide approaches from different positions in the circuit or high above. I had a ball, every landing was good...finally! Starting to realize how rusty I was after not being able to get to the field and fly for 3 months due to lockdown restrictions. BFR was due in March and final managed to get it done 2 months ago. All went well except for the flares were a little high. Yesterday I concentrated on getting the flare lower and smoother....was rewarded with greasers. It's a good feeling walking away from a good flight, I have really noticed the improvements in the 7 hours on the Drifter over the last 2 months. Sorry, didn't take photos this flight. Wayne. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 G`Day guys! I now have a 'GoPro hero 8 black' and I`ve just started learning to use a couple of programs to create and edit videos`. This was some of my flying yesterday afternoon and my first attempt at creating a video and posting it to youtube. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Frank that's a pretty awesome video for a first effort! What was the camera mounted on? Here are some other flyers we can envy: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-21/sydney-airport-opens-to-small-planes-for-unique-opportunity/12668870 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSCBD Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Well done Uncle Frank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 G`Day guys! I now have a 'GoPro hero 8 black' and I`ve just started learning to use a couple of programs to create and edit videos`. This was some of my flying yesterday afternoon and my first attempt at creating a video and posting it to youtube. Ha! It appears the youtube censors have quite rightly deleted your filthy aviation porn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Frank that's a pretty awesome video for a first effort! What was the camera mounted on? G`Day O-K, It really is my first video! I just started a week ago by downing loading, 'Openshot' and 'Olive' both free programs, then spending the required time with online tutorials. This morning I worked out how to upload to youtube and that made it possible to post the video here. I have several adhesive mounting bases (for want of a better word) so I stuck one to the front, in the center of the wind-screen, about 10 inches from the top! I can see the screen and I can reach over the top to start and stop the recording... Because the recorded files can end up so large I took several short videos then narrowed it down to what you see. Franco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Ha! It appears the youtube censors have quite rightly deleted your filthy aviation porn! ? Seems to still be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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