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A while back two guys from down south ( names withheld ) flying to the top of cape york, in their Drifter, landed on my strip to take a break as the weather was turning nasty! one guy was flying solo and the other had his young son and a lot of gear on board...As I always do I went down to the strip to say G`Day and as I walked around the AC of the guy with his son on board, I looked at the wires and saw what I suspected was rust, so I said to the guy, "Do you realise that`s rust on those wires" he replied, "No that`s red dirt", again, I said it was rust and he came back with the same answer. A friend of mine, also a Drifter owner/pilot who was there with me at the time, overheard what I`d said, took hold of the wire, gave it a bit of a pull and the wire snapped, he pulled on another wire and it snapped, the owner of the Drifter couldn`t believe what had just happened and couldn`t stop thanking me, for possibly saving his and his son`s life. Both of these guys intending to fly to the top end were experienced pilots, one was a respected member of this Forum, yet, neither had noticed what turned out to be rust, it also turned out that the guy had fitted new wires just two years ago. I lent the guy my car and sent him to Cairns to buy new good quality wire and swages then using my swaging tool we made up all new wing wires... The guy didn`t want to do the tail wires but I convinced him on why he should so we did and then I test flew it for him... The weather never improved and by this time, both Drifter pilots were more than grateful just to be able to fly back to where they`d come from. Moral of the story. If you`re not sure of the safety of the wires or any other part of the aircraft, get advice from someone who does know... Fortunately! this story does have a happy ending. Franco (Frank)

Taking Antonien Rosseau, from France, Drifter flying this morning! Near perfect flying conditions, made it an absolute, Magic Carpet ride! Another young guy, very impressed and going back home, with fond memories. Franco.

I met these two lovely young ladies and their mother, Louise, at a gathering of family and friends here at home yesterday! They were up here on holiday and as I`d previously taken Louise`s sister, Tanya, (Tanya is a local) flying, they were keen to see what Drifter flying is all about!!! Franco.

G`Day Neil, Would be nice to see your pics posted here!

G`Day Don! I flew again today! Took up two lovely young ladies and their Mum for their first Ultralight flight...

Franco.

Trish says flying in the Drifter is addictive! She`s caught the bug!!! Franco.

Here`s the latest Zee Maps, showing those who have registered so far! My pin is the Green one at the top of Queensland... After a couple of weeks of strong wind gusting to 40 kts, today the wind got back to good flying conditions that will hold for the next few days. 2018 WUFI Worldwide Ultralight & Open Air Fly-In map

UPDATE 8.20pm: Police and emergency services remain at the scene of the ultra-light aircraft crash that occurred near Port Douglas this afternoon. No Cookies | The Cairns Post Frank.

Just a reminder Guys!...World Ultralight Fly-in is this coming Saturday, the 6th of October...If you want to take part, you need to register so go to the site in my original post above...Cheers and hope you take part! I will!!! Frank.

Try here! ACFC - Pilot's Corner - manuals Frank.

Frank.

This afternoon, after day of hard yakka, I went to see my neighbours, Rodney and Patricia (Trish ) Albert, I mentioned flying and Rodney said Trish had been talking about wanting to go for a fly, so I said, "I rather do it than talk about it, so let`s go". This was Trish`s third fly with me! The view from 4,500 feet AMSL, with Bramston Beach, below. With the Sun going down behind Mt Bellenden Ker, it was time to get back home!... Yet another magic carpet ride!!! Frank.

Sam! Frank.

Hi Freddi, ! I`m Frank, from Deeral.

G`Day Kev, ... Nev, Red pin is Aloomba and the yellow pin is our place. Frank.

Travis!

Goodonya Don!

G`Day Kev, Very pleased to read your post! Yep I`m still flying and still enjoying it, please do come and say G`Day, just give me a call on 40675253, in advance; you`ll also find me here, Franco Arri or Private Message on this site. For flight instruction in a Drifter, contact Wane Cutter of Cutter Aviation, Ph.0458 118 938, [email protected] , As far as I know, Wayne is out at Abergowrie, west of Ingham. There`s also, NQ Recreational Aviation, Flying School Townsville & Region Regards, Frank.

WOW!!!

Can you give us a photo of the parts?

I`ve been running Windows XP home edition on my PC since I started on here, still, do and everything is working OK. Frank.

G`Day Wayne, You`re absolutely right! I`d have to modify it!

Yeah! I`m tempted! but I`m not ready to scrap mine and ones enough to look after when Cyclone and wet season comes around.