Ultralight Aircraft Australia

Hi All. Many, many years ago, not too long after I’d gained my PPL, there was an ATC strike, Australia-wide. It was quite a stir at the time, but not entirely bad for those of us in the lightie community. I’m a bit hazy on the details now, but as I recall, lighties were still […]

Hi again, folks. Well, Saturday dawned very close to perfect at our home field, so we made the easy decision to head over to Watt’s Bridge for breakfast. We enjoyed a pleasant flight over, noting that there was a fair bit of cloud/fog over the Wivenhoe Dam, and getting thicker beyond. As we neared Watt’s […]

Some things you just have to do. When your mate rings and says, “Let’s go for a ride in the Spacewalker”, who could say no? So here’s a photo or two showing what the idle rich… well, the idle, anyway, do with their spare time. This little gem was built by the gentleman sitting in […]

Well, ultralight fliers, Natfly’s been and gone, so I thought that it was about time that I give it a mention. Did you go? We left early in the week because we didn’t want to get stuck along the way due to weather. We did strike some less than ideal weather, but by and large, […]

Mustn’t forget the Gatton Airpark Fly-in either on 6th June. Starts early and you’ll get a good breakfast from the folks at Gatton. While you’re there, take a look around the airpark. There are currently two houses for sale, and the next stage has just been released, so you might pick up a vacant block […]

Hi all. Just received my May-June 2010 copy of the CASA-produced Flight Safety magazine in the post. Most Ultralight pilots don’t receive it because they’re, well, ultralight pilots, I suppose. Still, I often see a few copies lying around at various ultralight clubhouses. And it’s a worthwhile read, too. Take the article in this issue […]

Spare a thought for the folks at Cornelia Fort Airpark in Nashville, TN. The residential airpark, run by a private operator for the last 19 years, has been inundated by recent flooding in the area. Substantial damage has been done to property and aircraft both. And you complain when it’s too wet to fly! For […]

While we’re on the topic of Fly-ins (Flies-in?), how could I forget … the RAAus is holding a Fly-in at Monto on the Queen’s Birthday weekend. Around 1.5 – 2.5 hrs flying time depending on whereabouts you are around Brisbane. Double that for a Drifter. (Other states – we’d love to see you there!). I […]

Don’t forget, fellow aviators. The All-in Fly-in day is on 22nd May. All aircraft types are welcome and catering will be provided. Why not treat yourself to a day out? Hop in the escape machine and go. If you don’t have an aeroplane, drive there instead and have a good look at some of what’s […]

Sad news today. News reports today state that a Drifter pilot and his passenger were killed in an accident near Casino, Northern NSW. Details of the accident are sketchy at this time, and such information as I have is only hearsay, so perhaps I shouldn’t elaborate on possible causes. My sources tell me that the […]