Love the overhead camera and 360 camera on the wing mate! The under the wing camera is really cool. Nice soft field operation! Great video great mission and adventure...
Thanks mate, yeah I want to tweak the new angles a little but overall I'm happy with them. Now do me a favour and can you please stop flying into all that bad weather I keep seeing you in, I really want to see a "Nothing happens on a blue sky perfect flying day" video from you my friend, k, thanks....
The production values just keep getting better, Stef. I imagine battery power over time is gonna be a headache but I really appreciate the effort you put in. Also the fact that you don't take yourself seriously as in the crowd shot at the first stop make this blog the most entertaining of the aviation channels (sorry Trent Palmer, a bit of Aussie parochialism there). Thank you as always, mate.
Great to see you showing more of Australia than most people even think is there. I was lucky enough to grow up where driving was the only option for family trips so we got to see all the small Australian towns that make Australia an amazing place. Keep it up can't wait to see the rest of the series
Great video. Like the new camera angles, looking forward to the rest of the trip. Nice landing on the grass at Cootamundra and nice crosswind landing at Narromine. No reason to think it was better in hindsight.
Love looking down on the ground, when nothing much is happening in the cockpit it is a good way to keep viewers occupied, like me who always wants to look at the view.
awesome stuff mate,my 3 favorite things,aviation,aussie history & aussie aviation history.There are some many great & wonderfull yarns based around these things & yet hardly anyone knows about it,thank you for highlighting them....keep up the great work & safe travels!!
Love the new camera angles! What a cool flight to re-create. Really good idea. Looking forward to the next one. Me thinks Milkshake may be popular enough for his own channel. And I agree turbulence sucks. Very tiring on the body after awhile. Fly safe Stefan as always.
Great camera set ups but that last one, the hand held you did after the other batteries dried up was, I think, awesome! It really showed that flying is a dynamic process and you often move separately to the aircraft in turbulence. Regular camera views are locked to the plane but that hand held conveyed so much more. Do more of that please!!
Amazing to think people could conduct a flight like that all those years ago.Very friendly locals, looks like you did a decent job with the windy landings. That turbulence would make me a bit seasick i think. Thanks Stef
Epic journey Stef. Turbulence is just the worst for me as well. Sometimes you just can’t get away from it no matter what you do. The Cirrus is just the most comfortable plane for these long journeys (SR20G2 for me). Hope to see you at SNF or OSH next year. Cheers mate. Love the vlogs.
@@StefanDrury Thanks for that Stef. The Christmas video will come out on Friday 20th. I have just shown this video to dad on his new Smart TV and the detail of that back camera especially is amazing! Just out of interest what camera settings are you using?
Hi Stef, I will follow your historic re- enactment flight with interest. Take care and enjoy the flight and meeting the folk in country towns. Just make sure that the empties won’t delay your takeoffs.
Always wanted to be a travel vlogger like you!! But know one can do it better than you can!! Great video and to everyone who sees this comment Have a great day!!!
Picture perfect with your 3 x new cameras working together. Sad to see the countryside so dry - dad's family came from a neighbouring town near Coota. Great footage of your flight with a proper commentary of what we are seeing.
Great video Stef. I have vivid and happy memories of flying cross country in the Narromine area a few years ago and completing my cross country endorsement on a Camden - Young - Bathurst - Camden flight . My pilot mates in the UK are amazed at the length of that flight , much further than Biggin Hill to Wycombe and back . Have a safe and enjoyable flight and look forward to the next instalment . Cheers .
Stefan Drury . Yes that’s spot on Stef . Sometimes my mates pop over to Ostend for lunch , it sounds impressive , till you realise it’s about as far as Melbourne to Ballarat . All the best and happy aviating .
Awesome video, glad to be following along this journey with you. One suggestion, I reckon the underwing needs to be a GoPro Max as well. Will give you some interesting views that you can't see cause of the wing in the way ;) this makes way for some interesting opportunities, such as, overhead shots of the scenery looking straight down! Would be great!
Love the new camera's Stef!! This technology is amazing....as good as you get with the modern airliners with the nose wheel cam...the tail cam and the cam that shows underneath !! Brilliant stuff !! Cootamundra is near the birth place of Sir Donald Bradman !! He may have grown up in Bowral (where the Bradman Museum is) but he is a native of the Cootamundra district !! Sad to say but Milkshake has become a bigger draw card than S Dury !! Again one of your best mate!! Loved every moment of it and looking forward to the next episode !!!
Loving this History flight and the views, not a good flight for you with that “Turbulence “ but as ever you did it. Looking forward to Leg 2 of the journey ✈️
Stefan Drury well mate I really enjoy your style but most of al your humanity, passion and enthusiasm and of course I find myself looking around for milkshake like an elf on a shelf!
great vid mate, loving the new cams / angles.. a question from an AV-Newb, do GA have charging type points of any sort (you know, ciggy sockets or similar?).. cheers!
Always amazed that taking off (out of the Sydney basin in my case) that the weather is ordinary, but once you start going in land you get clear (mostly) blue skies. Gotta love a high pressure system. Bad for the farmers, good for VFR flying! Love the videos Stef, and the new cameras are a great addition. Mmmm, turbulence - let's you know you are alive! Can be tiring after a long day of flying!
That bouncing is one thing I don’t miss now that I am not flying, looking fwd to following this trip and hopefully ticking all the places you go to as having been there 😀 ( not flying unfortunately 😔but towing a van 😎 )
G'day Stef! :-) As always a great video mate. Nice work and as other people have commented, the new cameras work well. The flight looked challenging, from a turbulence perspective. Was thinking about you yesterday, had a massive storm go through around 4pm ACST. Try and get to Darwin before mid-arvo! :-P Take care and be safe.
Thanks Benjamin, yeah it was a bit of a challenge but you just have to put up with it sometimes. This is why I quite like flying on my own, because it's a comfort not safety question most of the time. I know plenty of passengers who I'd have had to divert this flight for due that turbulence, but when you're on your own and the flight can operate safely (I slowed down in the stronger bits) then at least you can continue on.
Stefan Drury : Thanks for the reply! I totally agree with you re: flying by yourself, compared to having passengers. My wife Lisa doesn't appreciate any form of negative G. I hope the rest of your trip to Darwin has been safe. We had a MASSIVE storm out our way yesterday (Howard Springs). Darwin's weather in the afternoon can change ever so quickly. Take care mate!
Really good to see you flying your great continent again. I'm looking at your nose wheel every time you take off and it looks at tad "weak" (moving up and down). Not the first time I notice this. I'm no aircraft engineer but I have a G2 Cirrus and I know this is a weak point. I just had the rubber piece at the top being replaced and my SR20 is about 5cm higher now. There is basically more clearance between the prop and the ground. G3 has more clearance than the G2 so it might not be an issue for you.
Thanks Cyril, we looked at this during the annual inspection a few weeks ago. Prop clearance is within tolerance but the rubber bumpers for the nose gear may be something we look at next year if it dips any more.
Thanks, I’ve made videos on my gear in the past, have a look through some older videos. But it’s a combination, from my iPhone to an EOS 80D. You don’t need loads of expensive gear, you can do so much with just a phone these days.
An adventure. Exciting! Saw a guy with a 360-camera mounted out front of the wing on his Kitfox. Great video because the software removes the pole it was mounted on so looks (almost) like a very close air to air shot. Mind you, he had struts to attach the pole to. To get the shot,,, let's start drilling some holes in EYZ! 🎥👍 (or not?)
Yeah was that Trent Palmer, that was a great idea of his, very creative. I've already spoke with Blue Demon about this, there is one idea we have but would require a LOT of work on the aircraft. Not sure I want to do that to EYZ just for one extra camera angle :)
When the only 2 people you are filmed taking selfies infront of the plane with in Narromine are my previous and current flying instructors 😮. I'll definitely show them this 👍.
Hey Stef! The new camera angles are awesome, especially with the panning view. What filter have you got on the roof centre camera so EYZs PFD/MFD don't black out? Thanks again for your time in Narromine!
Im guessing that is an iphone shot when your batteries died? but that's stunning! This service revolves all around cameras and you are getting better and better! keep it up.
I would love to design some cool cow pattern based gear that pilots (and non-aviators alike) can wear. A stylish range, not the usual "If it's not Boeing I'm not going" slogan t-shirts we're usually subjected to. Maybe a 2020 project.
What an amazing land we live in Stefan... I am so thankful to my great great great great grandaddy for stealing that cow back in england and being shipped out over here... Here hoping and praying for some rain though
When I first read this I thought your Grandfather stole a cow and shipped the cow to Australia. I was going to say it's probably Milkshake's ancestor. But, yes, desperately need some rain in many parts of the country. Thanks Calvin.
@@StefanDrury lol if he was anything like me Im sure he would have petitioned the judge to allow the cow to travel with him ... but convicts didn't have to many rights back then ... P.S. cant wait for the next leg of the journey
I applied through the RAAF and Point Cook Flying Club a couple of weeks out. If you contact the flying club and let them know what your intentions are they may be able to point you in the right direction.
And to think these guys not only didn't have the technology we have today. They were lucky if they even had any instruments and nav aids like we have now.
I know, it was an amazing accomplishment. And the fact they did it this time of year as well, in the heat and the wet season, makes it even more impressive.
Stefan, Don't the natives call the dust devils "wiilly-Willies" or something like that? I wondered how many different planes you've flown, from your first flight until now and also if you still do some commercial flying? Nosy as ever:) Rik Spector
I don’t do any commercial flying, even though I have a CPL. All my flying is done as a Private Pilot. And I haven’t actually flown that many types, I’d say maybe 10-15. My philosophy is to know fewer planes really well, rather than many planes less well. I can really “feel” EYZ now as I’ve basically exclusively flown her all this year, if that makes sense. Cheers.
@@StefanDrury That makes a lot of sense, and although I didn't mention it before, this current adventure is really interesting, especially the "alternate" runway landing/takeoff. I hope you have a great summer down under or wherever your muse takes you:) Rik
Loving the new camera angles👍. You're getting quite the fan club mate, being Milkshakes chauffeur. 😆
Love the overhead camera and 360 camera on the wing mate! The under the wing camera is really cool. Nice soft field operation! Great video great mission and adventure...
Thanks mate, yeah I want to tweak the new angles a little but overall I'm happy with them. Now do me a favour and can you please stop flying into all that bad weather I keep seeing you in, I really want to see a "Nothing happens on a blue sky perfect flying day" video from you my friend, k, thanks....
Great idea for the new camera mounts. This is why this channel goes from strength to strength. Always innovating 👍
1:21 Loving the camera position
The production values just keep getting better, Stef. I imagine battery power over time is gonna be a headache but I really appreciate the effort you put in. Also the fact that you don't take yourself seriously as in the crowd shot at the first stop make this blog the most entertaining of the aviation channels (sorry Trent Palmer, a bit of Aussie parochialism there).
Thank you as always, mate.
Totally agree! 👍🏻
Great to see you showing more of Australia than most people even think is there.
I was lucky enough to grow up where driving was the only option for family trips so we got to see all the small Australian towns that make Australia an amazing place.
Keep it up can't wait to see the rest of the series
I flew into Narromine for AusFly 2019, so much dust and wind. It's very sad how dry it is out there. Love your videos, please keep them coming.
New cameras make a HUGE difference Stef. Many thanks!
Great video. Like the new camera angles, looking forward to the rest of the trip. Nice landing on the grass at Cootamundra and nice crosswind landing at Narromine. No reason to think it was better in hindsight.
Love flying along with you Stefan. The new camera angles are excellent additions to the videos. 👍
Thanks Peter, good to have you following along.
Another great adventure and cool video angles. Not sure about your music selection but each to there own. Keep the vid’s coming 👌
I've never been to Australia but your videos are a great way to learn the geography and take in the scenery. Wonderful job, and great flying!
Thank you, you really should come visit one day, amazing country.
Great work and thank you for sharing Wrigley & Murphy’s and now your journey.
Thanks for following the adventure Rob.
Love looking down on the ground, when nothing much is happening in the cockpit it is a good way to keep viewers occupied, like me who always wants to look at the view.
Fantastic adventure, thanks for sharing it :-)) Australia currently looking very dry...
awesome stuff mate,my 3 favorite things,aviation,aussie history & aussie aviation history.There are some many great & wonderfull yarns based around these things & yet hardly anyone knows about it,thank you for highlighting them....keep up the great work & safe travels!!
Love the new camera angles! What a cool flight to re-create. Really good idea. Looking forward to the next one. Me thinks Milkshake may be popular enough for his own channel. And I agree turbulence sucks. Very tiring on the body after awhile. Fly safe Stefan as always.
Great camera set ups but that last one, the hand held you did after the other batteries dried up was, I think, awesome! It really showed that flying is a dynamic process and you often move separately to the aircraft in turbulence. Regular camera views are locked to the plane but that hand held conveyed so much more. Do more of that please!!
Thanks Mike, noted. That's also easier to edit in post production so we could be on to something here...
Cool wing view take off Stef!
Amazing to think people could conduct a flight like that all those years ago.Very friendly locals, looks like you did a decent job with the windy landings. That turbulence would make me a bit seasick i think. Thanks Stef
Epic journey Stef. Turbulence is just the worst for me as well. Sometimes you just can’t get away from it no matter what you do. The Cirrus is just the most comfortable plane for these long journeys (SR20G2 for me). Hope to see you at SNF or OSH next year. Cheers mate. Love the vlogs.
Amazing job mate with new cameras
Love these cross country flights. This one is a special one and how awesome of the people of Cootamundra and Narromine to come out and meet you! 👍
Yeah I was really humbled by the support from the local communities. Aviation family is strong.
Safe travels mate ✈️👍🇦🇺
Hey steff great video mate been waiting for this. You mentioned the turbulence I wonder what it was like back then, love your work
Great idea for a trip/mini series. Really liked the camera angles and looking forward to the next one!
Cheers Tim, next episode coming soon. I’ll check out your Christmas video later too. Merry Christmas!
@@StefanDrury Thanks for that Stef. The Christmas video will come out on Friday 20th. I have just shown this video to dad on his new Smart TV and the detail of that back camera especially is amazing! Just out of interest what camera settings are you using?
Hi Stef, I will follow your historic re- enactment flight with interest. Take care and enjoy the flight and meeting the folk in country towns. Just make sure that the empties won’t delay your takeoffs.
Hope you have and Milkshake a great trip, like the new camera positions, especially the one behind you.. Looking forward to the rest of the trip. 👍
Always wanted to be a travel vlogger like you!! But know one can do it better than you can!! Great video and to everyone who sees this comment Have a great day!!!
Thanks Harrison, I saw this comment - have a great day too!
Awesome new cameras angles and stunning scenery, I can't wait too see more and I wish you a safe return just before christmas!
Love the new camera setup
Amazing man for us aviation geeks. Total inspiration. Love your work mate.
I realy love these sort of vlogs GOOD IDEA Stefan well done
Great video Stephan, I really enjoyed this!
Picture perfect with your 3 x new cameras working together. Sad to see the countryside so dry - dad's family came from a neighbouring town near Coota. Great footage of your flight with a proper commentary of what we are seeing.
Great video Stef. I have vivid and happy memories of flying cross country in the Narromine area a few years ago and completing my cross country endorsement on a Camden - Young - Bathurst - Camden flight . My pilot mates in the UK are amazed at the length of that flight , much further than Biggin Hill to Wycombe and back . Have a safe and enjoyable flight and look forward to the next instalment . Cheers .
Yeah you don't appreciate the size of Australia sometimes. The flight from Point Cook to Darwin all up is longer than London to Cairo!
Stefan Drury . Yes that’s spot on Stef . Sometimes my mates pop over to Ostend for lunch , it sounds impressive , till you realise it’s about as far as Melbourne to Ballarat . All the best and happy aviating .
I live just near the Point Cook airfield. I always thought it was just RAAF, learn something new every day. Great video👍
Looking forward to the next leg!
Awesome video, glad to be following along this journey with you. One suggestion, I reckon the underwing needs to be a GoPro Max as well. Will give you some interesting views that you can't see cause of the wing in the way ;) this makes way for some interesting opportunities, such as, overhead shots of the scenery looking straight down! Would be great!
Love the new camera's Stef!! This technology is amazing....as good as you get with the modern airliners with the nose wheel cam...the tail cam and the cam that shows underneath !! Brilliant stuff !! Cootamundra is near the birth place of Sir Donald Bradman !! He may have grown up in Bowral (where the Bradman Museum is) but he is a native of the Cootamundra district !! Sad to say but Milkshake has become a bigger draw card than S Dury !! Again one of your best mate!! Loved every moment of it and looking forward to the next episode !!!
Loving this History flight and the views, not a good flight for you with that “Turbulence “ but as ever you did it. Looking forward to Leg 2 of the journey ✈️
Noticed today that the counter is now >50K subscribers. Congrats Stef
Sweet video Stef! Can’t wait to see the rest of your journey.
Thanks Randy. The adventure continues this week...
Epic tripe mate, thanks for sharing. Nice to ride along... #gomilkshake
nice climb rate awesome plane im aussie btw and i want to get into the RFDS and i lived near cootamundra
Yeh, we really like our cows down under...😂
Wonderful tribute to those early pioneers of flight, Stef 👍👍
Cows are the best! Thanks mate.
New cameras are wonderful. I'm super excited to watch this trip Stef, thanks for bringing it to our screens, Safe journey and much love.
Have a great trip, looking forward to seeing the rest of the journey. New cameras are working great.
Thanks for following along, next episode coming out this week.
Great vision and editing. It’s wonderful, in a slightly grim way to see how dry the landscape is outside of Melbourne.
Really enjoyed this. Must be hard to talk to yourself but really to us in virtual world
Thanks Steve. I actually find it quite easy to be honest, it's like talking to a friend who is flying with me.
Stefan Drury well mate I really enjoy your style but most of al your humanity, passion and enthusiasm and of course I find myself looking around for milkshake like an elf on a shelf!
great fun,,I will follow daily flights on xp11 brill
Amazing work as always!
Really enjoyed that. Looking forward to the next instalments. Thanks mate.
Appreciate you watching, cheers Nathan.
Hi Stefan! I absolutely love your videos and think you are an amazing person. I just subbed and hit the bell 😁 ❤️
Thanks Thomas, welcome to the channel 👋
I've camped at Narromine years ago in the camping ground there. Was a very quiet day then. Never been to Bourke. That wind!
Yeah it was blowing that's for sure Trevor. Poor EYZ is all dusty now.
Hey @stef747 @2:58 it looks like the leading edge is down. Is that due to flying low and slightly slower? Great new camera setup btw. Safe travels.
Awesome flight so far, EYZ has the shakes eh!!! LOL stupid weather, hopefully the weather cooperates for the rest of your amazing journey 🤙🤙🤙
Spoiler alert: the wind doesn't ease up for the next flight... 🤦♂️
Stefan Drury ugh 😫
These videos are awesome..loving the content 👍
Thanks Neil, great to have you following the journey, next episode coming shortly...
great vid, and love the 360 camera in the cockpit. It doesnt have the fishbowl effect a lot of 360 cameras have when they pan
Great job mate
Always a good day when Stef uploads a video!
great vid mate, loving the new cams / angles.. a question from an AV-Newb, do GA have charging type points of any sort (you know, ciggy sockets or similar?).. cheers!
Always amazed that taking off (out of the Sydney basin in my case) that the weather is ordinary, but once you start going in land you get clear (mostly) blue skies. Gotta love a high pressure system. Bad for the farmers, good for VFR flying! Love the videos Stef, and the new cameras are a great addition.
Mmmm, turbulence - let's you know you are alive! Can be tiring after a long day of flying!
That bouncing is one thing I don’t miss now that I am not flying, looking fwd to following this trip and hopefully ticking all the places you go to as having been there 😀 ( not flying unfortunately 😔but towing a van 😎 )
Have fun on the rest of your trip!!
Thank you 👍
Awesome, mate! 👍🏻
Ahh Cootamundra. Great place to stop - AVGAS, no landing fees, friendly folk, oh yeah, I used to live there!!
I think that Mr. Been is jealous on you and milkshake... :)
Hello thank for your video , what king of system did you use for the rotation of your gopro ?
G'day Stef! :-) As always a great video mate. Nice work and as other people have commented, the new cameras work well.
The flight looked challenging, from a turbulence perspective.
Was thinking about you yesterday, had a massive storm go through around 4pm ACST. Try and get to Darwin before mid-arvo! :-P
Take care and be safe.
Thanks Benjamin, yeah it was a bit of a challenge but you just have to put up with it sometimes. This is why I quite like flying on my own, because it's a comfort not safety question most of the time. I know plenty of passengers who I'd have had to divert this flight for due that turbulence, but when you're on your own and the flight can operate safely (I slowed down in the stronger bits) then at least you can continue on.
Stefan Drury : Thanks for the reply! I totally agree with you re: flying by yourself, compared to having passengers. My wife Lisa doesn't appreciate any form of negative G. I hope the rest of your trip to Darwin has been safe. We had a MASSIVE storm out our way yesterday (Howard Springs). Darwin's weather in the afternoon can change ever so quickly.
Take care mate!
Enjoyed that - 😱😀😀😀😀
I'll try to track you on flightradar24 but school will stop me but nice vlog I loved it.
Did you get to see the Wright Flyer replica at Narromine? I guess it'd be still there?
Yes I did, it’s still there. A really fun place to visit for avgeeks, well worth a stop.
Really good to see you flying your great continent again. I'm looking at your nose wheel every time you take off and it looks at tad "weak" (moving up and down). Not the first time I notice this. I'm no aircraft engineer but I have a G2 Cirrus and I know this is a weak point. I just had the rubber piece at the top being replaced and my SR20 is about 5cm higher now. There is basically more clearance between the prop and the ground. G3 has more clearance than the G2 so it might not be an issue for you.
Thanks Cyril, we looked at this during the annual inspection a few weeks ago. Prop clearance is within tolerance but the rubber bumpers for the nose gear may be something we look at next year if it dips any more.
@@StefanDrury Thanks. No worries. Wishing you all the best in your adventures
Great video and camera angles.
By the way, what’s the hardware you are using for filming and audio recording? (Câmeras, audio recorder, cables, etc.)
Thanks, I’ve made videos on my gear in the past, have a look through some older videos. But it’s a combination, from my iPhone to an EOS 80D. You don’t need loads of expensive gear, you can do so much with just a phone these days.
An adventure. Exciting! Saw a guy with a 360-camera mounted out front of the wing on his Kitfox. Great video because the software removes the pole it was mounted on so looks (almost) like a very close air to air shot. Mind you, he had struts to attach the pole to. To get the shot,,, let's start drilling some holes in EYZ! 🎥👍 (or not?)
Yeah was that Trent Palmer, that was a great idea of his, very creative. I've already spoke with Blue Demon about this, there is one idea we have but would require a LOT of work on the aircraft. Not sure I want to do that to EYZ just for one extra camera angle :)
I just noticed the flags on your tail! Flying Australia proud 😍 does this mean you'll be taking EYZ to NZ soon?
Let me know next time you there!! I just live next door
When the only 2 people you are filmed taking selfies infront of the plane with in Narromine are my previous and current flying instructors 😮. I'll definitely show them this 👍.
Hey Stef! The new camera angles are awesome, especially with the panning view. What filter have you got on the roof centre camera so EYZs PFD/MFD don't black out? Thanks again for your time in Narromine!
Also "Flypad" - nice! ;)
I was pretty proud of that one, thanks :)
That's an ND8 filter on the roof, slows the shutter speed on the GoPro so I get good dynamic range between the interior and exterior.
Hi stef when are you going through narromine
Only went through on the way North, heading south I’m going a bit more of a direct route.
Hey Stefan, what’s the best way to handle those annoying turbulence in the summer? 😅
How long would this journey take by car?
Milkshakes' ancestors would be so proud of her🐐
Not tempted to keep going into Indonesia?
Absolutely I was! However couldn’t do it on this trip, have to head back to Melbourne work work / Christmas commitments. Maybe next year though... 🤔
Im guessing that is an iphone shot when your batteries died? but that's stunning! This service revolves all around cameras and you are getting better and better! keep it up.
Aww, TTV was out. Missed some SR22 companionship!
Get a cirrus SR20 maybe?
And 1919 was the year of the first trans Atlantic air crossing by Alcock & Brown in a Vickers Vimy converted bomber...
OK, it must be time for the shop, everyone can order Milkshakes, t-shirts and caps.
I would love to design some cool cow pattern based gear that pilots (and non-aviators alike) can wear. A stylish range, not the usual "If it's not Boeing I'm not going" slogan t-shirts we're usually subjected to. Maybe a 2020 project.
EC120 ; MILKSHAKE merch 😎👍
@@StefanDrury would sooo buy a milkshake 2.0! I actually quite like the logo on your hat in Bourke too
What an amazing land we live in Stefan... I am so thankful to my great great great great grandaddy for stealing that cow back in england and being shipped out over here... Here hoping and praying for some rain though
When I first read this I thought your Grandfather stole a cow and shipped the cow to Australia. I was going to say it's probably Milkshake's ancestor. But, yes, desperately need some rain in many parts of the country. Thanks Calvin.
@@StefanDrury lol if he was anything like me Im sure he would have petitioned the judge to allow the cow to travel with him ... but convicts didn't have to many rights back then ... P.S. cant wait for the next leg of the journey
How did you get permission to fly into point cook
Was it because of the route you’re doing?
I applied through the RAAF and Point Cook Flying Club a couple of weeks out. If you contact the flying club and let them know what your intentions are they may be able to point you in the right direction.
Stefan Drury
I’ve flown out of point cook a few times with cadets but I’m pretty sure they have Oxford flying school down there as well
I see you are IFR - I Follow Roads. ;-)
Haha yep, and I Follow Railways - just like they did in 1919.
And to think these guys not only didn't have the technology we have today. They were lucky if they even had any instruments and nav aids like we have now.
I know, it was an amazing accomplishment. And the fact they did it this time of year as well, in the heat and the wet season, makes it even more impressive.
Lmao even thirty years ago it was elderly men running the historicals in aviation 😆
Stefan don't text and fly! lol :-))
HI
Hey
uurrrrgh! I'm again 3rd XD
Better than 4th 👍
Stefan,
Don't the natives call the dust devils "wiilly-Willies" or something like that?
I wondered how many different planes you've flown, from your first flight until now and also if you still do some commercial flying?
Nosy as ever:)
Rik Spector
I don’t do any commercial flying, even though I have a CPL. All my flying is done as a Private Pilot. And I haven’t actually flown that many types, I’d say maybe 10-15. My philosophy is to know fewer planes really well, rather than many planes less well. I can really “feel” EYZ now as I’ve basically exclusively flown her all this year, if that makes sense. Cheers.
@@StefanDrury That makes a lot of sense, and although I didn't mention it before, this current adventure is really interesting, especially the "alternate" runway landing/takeoff.
I hope you have a great summer down under or wherever your muse takes you:)
Rik
"Nobody wants to see me, just Milkshake" lol Milkshake getting more famous than you are? lol Stealing the Limelight from you? lol Shame on the cow!