Sunday, March 15, 2009


First flight of the Hatz Classic biplane . She handles like a dream !!
Steady progress but all great fun.

Saturday, February 28, 2009






News Flash !!
Aviators and friends took the opportunity to fly or drive to the Great Sunflower Fun - Fly held at "Raysfield" this morning. What a great day!! These small get togethers are a wonderful way for sport aviators and those interested to meet and have some fun. A special thank you to all that attended. Dianne and I hope you all had a safe trip home. Y`all come back soon now.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008


I had to call in the professionals for some maintenance the other day.
So who ya gonna call ?? .........Why the Dodgey Brothers of coarse !!
Hmmm....... Would you trust these guys with your pride and joy ??

Saturday, September 20, 2008




The Warwick aviators breakfast held yesterday morning was a great success !!
The air on the morning flight was just glorious . A little fog hanging in the valleys. Smooth as glass. You get the picture ?
Lots of fun !!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008


Andy arrived the other morning with his fantastic little Tyro.
What a terrific machine for pure fun flying. I would love one of these as well !!

Saturday, September 13, 2008



I took the Karatoo across to the Watts Bridge "festival of flight" recently.
What a great day !! Some truly wonderful examples of what these dedicated people can achieve.

Jim dropped in today for a visit to "Raysfield" .
Well done mate. A near perfect approach and landing . Big Kev would be pleased !!
This flying game is all great fun !!

Friday, September 05, 2008

Nigel and Kate arrived at "RaysField" recently for a visit.
Great to see you guys .
Sure is a beautiful aircraft you have there !!

Friday, May 30, 2008





A special thankyou to the friendly folk from the Gatton Airpark !!
Your flyin breakfast was a great success and one not to be missed.
Could this be the start of something big ....... The Australian Oshkosh perhaps !!!

Sunday, May 04, 2008






We took in a wonderful morning at the David Hack Classic meet held at Toowoomba today.
Some really exotic machinery and beautifully restored aircraft. Who could ask for more !!

Sunday, March 23, 2008






The little Karatoo and I have just returned from Narromine Nat-Fly 2008 .
What a great adventure !! As the photos show some good days and some not so good !!
Ah well , at least I didn`t have to pay a premium for my waterfront tent site !!
Total flight time for the trip : 10 hrs .

Saturday, March 15, 2008




We had seven aircraft head off on a short safari to Cherrabah Resort today.
It is great fun to fly with this group . Not having enough at the first stop a number of the group dropped in at "Raysfield" for a second morning tea !!
Where to next time boys and girls ?

Bevan arrived recently at "Raysfield" with his new Rans. A lovely aircraft and one that he would be truly proud of . Great workmanship and performance to match !!




The first big gathering of the year was held at Clifton recently.
A great day with lots of friends to catch up with !!
The interest in recreational flying here in the south-east corner is certainly growing.
It is great to see so many attend events such as this !!

Friday, February 22, 2008

It was great to have Andy and his wife Debra drop in for a coffee. We then took both the Cub and Karatoo for a flight over the Lockyer Valley. All great fun !! Hope you call in again soon !!

Saturday, January 26, 2008





Funny ?? All a bloke has to do is crack open a really sweet watermelon and look who shows up !! Always a pleasure to have these guys call in at "Raysfield".

We had a wonderful week at Maroochydore recently. Great to be able to share some time with good friends . Even if he caught the best waves !!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007


NEWS FLASH :
UFO lands at "Raysfield".
Now Dianne can fly as well !!
Good morning Officer !!?

Peter arrived at "Raysfield" the other morning to introduce his latest aircraft. A Hughes "Light Wing" . The only problem being that I could not fit his smile into the photo !! Best of luck with your new bird Pete . I hope you will have many enjoyable hours at the controls .