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Thanks for the 'very cool' kind words @fermtr1939. We are very fortunate indeed to be able to have such wonderful experiences. Be well, Lance.

Thanks Rubiodelta2. It was one of those days that will be long remembered. It's lovely to have these little cameras to record our flights and aid those (ageing 😄) memories. Be well, Fly safe. Lance

@@7Lance1 Thank you.

Thanks Kim. Dad once said I had a voice which sounded like 'a billy-goat piddling into a tin can' (!) 😄 Nice to hear otherwise. And, "Yes", the views were amazing.

Thanks Stewart. We were in the air for just under 2hrs for an average speed of a whisker over 70kph. It took 1hr 15min to reach our turn around at the Nobbies and about 40 mins to return. Be well. Lance

Couldn't have done it without my fellow conspirator - Mr. Delusional!

Thanks Hugh. That one will live long in the memory banks!

Yes it was a great day thanks Hugh, Not unlike some of those days we all shared Hang gliding.

Hi Thomas. Thanks for your encouraging comment. The videos take me a surprising amount of time to put together (using Final Cut Pro), but I enjoy the time as it hones my editing skills and allows me to relive the flight again. The advantage of videoing a flight, for me, is that I can go back at any time to revisit it (evoking lots of memories), and also see things which I didn't pick up on 'in-flight'. Be well, stay safe and above all be Happy. Lance.

@@7Lance1 awesome. I hope to be flying in about a year from Now. I love your videos and hope to do the same in the future. Happy day!

Hi Andrew. Great to hear that another ANT will be gracing the sky around KWR. Tony and I are looking forward to you joining us for an extended tour of Koo Wee Rup and surrounds. It is a great place to fly from with mountains to the north and brilliant coastal vistas to the south. How soon till you get your licence?

@@7Lance1 Thanks Lance - Mark R is showing me the ropes in his two-seater - so I might see you at the airfield on the Saturday/Sundays when I get taken aloft. Hoping to get my license towards the end of this year. Regs Andrew

Thanks Tony. Couldn't have done it without ya.

Thanks Patrick. It's something I've always wanted to do.

Thanks for the encouraging words Patrick. It's always a delight to fly these Aeros machines. They are so well sorted.

High Rico11b. The right contraption is a remote control for the GoPro out on the strut in my case or for the helmet cam in Tony's case. Battery life in GoPro's is a big problem and I'm now taping a little 5000mAh power pack next to the GoPro just to get extra time. I have found the DJI Osmo cameras to be way better than the GoPro with battery life but the GoPro remote is better. Ya win some and ya lose some🙄. Cheers, Lance.

@@7Lance1 Gotcha! That makes sense. I was thinking it might be some sort of trim control. :) It's sad the batteries don't last longer, but it sounds like you've found a fix for the problem. It's a beautiful plane and country side. Thanks for sharing it with us. :)

Hi Rico11b. We ordered the nose fairings through our Aeros agent here in Victoria, Australia. Yes, you can retract the wheels in-flight. I haven't tried but the difference in drag, I have been told, is negligible. It's also one less thing to do if you have to make a quick landing due to engine failure or the like. Having said that the Cosmos 300 is proving to be very reliable. Cheers, Lance

Thanks for the positive response @user-uv-etc 😄. It is a great area to fly around with diverse terrain and associated flying conditions (islands, rugged coastlines to the south of the airfield and mountains to the north). Be well, stay safe, Lance.

Hi Elan S. The Oudie is a 5 XC. Tony and I chose these initially to keep an eye on each other in-flight which they do reasonably well. However with the increasing GA traffic in our area we chose to upgrade to an EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) in OzRunways installed on the iPad mounted on the kneeboards. This, along with the SkyEcho ADS-B, allows us to see other aircraft and their movements on OzRunways as well as them seeing us (most of the time!) This system helped me to avoid a potential mid-air with a Cessna as I could see that we were on intersecting tracks. I elected to do a 360 turn and straightened up to see the Cessna cruise past 300mts ahead, and only a little higher! I was impressed with the Aeros E-trike you are flying and would like your opinion on it if you have the time. Cheers. Lance

@@7Lance1Understood. The Aeros with Combat T wing is primarily for soaring hence why I am focused on Oudie or something like that. The wing is high apex wing with all the regular characteristics for the type. No major traffic thankfully. I understand Aeros has developed a new wing - the Nine. Which sounds great for flying. Batteries are great but only last an hour at best. Its expensive but really well made. Once you understand the battery management system it is very reliable.

Thanks for the response @@elans2844. We have flown the Combat T wing in some fairly rowdy air and it has inspired nothing but confidence despite being bounced around due to its light wing loading. Tony and I flew hang gliders for 30+ years and are used to thermic conditions but I think you're right, the instant start electric motor would be ideal for soaring. No dramas with fuel motors cooling off and having to be warmed up if turned off for a short time. When we do decide to utilise a thermal we find it is easier to just run the motor at low revs to keep the warmth in it ready for cruising between thermals. It does mean having to have engine noise all the time though. Either way these are great little machines and a joy to fly. Our Aeros agent has a Nine wing on order so that will be interesting to compare to the Combat T. Stay safe, fly high and above all be Happy. Lance

Hi Delusional, thanks for the reply... Seeing the cars racing around the track was an extra bonus and not encountering any helicopters was an extra, extra bonus! All our flights have been a privilege and this was no exception. Flying along the coastline and seeing the beautiful contrasting colours of sea, land and sky is a real treat. These Aeros craft are proving to be great fun to fly and quite reliable in turbulence...and we've had our share of that! Delirious.

Hi Steve. One day soon you'll be more than 'just a mention' , you'll be featured with in-flight footage just like Delusional...🤗

Thanks for the comments Stewart. Look forward to viewing more engaging video from @CrayonboxAviationAdventures.

Thanks for the comment 'wrdturkey'. Much appreciated. Even though it takes a lot of time, I do enjoy putting the videos together.

Thank you very much for the the positive feedback @ebonyivoryconnection1380, but could you make your name a little shorter?😄

Thanks @jacmwo9865. We cruise quite comfortably at an airspeed between 55- 60kph. We're in no hurry and utilise any lift to gain some free altitude and also pay attention to wind direction and strength generally flying higher with and lower against the wind.

@@7Lance1 Awesome!,enjoy yourself ,thank you for your response👍🏻, Regards.

Yes indeed. If I'd not seen that aircraft and continued crosswind before turning downward in the circuit pattern, well... And you're right, we have to look out for GA craft because most of them appear not to be looking out for Microlights. I can only think that this pilot didn't have or wasn't checking his ADS-B!

Hi CofG. Thanks for commenting. Just watched your entertaining, 'dodging typhoon' flight. I completed my Weight shift Micro Light endorsement in the Quick R. A very nice machine to fly...and fast! Tony and I are looking at (hopefully), getting the the new Aeros/Flylight Nine wing when it becomes available. That's nine square metres(!) and a cruising speed closer to 90kph. Not a tandem match for speed but not too shabby either for our little craft. Be well, Fly safe.

@@7Lance1 That's a great wing I hear. They've started selling them (I think) here in the UK and I'm definitely keen for a shot with it at some point!

Thanks Love2Flute. It is a real privilege to be able to enter the domain of the eagles. It gives a whole new perspective on being 'grounded' back on land. In light of these challenging times playing the flute, meditating, and even flying can give the uplifting effect of single mindedness and being in the 'now'.

@@7Lance1 Lance, thank you for responding. Bravo to you and your mate creating this presentation; I find myself revisiting time and again fantasizing flight. No need to respond but your video and editing skills are almost as great as your flying. So relaxing; I’ve saved it to review it as often as the urge hits me. I am retired military taking care of my beautiful bride and I take time for myself playing music via guitar, flutes and a number of other instruments which take me above the clouds. Life is wonderful! Thank you again for taking the time of creating and sharing your experiences in flight. Lovely, simply lovely.

Hi Steve. Thanks for the encouraging comments. You'll have to come with us next time. Tony will be quite happy for you to sit on his lap... It is a great flight into the Yarra Valley and with your range you could probably cruise around the Cathedrals as well. Catchya soon.

Hi Wylie_dog. Thanks for the comments. Did you fly Donna on regular basis? Tony and I lived less than 30mins from launch and would often fly there after work , taking off as late as 1900h in the late afternoon.

Hi Damian. We're very impressed with the Cosmos 300. It is proving to be reliable, powerful and quite smooth. We're using around 5lts/hr just cruising. The vario we are using is the Naviter Oudie 5. It has a flarm of sorts to see others around with the same vario, but now that we have the ADB-S running on OzRunways that function is redundant.

Gidday Tony, thanks for the comment. It's an amazing experience being up in a Microlight. The views are unparalleled and you really get to feel the air you're flying through.

Hi attilavp. Thanks for watching and commenting. I have some wonderful, lasting memories from this very 'free' form of flying and hope for many more to come. Be well. Lance

Thanks FLYNRYAN1978. As you would understand, it's very hard to put into words the beauty of open flight, especially to those with feet firmly planted on the ground.

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Hi @brajanpawowski8906. All this information is already given in the description above.

Hi Thomas... Thanks for commenting. And I agree...marvellous views and a privilege to experience them.

Thank you. Flying, out in the open, amongst the clouds is just...magnificent!

Thanks for the kind words Ryosuke 3003. Flying gets into your blood, so-to-speak, and it's wonderful to be able to share that passion with others via media at least. Be well. Lance

Hi Mike. I am a subscriber to your channel and have been enjoying your videos for some time now. Congratulations on having your own airstrip. Tony and I have to travel about 70kms to our friends airstrip (still worth it though!) We are enjoying the Vittorazi Cosmos 300 motor especially for long range flights without any energy lines to exploit (thermals, convergences, and the like), but I hope to get enough 'shekels' together to venture into the 'E' side of flying. No concerns about the motor cooling too much, instant 'go' when you need it (with enough battery of course), and much quieter. Thanks for commenting. It was a brilliant day and flying along the coast was magnificent! Be well, stay safe, fly high. Lance

Thanks Patrick. Indeed it was a memorable flight! Flying in general is just wonderful but like all activities that involve 'contraptions' of some sort, it's best to stack the odds in one's favour. These trikes are very, very well made. Had an opportunity to show the Aeros Ant trike to a LAME (Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) and he was both surprised and impressed with the build quality. Be well, Lance.

Give 'Aeros Trikes Australia' a call and they will be very happy to help you with pricing and viewing.

Thanks Brendan. A little bit of planning and awareness of tides and potential winds can mean the difference between a paddling delight and a paddling 'slog'. Especially in places like Westernport where high tidal changes can see flows of 6kph or more at their peak! What kayak did you settle on?

I have a Tasman 19 that I’m fixing up over the next few months, putting new rudder and pedal system on, making new fibre glass hatches. It’s old one but it a great looking kayak that I’m going to bring back to new. I grew up at Phillip island at surf beach estate so I know the island pretty well. Doing that trip around is very impressive.

@@nodnerbsAn Islander! (Phillip that is). My folks retired there over 30years ago and we holidayed there regularly from when I was born, so like yourself I got to know the island and its waters pretty well. But it's when you begin kayaking distances that you really get to know it. Good luck with bringing the Tasman back to seafaring condition. I hope it goes well. Be happy to go for a paddle with you sometime if you so desire.

I would love that, trying to learn from someone like you would be great. I have the bass strait in my bucket list so I want to learn as much as I can over the next few years. I have been in the ultra running world for the last decade and now looking for a new adventure and this fascinates me and scares the heck out of me all at the same time.

@@nodnerbs Give me 30secs and I'll tell you all I know. 😂

Thanks Wylie_Dog. I feel very privileged being able to fly this machine and experience the clouds from the 'top side'.

Hi Patrick, thanks for the response. While it is still early days, the Cosmos 300 is proving to be very smooth, reliable and powerful. Yes it does climb very well if you 'give it the berries' but I prefer to ease revs after initial takeoff for a more relaxed climb rate.

@@7Lance1 Better to have the power and not need then to need and not have 👍

@@patrickmckowen2999 Couldn't agree more. It's also nice to have that extra power if you need to to do a 'go around'.

Hi Dana. I have a Mirage 582 kevlar sea kayak. This has been built specifically for expeditions and is extremely strong with a reinforced deck for the sail. You asked about the sail and how often I use it. For me it is a game changer! You can extend your paddling trips quite considerably using wind forecasts in pre-planning. And it is a lot of fun to blast along downwind using the power in the sail to catch waves for longer. Regards making a video of preparations for a longer trip, I am hoping to island hop from Victoria, Australia (not sure where you are?) across to Tasmania (about 330kms) and will post a video of pre-planning, and the actual trip (hopefully end of summer next year). The essentials I take for any trip are spare paddles mounted behind me, emergency strobe and OceanSignal PLB which you can see on the shoulder straps straps of the PFD, minimum 2 litres of water, bilge pump (I also have an electric pump as well), spare hat and sun-glasses, a marine band VHF radio and mobile phone in waterproof pouch. If you haven't already seen it, you can click on the big 'P' at the top of the comment section and that will take you to a video I made paddling around Phillip Island. Be well and above all Happy. Lance (alias Pep)

Hi dana marias. I've only just noticed your comment (very slack on my behalf!). If it's still relevant, I have a hand laid kevlar composite Mirage 582. The deck has been reinforced to take the pressure of the sail. If you haven't already - get one! They're a blast!!

Thanks for the comment Jason. The day was a wonderful mix of cruising south with the tide over windless glassy water to belting along with the tide again, this time with a steadily increasing wind at my back. You wouldn't be dead for quids! (that's showing my age :))

Thanks Brendon. For me there is a special appeal being out on the water. I think it's because, while you may have an idea of what you're in for, Mother Nature always has little surprises for you. Stay safe, be well.

Hi Hugh. I've been giving your comment some due consideration. And after a year of due consideration I would like to say, "Thanks."😄