Several Oz seaplanes are circumnavigating Australia promoting the efforts of 'Make-a-Wish Foundation' (looking after disadvantaged Kids)<br /><br />https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Australian-Seaplane-Adventures/533625190054817">www.facebook.com/pages/Australian-Seaplane-Adventures/533625<br>190054817</a><br /><br />this is a major expedition, similar to the exploits of our man Dan Nickens, on their behalf I hope you enjoy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.makeawish.org.au/netcommunity/page.aspx?pid=1880">http://www.makeawish.org.au/netcommunity/page.aspx?pid=1880</a><br />Feel free to make a donation to this wonderful Foundation.<br /><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/Kzz7mu">http://goo.gl/Kzz7mu</a><br />Google Map<br />

I think these guys are about to establish a new standard for fun and entertainment, Jim

Yes, Dan, and they are travelling through some pretty remote country. Also some of THE BEST scenery in Oz. The photos/vids are gong to be something to watch.

Hi Jim,<br />Thanks for the heads up to our Searey friends on Splash and Dash.<br />We are indeed having a blast.<br />It was my intention to put posts here but things are crazy busy. With the <br />flying, flight planning, logistics <br />and most importantly having a good time the days are flying by. We are <br />on day 14 now and have <br />travelled from Brisbane in Queensland through New South Wales, <br />Victoria andTasmania. Tomorrow we <br />start to cross the Nullabor plain in South Australia. The Facebook page <br />Jim refers to really is the best way <br />to follow the trip at the moment. We have had 12,000 people check us <br />out. As well as doing all the <br />fun stuff I am replying to up to 50 Facebook comments some days, <br />hence being slack on posting here.<br />There were six aircraft in the group for our stop on Kangaroo Island <br />yesterday, 3 Seareys, a Super <br />Petrel, a Colyear Freedom and a Lake Buccaneer. Each aircraft has its <br />strengths and weaknesses. It is <br />interesting and fun to be exposed to aircraft other than Seareys. Most <br />of the Facebook posts are made <br />using I phone shots, maybe time permitting I can put shots from the <br />SLR here and give quality not <br />quantity.

Looking forward to them Marty!<br />Fly safe! Sounds like a wonderful adventure!

Thanks Wayne, from the Nullabor Roadhouse, South Australia.

What an amazing accomplishment! Circumnavigation of an island continent, so well documented in words and pictures!<br /><br />(Okay, so too bad it is on Facebook. That's a sorry excuse for showing such a magnificent journey. Or am I showing my age?)<br /><br />If you haven't signed up for the video yet, better do it now before it sells out.

Not even Facebook can diminish this awesome accomplishment, just outstanding! <br />Can't wait to see the video. And no, Dan, you're not showing your age, all us <br />'young guys' agree with you.

Hi all, <br />I tried posting on both for a while and all that happened was I got no <br />time to enjoy the trip. Was just on a computer full time as soon as we <br />landed. On my way to a few months R and R, it's hard work flying <br />every day :-) and will be posting the best of the trip on Splash and <br />Dash

Excellent! Thanks, Marty. That will help hold us over until the video gets here.

one word- envious

Amazing!