Jean Caust Thank you for taking time to show people the devastation of the Murray floods, well done. It is sad to see the destruction the flood is doing to people along the river. I remember the 1974 flood, my in-laws had a shack right on the river the water went into the first level of the shack. There is one good thing that happens it flushes the river out. I lived at Goolwa at the Murray mouth and it was dredged for years now they have taken that away and the water is roaring down there. We had one year where water was so low you could walk half way across the river right in the town.This will be great for the Koorong which is huge so much bird life. I wish I could be there right now to see the mouth open up. I have relatives down there who keep me informed. Water can bring devastation in one way but brings life in another that's how nature works.
Thanks for your comment. It’s great when people show appreciation for the videos. These river flights aren’t trying to be a cinematic work of art(not that any of mine are) but more a survey showing the extent of the flooding for the length of river I fly. And showing these locations from the air that most people don’t get the chance to see.
Thanks, it was her longest flight in the plane. Normally she just does short ones with me, but we had a mission that day and it was a good test for her to see if she can do an overnight camping flight with me. Looks like she will be fine.
Thanks for this great video - it saved me a lot of driving to go & try to see the floods myself! Pity for the riverside dwellers - the worst is yet to come..
Thanks Pebo, yeah we shopped at Magnum Ski store a week ago, they were closing a day later as the levy bank was getting built up the main street and they were expecting at least 1m of water through their shop. It's daunting seeing the levy banks before the water comes wondering how much water is expected, they are over 2m high at Mannum riverside.
Thank you…. Being a local of the in one of these areas there is a lot of air traffic at the moment, your video was respectful in its recording of such an amazing natural water course doing its thing for the draining off from the heavy rains experience by others. Such beautiful shots of the river in its full glory especially the lengths you covered down to the mouth. Absolutely enjoyed your journey, THANK YOU for sharing this with us. 😊 💯
Thanks heaps for your appreciation and comment. Definitely drives me to film more and share more. These river flights I feel like it’s a must see for people. I had no idea what the extent of the impact was until my first flight over the flooded river. This is amazing to see as it’s possibly a once in a life time event but also impacting so many as well. Its amazing the amount of water that is coming into the system to cause the level of flooding and amount of water flowing out to sea. We drove along Goolwa beach yesterday to see the Mouth from the ground. It’s as wide as I’ve seen it in 20 years. It’s cut away sundunes that has grasses growing on it that has been there as long as I can remember.
@@SKYHILLMIKE oh wow to see the mouth open would be an amazing experience in itself. Some of those flood plains in the lower section have or are filling now. Yes your so right, a once in a life time event, please keep sharing your sights, such a great record of a incredible time.
The best footage yet of the flood event, but it would have been even better if you could have included the section from Berri to the border and better still to Wentworth it would have given an even better perspective on the magnitude of the water to come. Both sections would be a must have for people with interest in the river, as well as for history in our library’s and schools. Fantastic job Thank you for bringing that to us who can’t get there to see it ourselves. Dare I say look forward to stage 2 soon while the peak is still coming from Wentworth !! 10/10 Thankyou
Thanks, great comment. It was my daughter’s longest flight as it was. However I agree with you. Sunday I flew Wongulla/Walker Flat to Murray Mouth Hindmarsh Island and back. I’m currently editing all the film and pics. I recon I should do what your saying and get to the border as a minimum and follow river back. Like you said it would good a good perspective of what’s to come. It was impressive to see the water flowing out to sea atleast 10km. The contrast of the Murray water to sea water was spectacular
Thank u for refreshing my memories..lived n played Golf n Bowls in the Riverland..Barmera for about 20 years. Shared a couple of Blocks too.. Loved our time there n had a great time t n made some great friends. I pray the floods will not do too much damage for the growers etc. Thank u for sharing your video with us..great pics. God bless n Merry Christmas n all the best for 2023..
Thanks for the bird's eye view Mike! Brought back my childhood memories of flying with my Dad in his Tigermoth above the Murray. Lovely to see father/daughter time! I'd be keen to see Scrubby Flat, just down from Walkers Flat...my family had a shack there.
Scrubby flat should be in my next video I filmed on Sunday, and flat out editing. I filmed Wongulla/ Walker Flat to Murray Mouth. Was amazing to see the expanse of Murry Water flowing out to sea. Flying over the Murray with your Dad in a tiger moth would be awesome. We would love a Tiger moth. After we got to the Murray mouth we landed at Hindmarsh Island where a guy restores Tigermoths. Was awesome he showed us his first one he restored and is 7th fully restored but yet to be covered in fabric.
@@SKYHILLMIKE wow. Did you do an interview with the Tiger Moth man? That would definitely be worth seeing. I just love flying…any excuse to jump in a plane! Must be wonderful to be able to utilise one on your farm..easy peasy for round up time.
@@SKYHILLMIKE Thanks Mike, I'm really interested to see your next video and we appreciate your efforts to share it with us. My Dad is almost 80 yo old now. He bought his first Tigermoth in the late 1960's from a farmer in Wedderburn, Victoria. It had plenty of knocks and an old tomato crate for a seat! He restored it out at Parafield and used it for beach/shark patrols along Adelaide's southern beaches and even took up parachutists at Lower Light. Next time I'm in Adelaide I'd love to take my Dad to Hindmarsh Island! Flying brings so much joy!
Interesting, thanks. Enjoyed the commentary. Gives you so much better perspective from the air than the ground, particularly if you aren't familiar with the locations because you can see where the river normally goes and where it's flooded.
Thanks, I don’t like the sound of my own voice but I believe it’s the commentary that really adds to video. I plan on flying tomorrow to film some more. Thanks for the comment
This is brilliant! Love your style in this video, I'll have to check out more of your stuff. Thanks for sharing the view from a plane, it's so different to see it from so high!
It amazing to see. Thanks. I think it’s all a bit of a guess at the moment, it’s not like it’s a yearly/seasonal event. I still can’t get over how much water it takes to raise it this high for so long even with all the gates open out to sea
Really interesting video. So much water! I used to fly microlights out of Strathalbyn and have never seen so much water. Have seen the river really low and dry. Amazing. Looked like a nice day for a fly.
Thanks. Yeah I use to fly micro lights out of strath too, also hang glided from 2002 to 2019. Yeah about 10 - 15 years ago I remember the lakes were quite low at Milang Goolwa. Was great day for a fly we took off around 0900 but a light shower came through and some overcast earlier which helped keep it smooth considering it ended up over 30 degrees.
All I can say is Wow. My hometown Swan Reach and now currently living in Berri, great to see all parts of the River from above. Great commentary too 👍❤️ safe travels 👍
Amazing to see from over here in NZ. Hopefully we should see some science docos later around the marine life blooming? Etc, I guess the flood spreads fresh silt etc around there. Depending on the rivers age old routine…? Laurie N Z
Yeah it will be interesting to see what happens next year. We loved seeing New Zealand how the landscape was still alive, glaciers moving rocks down valleys, steam coming out the ground, landslides, hot springs, avalanches, earthquakes (not that we experienced one). Unfortunately people often get caught up in these events but beyond that it’s amazing to see landscapes changing naturally. I guess that’s what we are seeing with the flooding in Australia at the moment. Thanks for commenting
Super awesome video! I've watched a few videos of the floods - this one gives the best overall view. I went through Mannum a couple of months ago, it would be interesting to see what that's like. Will you be doing any more videos?🙂
Thank you so much for sharing birds eye view of raging mighty Murray River and your video gives a better prospective of damage. Hard to imagine the volume of water and thanks for history lesson on inland Lake which I never knew about much appreciated
Thanks. The inland sea i first herd about when I was at Morgan Museum they have a display explaining the in land sea and thats partly what shaped the cliffs as the water flowed out.
@SKYHILL MIKE appreciate your time to reply and I will do some more research with the information shared. Festive season greetings to you and family from The Kingdom of Thailand 🇹🇭 were I live
Thanks, yeah I was surprised how many houses are in the water around Swan Reach and Punyelroo. I guess I don’t follow news on TV etc but they use have a pretty narrow focus. I will cover some more area this weekend hopefully. Might even head towards Tailem Bend.
Great Video, I flew up the week before you and it wasn't as flooded. I must get up in the next week. I used to get my grandson navigating on the ipad to keep him awake, we got to some pretty funny places where we were supposed to land according to his calculations, we'd circle to look for a strip then head off to where I knew where we were going...
Thanks, I’m going to fly the river this weekend again. Great idea, Kids love being involved, I should do a flight where they choose where we fly, some how I think we might run out of fuel….
A second set of eyes is always handy. We recently flew over the Murray with a fuel stop at Renmark on our way from Nhill to Wilpena. The floods hadn’t arrived at that time so you’re video was excellent to see what it looks like now
Yes we are getting a lot of water this year. Better than having bush fires, Atleast there’s plenty of time generally to get out the way of the flood waters
Great work! What type of plane are you flying and the motor size? Cheers! Looking soon in due course to make first a mock up of a half scale hawker sea fury. I know there's flight school near around Murray bridge.first will buy ultralight and get my hours up. thanks for the encouragement. Gets me excited seeing this vid! Keep up the good work bud! 👍🇦🇺🤠
Thanks mate, Rans S6S, Rotax 912 80hp, (1200cc I think) with a constant speed prop. Are you going to end up making a flying Hawker Sea Fury that would be cool. Yeah Murray Bridge has a few flying schools. Thanks for commenting
@@SKYHILLMIKE yea for sure only amateur me and mate been talking about for years! Soon getting back carport extended then will get tressels and start making wooden box frame construction. Designing own blueprint plans as very hard to come by and more the challenge! By making a mock up we can get experienced aviation experts to give advice and also get CASA approvals on blueprints! That's why we want to build mock up first (ie won't fly) when completed mockup will donate to council,museum, RAAF front gate exposition, like Spitfires and hurricanes in u.k high school whatever! I'm 53 and have soon time on my hands so to speak.didnt realise you had small Rotax! Impressive.
3500ft. Yes all the rivers that feed it makes it impressive that we can have such a big river in such a dry part of the country. I think we take for granted the general stability of the river levels with the locks and Hume dam etc that when the system is flooded it’s quite a surprise. Thanks, we love camping on the Congo Creek near Moruya, nice part of the world where you are.
