The Drifter 582 ultralight is a two seat, wire braced, tail dragger aircraft. The Austflight Drifter is an extensively modified version of the original Maxair Drifter and since the early 1980's approximately 500 have been built. The forward pilot seating position provides excellent visibility.

Two models are included in this package, a wheeled version and a floats version. 13 liveries are available (7 for the floats version) with 5 having fixed registration numbers, the others being user configurable. A pop-up tablet is included in the aircraft (switch the 12V aux power button to show the table) which allows the user to access various display settings (show/hide pilot or passenger for example) as well as providing an autopilot for hands free flying (not a normal feature in real world aircraft). The Drifter is very much a VFR aircraft so intstrumentation is spartan however an ICOM IC-A22 radio is included which can be used for VOR navigation and the default GPS is also available and can be tilted for the ideal viewing angle or hidden if desired.

Full checklists are included and a Pilot's Handbook PDF is available in the package's Documentation folder.

Version 1.2 includes: New pilot and passenger models New Tablet Key commands to toggle Tablet and GPS Improved engine priming and starting Increased fuel capacities and more realistic fuel consumption rates Various changes to engine performance and flight characteristics Airframe icing effect 4 selectable levels of rolling resistance 3 options for windscreen reflections