I wasn't a friend of Des', but am one of several friends who were customers of his at his automotive repair business here in Wynnum. He talked about the Dragon and suggested a flight with him which I will always regret not doing.
The thing we all appreciated about Des was his manner in dealing with us as mechanical dunces. He was always fair, communicative and did what he said he would do. He was the only mechanic who made our wives not feel stupid because he treated them with respect when they brought their cars in for service.