On the 3rd March the team left Palmers Island for Tyagorah via the Easternmost point of mainland Australia, Cape Byron. A few rainshowers en-route but generally fairly uneventful. Over the last few flights it has become particularly noticeable how much more tropical it has become. Banana plants at south west rocks and now sugar cane fields everywhere. Jo at Tyagorah kindly found us hangar space and we went off to see the local sights. The following morning (4th march) we got up at 6.00am to find the wind already strong so had a few extra hours much needed sleep. We then spent a majority of the day undertaking maintenance tasks on the planes before getting airborne at 6pm in reduced strength but still strong winds. We flew the 67 miles to Jacobs Well in just 54 minutes. Thanks to Ian and Jules for collecting us from the airfield and driving us in to Brisbane. We now intend spending a couple of days in Brisbane before moving north again. More soon, jim, John and Keith.
Comment by Derek_Tremain (2002-03-10 00:46:30)
Hello - just testing the message board
Comment by John (2002-03-09 23:18:54)
I’ve not missed work so far ;-) Nor would you if you had flown 60 hours in a month ! Its been a great experience so far & looking forward to telling you all aout it.
Comment by John (2002-03-09 23:20:42)
Have there been having problems with the technology then ?
Glad you are keeping in touch though. John
Comment by Ingrid_and_Jim (2002-03-07 10:08:27)
great to hear from you. Oz is fantastic - no jellyfish yet nor crocs but I’ll be on my way home by then. Flying is also a great way to see the country and land next to all those beaches
bye for now
Ingrid
Comment by John (2002-03-09 23:16:40)
Glad you are progress chasing Amir :-) Whats bootp ?
Comment by John (2002-03-09 23:22:33)
Cheers for the confidence booster ;-) I was looking at some of the old photos @ Chris’ & theres a few where you aren’t looking too good either ! Hows the IR going ? John
Comment by jim (2002-03-07 10:04:08)
Thanks Tom,
Not looking forward to the crocs, will stay high!!
Can see why you’re off again though.
jim
Comment by Jim_Pearce (2002-03-07 10:02:05)
Thanks Jenny,
Pleased to say the first aid course has been of no use whatsoever, in the nicest possible way of course!!!
Lets hope it stays that way.
Jim, John and Keith
Comment by Darren_J_Longhorn (2002-03-06 09:49:24)
Very f*****g envious. Here the weather is shit, the pub almost flooded and the share price has dropped through the floor. I wish I had the balls to just get up and do something.
Comment by John (2002-03-09 23:25:28)
But when I’m back home & unemployed you might see things differently ! I would still make the choice I have though. Bring the family down when I get back & I’ll take you flying again. Cheers John
Comment by Rachel (2002-03-07 09:00:20)
Hi John & Co. 1⁄2 a day’s flying & that was rough! No wonder we are so keen for your news! We never miss a chance to show off your exploits to visitors! You are zipping around the map! Well done, Much respect Rachel
Comment by John (2002-03-09 23:28:37)
Glad you got some flying in at last ! Done about 70 hours out here now & I have to say that I haven’t lost any enthusiasm for it ;-) Just keeps getting better. If you are boring visitors with the trip details now - just wait till i get back !
Comment by Derek_Tremain (2002-03-10 00:48:23)
It was great to see you zooming off into the distance. We had a slow trip home to Caboolture and a difficult crosswind landing.
Safe flying
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