Bandit Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 A mate came to me in a panic this morning and asked if I could do him a huge favour and rush a package for him to Launceston. Seems he had found a potential investor for the latest invention he'd been working on and they wanted to see it right away. Since he was a mate, the weather was good and he was paying the fuel bill I was happy for the excuse to take my Liberty XL for a run so I said yes! I headed out to Moorabin. Got the bird out of her private hanger and departed for the 'Apple Isle'. Weather enroute was perfect - a great day for flying. Soon I was leaving the great brown land and headed SSE out across the Tasman ocean. Nothing but water - Man I'd hate to have to ditch here! Fuel's good, engine's good, no land so no choice - I press on! Land in sight! Following the track South down the Tamar River ... I soon have Launceston in sight... On the downwind leg Left turn onto finals.. As I taxi to the terminal the place seems deserted except for two rather suspicious looking men who seem anxious about my arrival. One guy's on the phone and he's gesticulating for me to hurry up. I think to myself "This looks sus. What sort of 'investments' are these guys into?" The guy on the phone looks like a drug baron and he's brought his 'muscle'. I dont chance it. I gun the engine and taxi out and depart pronto. Wait until I get my hand on that 'mate' - he's got some explaining to do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolter van der Spoel Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Great screens Bandit The story seems right in caracter with your name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowflyer Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Wooow........! SUPERB!!! Shots Mark! And a awesome AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwolb Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 great story, and great pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Great story and pics ,but what you witnessed were secret squirrell talks on the oil fields here in Bass Straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice_King Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Great story and shots. Unfortunately I am going to be a pain in the backside, the word is "FINAL" singular and NOT "Finals" Plural as is stated in so many places in so many forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Well done, great shots and a good story. Goober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailgunner Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 ...and by so many pilots in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnip Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I saw that dude on the phone last week. I'd hate to see his bill. Oh well, I guess all that COKE he is waiting on will pay for it. Yer right, he looks like a drug baron. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennyson Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I Know, I know, he's on the phone to some guy at Caboolture airport. I saw him yesterday and thought he was suspicious too, so i called homeland security. I didn't hang around to see the gophers arrive so I'm not sure if they got him or not..........hahaha I think it's the coffee and the late nights.... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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