Easy flying

Today was an easy day's flying. Although it was 7 hours in sometimes turbulent conditions we didn't have to speak to a single person and the radios were generally silent. The joys of Australian desert flying.

The highlight was flying over Ayres Rock. Jan hadn't seen it before and he took some great photos.

We made it to Coober Pedy for fuel in the expected 7 hours and considered pressing on to Horsham on the same day but ultimately decided against it. A mistake as it turns out since just after we checked in the Brand brothers sent me a text inviting us for roast dinner at their house. Next time maybe.

Some Wrights Air Pilots, Liam and Michael, had been good enough to shift enough of the resident Coober Pedy dust from the back of their ute to carry us into town. John's pizza restaurant (famous in cbp) for dinner proved very satisfying.

With one more flying morning left, I am starting to feel that sense of loss that comes after big events. Although I can't claim a particular sense of pride in my own achievements since I have been helped so much along the way, I guess the project is sizeable and the completion of it is a privilege few can claim.

But I must resist the urge to be retrospective. I will save that for a dedicated photo wrap up.

Approximate Track Miles:    960 NM
Hobbs Time:         6.9 hours
Fuel Uplift in Broome:     276 litres
Fuel price:      AUD $2.78