Matt and Darren were really spoilt this morning. Our friend (another
Matt) who we met in Mataranka with his family, is a pilot for Pearl Aviation and
took us out to Mungalala – Trustcott Airfield (tip of WA) to pick up passengers
and return them to Darwin. These guys had been working out on the rigs drilling
for gas & oil and had finished their 2 weekly shifts. We flew (1.25 hours
each way) on a Metro 23 twin prop which caters for about 20 passengers. It was
noisy but a lot of fun.
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| Matt checking the prop & it does spin! Phew says Darren. |
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| Guess what I want to be when I grow up? |
We saw some spectacular scenery (a little cloudy at times) and a
highlight was pilot Matt making a special pass for us over King George Falls. Little
Matt also enjoyed a couple of sleeps during the flights – must have thought the
auto pilot was on so he could nap. I must also thank Matt’s wife Eunice, who
took Hayley & Amy overnight allowing us to go out for dinner and give Michelle
a needed sleep in when Matt and Darren were on the flight.
A top day - Thanks
Matt & Eunice
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| King George Falls |
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| This is a tuff job flying! |
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