TapA321 0 Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 I'm terribly sorry for the long delays and countless unplanned events that have happened around this flight, but I finally got some spare time on my hands and got an early flight to Zurich to meet up with Phil who, I believe, has had him and the baton booked into a city hotel in Zurich for nearly 3 weeks. Thanks Phil! So with the baton in my pocket I set off to the terminal to sort out an aircraft. After waiting at Customer Services for three hours, I received a signed confirmation from Swiss's cheif executive allowing me to continue the Around the World Challenge to Prague in a Swiss Saab 200. :clap: Our starting location: 9:50am. Il fait Mauvais. With the baton relaxing in First Class, I got to work in the cockpit and received the pushback clearance. We're cleared for taxi to the active, but due to a terminal inspection, we have to take the long way round. 10:18am. still Il fait Mauvais. We're cleared for takeoff! :clap: Rotating, Looking over a busy terminal. We're in for a treat here! Turning towards our cruise heading. 13 000ft and we're finally out of that murk! The Alps in the distance (I think) :?: Some snowy villages down below. Cruising at 23 000ft. Starting to make our descent towards Prague and Ruzyne. A gear-down approach. For some reason an easyjet A319 is cleared for takeoff as I'm cleared to land! I'd better be quick off the runway! 11:55am. Il fait beau! Down safely - Welcome to Ruzyne. Compliments to reef for providing the grass. Our destination: Unfortunately, this is my last flight onboard the ATWC. :sad: I hope you have enjoyed this flight (and my other two flights) and I wish the following 13 flights (now only 8) the best of luck! We must keep that baton safe! I appreciate all your patience! Best Regards, George : Tap Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Way to go, George - Ace posting, mate! And well worth the wait - thanks for that. I'm sure I'm going to have to look at this post again and again - the atmosphere and aesthetics are really excellent - thanks for sharing. Cheers - Dai. :clap: Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Brilliant post George :clap: Some great editing, there's one angle in there I had not seen before that had me almost standing on my head to view Well worth the wait and thanks for taking time out to catch up with us. Unfortunately, this is my last flight onboard the ATWC. I hope you have enjoyed this flight (and my other two flights) and I wish the following 13 flights (now only 8) the best of luck! We must keep that baton safe! As I have mentioned previously we are hoping to get another challenge off the ground, still no idea yet but the Mods have been coming up with some great ideas. If anyone wants to make any suggestions then please PM or mail me. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Nice work, George. Thanks for posting. John Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Brilliant job George, each and every shot was well worth the wait. Link to post Share on other sites
1mag1n3 0 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Good job, nice leg indeed :good Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Better late than never - and these were well worth the wait. A fantastic post Tap, loved it! Dave :-) Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Tap You know what they say, better late than never! Some great shots there! If you all look in the screenshots section, you will find why I'm late replieing! Kieran Link to post Share on other sites
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