hurricanemk1c 195 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 The flight out of Iferouane was interesting, to say the least. With no scheduled flights and the An-32 gone back to the lessor, a quick search revealed nothing. At all. Getting to Sebha was going to be difficult Would you trust this pilot? I had to to meet the deadline And the stewardess wasn't much better. Although, she did look familiar..... "Sharon?" I ventured Turns out that Sharon wasn't too pleased about the lack of her in the challenge, and the rise of Jasmine in John's stories. So she fled to Africa and did odd jobs there. It was only then that I realised that I was actually tied into seat. Looks like some negotiation was required before I was allowed off the aircraft in Sebha. By the time I could see Matt and my ride out, Sharon had eventually released me, but followed me all the way. Looks like she's with me for the trip to Mitiga and homeward to Southampton. Having thanked Matt for the baton, we hurried over to the waiting aircraft, although Sharon nicked the baton out of the bag. "Just to make sure you take me!" My Embraer ERJ-170 hired from Egyptair Express was waiting for me in the heat When I entered the cockpit, everything was blank and a note was left on the captain's seat. "Enjoy" Luckily a few minutes of reading the manual, and allowing the IRS to set up, engine 1 was powered up Pushback left us right on the edge of the apron Heading out to the active runway Having got permission for departure and take-off, we proceed onto 31 for immediate departure "Ready?" I shout back to Sharon. The reply isn't printable but along the lines of "yes" Lift off A very postive climb out due to the light load. Gear is quickly tucked in Heading ever upwards A sneaky remote control shot of Sharon Heading upwards to our cruising altitude of 30,000ft Cruising along and Sharon relaxes a bit and starts to talk more about Africa. I won't bore you Halfway there. (Living on a Prayer?) Heading down Very low now, but still away from the airport and a bit fast Gear down And go around. Was waay too fast and high Sharon wasn't too happy about the rather steep turn around Heading around at about 170kts to keep in more control The airport's ahead, but to the left. This time though it'll be a full manual approach far earlier than last time Moments from touchdown with a 737-800 waiting for departure Heading off the runway... ...across another one.... ...and parked up on stand Over to you John. I wouldn't bring Jasmine with you..... Aircraft used: Wilco / feelThere E-Jets V1 Bonus marks for the artist and song the first two shots are from. Will be revealed in a few days time..... Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,284 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Congrats on leading the pilot board and on another flight well done. On the other hand I can't believe you didn't lay down your life to take the baton out of Sharon's rather greasy looking hands. Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Would you dare try to do that Brett?! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Oh my, what's happened to Sharon!!! Last time I saw her she was as happy as a bunny setting up a climbers retreat with my old pal Al.... I almost thought they had a thing going!!! Great flight and shots mate, and thanks for your big contribution to the ATWC!! As for the song/artist I wont say more than **cough, cough** remember to alter the filename mate **cough, cough** Although as it was coming from you I would have guessed a different band if I hadn't seen that clue Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Another great flight Kieran! I will be with you just as soon as I have........escaped! Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Terrific start getting the baton and a greasy female zombie off to a fast start. Based on the projected "Final Flight"...a fast bunch of legs will be necc to get the baton to the 70th and final leg on time....great start! Hope you fly the coop soon J.G. And now I see why Joe wasn't too miffed about the 146 charter out of Jamaica...seems the ATWC has deep lease pockets available. And silly me taking a couple under 7000 lb MTOW legs...I won't get to rent anything terribly expensive this time...maybe. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,284 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Would you dare try to do that Brett?! Well, I am always well armed but ran out of silver bullets so probably not, she scares the hell out of me. Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Terrific start getting the baton and a greasy female zombie off to a fast start. Based on the projected "Final Flight"...a fast bunch of legs will be necc to get the baton to the 70th and final leg on time....great start! Hope you fly the coop soon J.G. And now I see why Joe wasn't too miffed about the 146 charter out of Jamaica...seems the ATWC has deep lease pockets available. And silly me taking a couple under 7000 lb MTOW legs...I won't get to rent anything terribly expensive this time...maybe. ehmm.. that second leg you got requires something with a MTOW of 7000 lbs or more Matt... just saying... Still, you need to be able to get it out of that airport as well Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Right Stu...I knew that...Over 7000 lbs. The old grey jelly aint what it used to be. I am hoping something with an afterburner might be available...after what will probably prove to be a very cold and miserable crawl around a near frozen Swiss lake...I think I will be wanting something hot and fast. Oh, and the jelly finally figured out that we are filming the last leg ahead of the order so that you can produce the video hopefully in time to present it soon after we do the next to last leg. Getting my skype stuff hooked up on the other screen right now. Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks all! For those wondering what the video is, Lordi's Scare Force One. Check it out, if you dare (warning it is quite graphic!) Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Hi Chuck, Catching up on everything at the moment, an entertaining read and well done for getting us one stage closerQ Cheers, \joe Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 PS.. Nice video! Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Nice start Kieran. Always worth giving us girls a wide berth when we look like that Link to post Share on other sites
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