Tim_A 984 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 'It'll be perfectly safe,' Beejay said outside the hotel. 'There were expecting a plane with two people on board, flown by -- no disrespect -- a pommie bastard. They won't be looking for one Aussie in a taxi.' 'You're sure?' I asked. 'Yeah, no worries. I'll just turn on my cheeky charm. I'll be on a plane out of here before lunch time, and they'll be paying me to go!' We fist bumped and Beejay got into the waiting taxi. I watched as the vehicle drove into the distance in a cloud of noxious smoke and a loud backfire. I shook my head and picked my way across the street to the airstrip. The plane was still on the tiny apron and after a quick prefilight and visit from the fuel bowser, I was quickly off the ground. I hadn't bothered to file a flight plan, since it was a nice day, and anyway, who wants to leave a paper trail? I settles at a cruising altitude of 3500 ft, for what was hopefully to be a 50 minute flight along the coast. Tourists sightseeing - nothing unusual there . . . Hmm. A mysterious line of craters, giving the appearance that Putinfeld had been strafing the island from space! We're approaching the capital, Noumea. I wonder whether the cops are still waiting for us at the airport? I'm gonna stay just outside controlled airspace anyhow, no point in attracting attention. Might be my imagination, but I think I can see one or two flashing lights . . . Looks like we're in the clear! The rendezvous with JG is on the neighbouring island of Île des Pins (aka the Isle of Pines). Another reason for misdirecting any pursuers. It's a small island, and we wouldn't be hard to spot. Final. Again I'm approaching non-radio, although I've sent a blip on the company frequency. Hopefully JG is listening . . . Hmm, there's been a lot of rural development since I checked google maps back in the hotel. But the developers seem to have nicked the airport apron. Oh well, I'm not staying long - just long enough for JC to buy me a drink in the exotically named "airport bar" JG, I'm here! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 You two make a great team! Nice one Time (& Beejay) Hope JG gets to you and the baton before Putenfeld catches up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Nice story advancement, leaving a few dangling ends that could be tied into another story line. Well done "One Time" Tim as Steph has just dubbed thee in the post above ...despite the two legs flown. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Nice one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wain 879 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 great one-two...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,253 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Beautiful spot to end your leg Tim, great pics and PIREP. Be careful, JG never has just one drink. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 @Brett. I.... I... I resemble that... I resnt...I rnsent... Oh bugger gis anova gin! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OzWookiee 151 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 However DID I get off that island? Stay tuned folks! Great PIREP mate =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 984 Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 lol. that's your story mate. But I'd love to read it . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,464 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Nice one Tim, you have more guile than I thought Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Great ending - nice and quiet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Good post Tim.. you two should hook up again good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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