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Leg 10: Blantyre to Riyadh - Part 2 of 3


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We begin the next section of Leg 10 with two new, more experienced pilots, Al and Ross. They seem to have a poetic nature to their speech, as you are about to experience...

Jomo Kenyatta to Bole Intl, Part 2 of 3, of Leg 10

Al: Hi ross, what Aircraft are we Flying?

Ross: The guy said an A300, he better not be lying.

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Al: Yup! He was right! There she stands!

Ross: Hmmm... She looks heavy, I wonder how she lands?

Al: Light as a feather! She'll just glide down.

Ross: Good! Because I'm not going around.

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Al: Our preflights are done, time to get going.

Ross: You know, I would've much preferred a Boeing.

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Al: Well - We're lined up. Is the baton secure?

Ross: It's as safe as it'll ever be without tying it to the floor.

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Al: V1! Rotate!

Ross: Arrghh!! This bit I hate!

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Al: Now we're going into the climb.

Ross: We're leaving airspace. Give ATC the sign.

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Al: The view ahead looks lovely and blue.

Ross: Wait! Who's in control? Me or you?

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Al: Wow! Look at that sun!

Ross: I know. ATWC sure is fun.

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Al: Lots of Cumulus clouds in the air.

Ross: Just makes you want to stare...

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Al: Okay. Now - We're in the cruise

Ross: The distance left to HAAB gives me the blues...

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Al: Not far now! It won't be long.

ross: Okay Al. I hope you're not wrong.

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Al: Only 80NM off. We're in the decent!

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Ross: Ugh. When we land we need a hotel to rent.

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Al: That's all fine. Joe pays for that.

Ross: Awesome then. I'm putting on my celebration hat.

Al: What's that then?

Ross: Just a cap made from feathers of Wren.

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Al: Gear down. Flaps down. Spoilers armed.

Ross: I really hope the baton hasn't been harmed.

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Al: There's the runway! We're finally here!

Ross: I hope Joe pays for the expenses on beer...

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Al: We're off the runway! Wait... Is that confetti?

Ross: Probably

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:thum:

Oh what a joyful post...

I've seen a lot and it's better than most!!

That was great fun Jack thanks!

Al: What's that then?

Ross: Just a cap made from feathers of Wren.

That's pushing it a bit :faint:

Thanks for getting the Baton safely and cleanly to Bole, I am looking forward to the next instalment on to Riyadh :winka:

Cheers

Joe

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Great post once again...

The weather looked like it was taking a turn for the worse on the last couple of shots...

But where's the confetti throwing smile when we need one :nea:

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