Hobbsy

Well. Its been long day after long day, seemingly going in circles over the same old issues. The aircraft are prepared ready for our ferry flight to Bahrain. There is some paperwork issues, like the export licence still to sort. The stumbling block is a technical issue with an engine. Its being discussed in meeting after meeting with various parties. Some how a middle ground will have to be found...no letting up just yet! Once soughted we must get the aircraft to Bahrain, asap. With ops due to start on monday 8th! We are set ot now leave brazil on wednesday, hopefully flying to stop overnfght in Casablanca and cairo...this is something else likely to change. So we prepare, inspect, prepare some more. In the mean time we decided to go Karting! We however were driving ... read more

Finally, I cant believe its here! My departure day. As I prepare as always for trips its the usuall things that you hear in your mind before leaving. Its your mum and dad when you were off on that first adult holiday(adult-ish). " Have you your passport, wallet and tickets". It echoes through my mind each time I go away. Its almost like sod the suitcase, it matters not that you have not packed any clothes or shoes, as the 3 most important things ringing in my ears can get you out of any situation. The slightly unnerving comment my dad always likes to make, in reference to travelling. "Be carefull, safe journey" "If your going to crash, do it on the way the back". I know where he is coming from but it would be ... read more