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Post by pjw4118 on Feb 15, 2014 18:52:04 GMT 12
In December I flew AKLPPQ on Xmas eve and back three days later both in the jump seat of the Q300. Here's a few pictures. Xmas eve and a NOTHAM was posted in the cockpit regardilow flying Reindeer, a model supplied for a quick recognition   Tinsel encountered over the coast  First Officer correctly attired  On course on time where is PPQ  Here it is, nice to have GPS  Off we go with a new team to AKL   Hands free at FL 17.58  Waiuku and the Manukau  Back home, a big runway for a small plane  Thanks Team  Next time I might try AKL - PPO |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 15, 2014 19:41:09 GMT 12
Cool, not often you can get into the cockpit these days.
So, where the heck is PPQ and PPO?
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Post by beagle on Feb 15, 2014 19:59:18 GMT 12
ppq is paraparaumu
ppo is powell point in the bahamas
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Post by aeromuzz on Feb 17, 2014 11:33:52 GMT 12
Cool, not often you can get into the cockpit these days. Long story which probably nobody wants to hear but about 10 years ago I was fortunate enough to fly out of Queenstown in the jump seat of an ATR72. For a non-pilot it's got to be the best seat in the plane! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 17, 2014 12:49:29 GMT 12
I was really lucky to do a jump seat ride in the FlyDC3 Dakota from Ardmore part way to Whitianga. It was superb! Thanks again to Geoff and Jessica and the team for that one!
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Post by nosig on Feb 17, 2014 14:05:52 GMT 12
I was really lucky to do a jump seat ride in the FlyDC3 Dakota from Ardmore part way to Whitianga. It was superb! Thanks again to Geoff and Jessica and the team for that one! I second that! I went for a ride in her in the late 90's, and once they found out it was my birthday and that I held a PPL, I got to 'fly' jump seat for most of the trip, including landing back at Ardmore. I was grinning for weeks after, and I still do when I think about it. |
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