Kiwi Pilot Kidnapped in West Papua

[planecrazy]

Thoughts with this chap, they have torched his plane, hope he gets home safe and sound.

www.9news.com.au/world/separatist-rebels-in-papua-say-kidnapped-nz-pilot-is-safe/a30897e0-b468-4652-a6a1-3f3fa78a8e96?ref=BP_RSS_ninenews_2_papuan-rebels-threaten-to-kill-kiwi-pilot-in-chilling-video_150223

[johnnyfalcon]

Thanks for starting this thread, I've been meaning to but been a bit distracted...

I've known Phil since 2006 when he was beginning his flight training. We've flown together, most memorably doing aerobatics over Lake Wakatipu in a Pitts S-2. Inverted spins and outside loops included!

Go well Phil, take each day as it comes, and know our thoughts are with you, your Mum and Dad, siblings, and your immediate family.