FIFO fun
Jeff Hearn • February 20, 2020
From B787 to c150
Mark and I work on a fly in fly out style roster, so when our days off matched and the weather was perfect we decided to make the most of it. We flew to the Sunshine Coast for some controlled airspace practice and to visit a bar/restaurant I used to visit a lot during my ATPL study’s many years ago.
Mark flew us to the coast in his C150 and I enjoyed the view out of a more “hands on” airplane then I am used to. Flying below the clouds is also something I don’t get to do often so this was another plus for me, being able to look out the window. This is the style of flying you dream of as an airline pilot.
As I write this I am currently in Tokyo for ten weeks doing a type rating on the B787. The study never ends so I won’t be at the club comp for a few months. I am looking forward to operating the B787 with its modern systems (there are a lot) but nothing is as good as enjoying trip in a Cessna with a mate and going for a fun flight. Cheers Mark for a great memory.
Jeff Hearn - First Officer
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