OFF TO CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA HERE WE COME!

The decision was made, we are heading south to Cairns, Australia a few days earlier than planned. But now, to make it happen…

First, I physically had to file the flight plans for each aircraft at Madang Airport.

Within the documents received for the Journey, each participant has a copy of every flight plan for each leg. This helped in saving time. I was able to retrieve the Mount Hagen to Cairns flight plan from everyone’s binders and replaced the departure point to Madang – our current location.

The filing of the flight plans was nicely done and very efficient.

We are officially on our way to Australia – the main event of our Journey to Australia! With Australia comes westernized society, a change from our past few stops. 

I was able to find connectivity at Madang Airport and was able to download the latest weather on my iPad to share with my fellow pilots.

Looks OK and G, back home, confirms that the only weather is over land in PNG.

This weather climbed high, even at FL450 we were in the clouds – IMC conditions until we reached the coast and blue skies prevailed. 

First glimpses of the Great Barrier Reef

Australia mainland!

Hawker Pacific, flight services, is our trusted partner for this part of the world providing great service and FBO facilities.

Safe flight, beautiful weather, stunning views and a taste of  US amenities.