It was an early start this morning to catch Sounds Air flight S8 801 from Taupo to Wellington this morning with a 6.20am departure! YAWN!
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On descent in Wellington |
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My ride to Wellington, Pilatus PC12 ZK-PLX... |
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...with the flight from Westport parked in front of us, Pilatus PC12 ZK-PLT |
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In the afternoon Cessna Grand Caravan ZK-SAA was about to launch for Blenheim |
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And after it departed we boarded S8 812 back to Taupo in ZK-PLT |
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Departing Middle Earth and flying into the Murk |
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Over the Murk |
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And clearing skies for the descent into Taupo |
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Lake Rotongaio |
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And a sunnier day at Taupo than in Wellington |
I'm looking forward to flying Sounds Air again in September... I took advantage of the recent specials and booked a seat to Nelson and back on the Dominion Post newspaper service.
Nice!
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