Up in the sky …. 20 Sept 2020

What a treat and what an experience!

Alana, a good mate turned 65 recently and to celebrate decided on a joy ride in the air.  I was her special and lucky (but unwilling) friend to accompany her.

The aircraft was an Open Cockpit WACO Biplane and is affectionately known as Marilyn as in Marilyn Monroe

She has a super sturdy aerodynamic airframe and has massive double wings, capacity of 275hp 12.5L, 7 cylinder Jacobs radial engine. 

She did look rather classy and sophisticated.

Passengers putting on a brave face

(Alana) Emily Earhart and (Jean) 
Amy Johnson - the real pilot Rodney is sitting in the rear.

Part of the Sunshine Coast

Our trip took in the Caloundra beaches, the Mooloolaba Spit, Pt Cartwright and the hinterland to Diamond Valley over Ewen Maddock Dam and Australia Zoo.  It was a lovely smooth flight with commentary from the pilot.  Of course the Queensland weather played the part to make it an unforgettable day.

Rodney the pilot even gave us more than we bargained for, on landing he opted for the grass instead of the tarmac to give us a special but safe landing.

Happy to be back on Terra Firma