We’re now on the East coast after driving over from Taranaki. It’s time to find a plane to borrow! After wandering the airport my roads led to the Tauranga Aero Club, otherwise known as Air Discovery.
I jump into their 172 with one of the instructors, with Beth in the back seat, looking forward to her first ride with me as the pilot! We take off, do a little bit of cruising over Matakana Island, then two circuits before returning it for a landing.
Yes.. yes.. not bad.. it has two wings, a couple of wheels, four seats, a go button, I think it will do nicely. So now I am ready to go for some cruisin’ with a local plane, tomorrow could be the day.
Technical: Dual 0.7, local flying.