I still live with all my time in PNG aviation beautifully remembered.
P2- PNG & P2-PNG were my two favourite aircraft as Porters. I introduced the B200 which became P2-PNG when CAA stole the rego’s off Macair. It was Michael Somare’s personal transport and he loved it. I trained up Clive McClever to fly it for after I went back to Norfolk Island Airlines. It was Green and Guy who established the gliding club after leaving the refuelling to the fuel bois. Big mistake.
it is such a shame to see PNG going the way it has. I am constantly reminded that I along with so many other lapun’s should record our stories for posterity, but, how many of us have. I believe Graham Syphers was in the process when he crossed over the bridge and Lyn tells me she is getting it tidied up for publishing. It should be a good read.
lukim yu.
Lapun Jed.
Originally Posted by
tail wheel
Is P2-CAA the B200 that belonged to The legendary Moresby Gliding Club? I think it was originally P2-PNG when bought to replace the original Cessna 421, if so it must be over 35 years old?
This trick will have no impact
If I fill her up with fuel
I’ll take enough for Top of Climb
And glide in from Mount Yule”
