sunday morning blues
up here where it is grim, it is the job of the observers and pilot (yes pilot) to wash our kite on a sunday morning.
we take it to the designated 'washing stand' and use a variety of sponges and brushes on our beast. its a filthy job especially during the winter months.
there is a company that will do it for you, but our chief constable prefers that we save the x hundred pounds for flying instead.
i often wonder what all the passengers think as they taxi past us. hope they realise they are getting value for money.
p.s. when we got our new helicopter we had to wash it twice a week, wednesdays and sundays.
importantly though, washing it by hand gives us the chance to inspect the aircraft up close, and as a result any defects or damage are quickly spotted and rectified. a good flight safety measure.
anyone still awake?
TFC