Sorry
Taildragger, Sharpie et al; I heard all the good stories about what the Hotel, Biccies Bar and Diner (love that description) were like back years ago.
However; when I was there I assure you that to call it a God forsaken place as I did was an understatement. In 1990/92 it was generally a run down, raskol ridden shadow of what once was! It was one of the few places in the Goilala where I always had a slightly uneasy feeling.
Must admit that the Tapini ILS made landing there oh-so-bloody easy!!! Still remember a tiny Cu just off the end of the runway which you could see around and behind just before the turn onto final. For about one second I was totally IMC on short finals. Would'nt have missed
that experience for quids!!
You only live twice. Once when
you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.