The ATP at Ronaldsway flew out this week too. God only knows what state this poor beast was in, after spending so many months sat at the southern next to the sea... when I flew the ATP, they only had to spend a night in the wind and rain to start acting up and falling over at the first sign of being asked to go flying.
I would be amazed if that thing woke up and had all it's vital systems working, autofeather amongst them....We all saw it go, and most of us had our hearts pumping as we wished the crew good luck in getting airbourne.
It's been nearly six years since I last flew one, G-MANU, formally G-BUUP and star of the Liverpool slide..... I don't miss the aircraft, but I do miss the good times at Manx though!
Best of luck to all of you looking for work and a safe future.....shame there's so many BACONers also looking for all those jobs....
