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Old 18th Dec 2007, 10:54
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olderairhead
 
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One more thing to think about Dick, just in case you were not aware, Williamtown is a military airport.

They have jet fighters operating there. Fast ones.

Have you ever seen a jet fighter return to the circuit and do circuit entries?

They are done well below 1,000 feet at high speed and very close to the coast if 12 is in use.

Also are you aware that on many occasions they return with minimum fuel and declare a low fuel state and cannot afford to mess with anyone, including you. They have to land ASAP.

Oh, but sorry says the controller, Dick is holding at nobby's and he wants priority.

Sure thing Bud, I'll just do an eject way off the coast just to make sure he can do his transit at 500.

Oh and by the way, can you send us a rubber ducky and tell dick to have a nice unhindered flight and apologise for any inconvenience we may have caused.

And while you are at it just drop a note to the minister for defense explaining why I just disposed of a $100 mil aircraft in the ocean. When he knows it was to help dick, he will understand.
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