G'day Jose,
We made it mate!! But without you and Miguel we would still be freezing our rear ends off in Seia!! Many thanks again for all your help. Thanks too for translating the menu for the less adventurous eaters in the crew. Personally I just loved the local dishes.
The old lady did not give us any problems at all. A small oil leak from where the left oil cooler thermostatic bypass was bolted to the engine only, but the left actually used less oil than the right. Oil consumption was "book figures" all the way and fuel consumption about 90 gph (360 litres).
She trued out at just under 130 knots at 7500'. We all got very wet when flying in rain, but the hull is tight. No water after our splash and go at Rathmines.
We owe you a great debt! Richard, Chris, Bernie and I raised our glasses of champagne to you and Seia on our arrival.
Thanks mate!
Hal
