The reason the aircraft is on the east apron was it has been having some repairs there after it's engine failure/forced landing in SA this time last year. Dennis Wisby and his fellas have done a great job and they were all a bit sad to see JTM depart. I took several for a quick circuit before departing for Aldinga-the 10-12kts quartering tailwind on 21R was 'exciting':
The CofG is a long way behind the main wheels on a 195-it hates quartering tailwinds.
The landing on 14 at Aldinga was MUCH less exciting. As I lined up on 21R I told the engineers "hey guys don't want you to worry but the last thing I landed was a 777 and I haven't flown this thing in two years"
If I were a Dr I would have awesome bed side manner
One was an ex AG pilot and remarked when we got back that had I told him I was a 777 pilot before we went he wouldnt have gone for the ride
Tomorrow we end up at YECH- via ANYTHING but a straight line- Warrnambool for lunch is about as much 'planning' as we thought appropriate this evening.