Telegraph Grant Taylor, Rourke Walsh and Angela Pownall, News Corp Australia Network
“My biggest concern is how hot it is today and the lack of wind,” Mr Lynch said in the message.
“Perth gets very hot compared to back east I’ve noticed.”
Mr McCormack, who runs Red Baron Seaplanes, said Mr Lynch had also been battling with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to allow him to fly in the Australia Day air show right up until the 11th hour.
The approval was finally granted on January 24 and a delighted Mr Lynch left a voice message on Mr McCormack’s phone that day saying: “Guess what mate, I got my type rating and everything through from CASA... and I am pretty happy about that as it means I will be in the show.”
Ms Cakrawati was also nervous about the flight and had originally intended to stay on the ground, before changing her mind at the last minute.
She told friends on social media earlier in the day that she was: “Super excited yet nervous. I can do it, wish me luck.”
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