Sometime around noon the loading and trial flights were completed, and Bill and John took the plane in to fuel it up.
There were the wing tip tanks to fill.
There were the main tanks and the belly tanks…
And the belly tank is slow to fill.
And the black Turtlepac bladder tank.
The trick is to get the air out and the fuel in.
After a quick lunch, John and Bill are more than ready to go.
Bill and John do the last minute checks.
The weather is better to the east.
Taxi out
Over Campbell River
Heading East to go over the Coast Range to Prince George
But before the plane left, the Sealand Aviation crew took the time to say bon voyage
Thanks to the crew! and to Bob Kobzey for the best pictures.
Best of luck, dear Bill!!
Amazing new adventure! I hope we can meet soon again so as to hear your stories after completing this unbelievable flight from Campbell River to Finland.
I will be following your progress online.
Best regards.
Alberto