Blogging is a feature of the Bazflyer's travels although one would have to admit the consistency of application has lacked somewhat over the past couple of years. Reasons why are now well in the past so let's leave these on the ground shall we and takeoff afresh for a Bazflyer journey to participate in the ANZAC centenary services at Gallipoli.
Well over a year ago, the Bazflyers entered separately in the ballot for a double pass to attend the ANZAC WW100 Gallipoli Commemorative Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove in Turkey 2015.
Months later Barry got the 'Sorry you have been unsuccessful email...', and with just a little apprehension Sandra opened hers, ' We wish to inform you that you have been successful...' "A double Pass, YES! We're going to Turkey."
At the time Bazflyers agreed that if they were lucky enough to win passes they would fly their Piper Comanche (ZK-BAZ) to Turkey - from ANZAC Cove on home base Taupo Airport to ANZAC Cove in Turkey. Unfortunately, the Bazflyer's dream of flying themselves had to be abandoned only a few weeks out from departure. There already had been a couple of delays to the planned departure date and with still unresolved gaps in preparations remaining, combined with the need to be in Turkey by mid April, Barry reluctantly made the call....safety is paramount and these were not the sort of pressures to occupy the cockpit on such a critical journey.
Maybe, the Bazflyers will pilot BAZ on similar long journey in the future when there is ample time available to sit-out unexpected delays or adverse weather. This time however, we are travelling by airlines and our first port of call is Hong Kong.
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