Sixteen members attended the first session of 'The Sky's the Limit' where we enjoyed listening to our speaker for the day, Mark Carr.
Mark started his flying career with the RAAF and transferred to the navy where he flew fighter jets. It was interesting to hear his experience in landing a jet on a moving carrier in rough weather, not for the faint hearted that is for sure.
Following his military career Mark became a pilot with Cathay Pacific, flying the Jumbo 747's. Mark described the difficulty in landing at Kia Tak airport in HongKong, his computer images gave us some idea of how low over the buildings the aircraft needed to fly to safely land. Fabulous views for the pilots and passengers alike.
Mark has written a book called Written In The Sky telling of his life experiences in aviation.
We hope next session to visit Wangaratta airfield and take a guided tour around the hangar where old aircraft are being rebuilt and restored.
Mark started his flying career with the RAAF and transferred to the navy where he flew fighter jets. It was interesting to hear his experience in landing a jet on a moving carrier in rough weather, not for the faint hearted that is for sure.
Following his military career Mark became a pilot with Cathay Pacific, flying the Jumbo 747's. Mark described the difficulty in landing at Kia Tak airport in HongKong, his computer images gave us some idea of how low over the buildings the aircraft needed to fly to safely land. Fabulous views for the pilots and passengers alike.
Mark has written a book called Written In The Sky telling of his life experiences in aviation.
We hope next session to visit Wangaratta airfield and take a guided tour around the hangar where old aircraft are being rebuilt and restored.
Mark signing books at the end of the session
Claire Rudolph
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