Things might be looking good - Ive had a few phone calls from an operator in Halls Creek with a possible job. Not a lot of detail so far, but it looks positive. Its going to be an interesting part of the country to work in, with its own unique hazards. I have been strongly advised to bring plenty of Vicks VapoRub to smear under my nose to mask certain odours, but if that's as hard as the area gets, I think I'll be OK!

Ive now done a few hours in the 210, but I dont think that the ten hours the flying school 'recommended' is actually that much of a benefit. Ive got nearly five, and the instructor let it slip the other day that five is actually plenty. So rather than spending large amounts of money getting large amounts of hours, I'll round out the five, and head off with that.

My task over this weekend has been making a list of every company in the areas of Australia I am considering (which is a large section of land, everywhere from Townsville to Broome), find out contact details for them all, and attempt to contact each and every chief pilot and ask for a job. Hopefully I will get some nibbles before leaving Sale, which will make it a lot easier, but I am not greatly expecting miracles. It still might be a long drive...