Since Mareeba is home to the MAF heavy engineering base responsible for maintenance on aircraft operating in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Arnhem Land, Timor-Leste and Bangladesh, the
brand-new Cessna Caravans that are heading to PNG this year are currently here, being refitted for MAF operations.
After my assessments for today were finished, I had the opportunity to sit in 'row 2' while one of the engineers was signed off by a flight instructor to be able to taxi the aircraft and perform ground engine tests. The engine makes a lovely sound and hopefully it won't be too long before I'll get to fly one myself!
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| Getting ready to take the Caravan for some taxiing practise |
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| Engineer John and instructor Andy performing checks before starting the engine |
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You know the plane is heading for PNG when the passenger
briefing card is written in Tok Pisin (Pidgin English) |
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| A very impressive aircraft! |
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