Last flight of March

Back from Thailand there's just enough time to get a last flight in March, showing my student Quinten's wife what it is he gets excited about up in the skyye.

I love these sunset flights and the last glimpse of sunrays over Durban

Our flight school Sling is awaiting it's branding

Commercial flights to Thailand via Dubai

I think I've said before I love airports and flying and take as many opportunities I can get to do some travelling. Our flight took us on Emirates to Dubai from Durban where we boarded the incredible A-380 for our flights to and from Bangkok - headed to the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan island, Thailand.

Qatar and our Emirates plane at King Shaka in Durban

The low landing speed of the A-380 is amazing - that a plane so heavy can remain in the sky at this speed

Final approach to Dubai airport after an evening flight from Durban. I was not in the cockpit so had to make do with the aircraft TV cameras to lead the way.

The massive wing of the Airbus A-380 needed to give the lift to keep us afloat

We went from aircraft to scooters in Thailand as our preferred method of transportation

Bangkok Airport

On the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan island

Flying

I know this is my aviation blog, but the first pic is of me flying without an aircraft.. at the Nelson Mandela Monument in the Howick area.

Virginia Airport, right downwind for runway 05 with the Stadium far left in the pic

Andrew having his first flight lesson with Dave

Dave congratulates William on completing his NPL licence

Dave takes his step-son Calvin for a flight