Flying in PNG

[TurboS7]

MAF is a great organization doing a lot of great things. There is the Aussie MAF which is in PNG. Then there is MAF/USA which is in Irian Jaya and all over the rest of the world. MAF/UK is based in Narobi and flies the central part of Africa. Air Serve is a came out of MAF and specializes in NGO operations mostly relief stuff. MAF does some tough flying but the people are great. One of my instructors at MAF landed one day on a strip in Irian Jaya with a Aero Commander 500B. It was one of those where you touch down at the bottom and apply full power to get to the top. Works better than a cable on a carrier. At the top you chisle out a turn around spot. Well my friend forgot to set the brake on the Aero Commander. While he was at lunch the Commander decided to explore the side of the mountain on its own. Can you imagine the expression on this poor guys face when he saw his ride home half way down the mountain in the bushes..........real wisdom comes from the school of hard knocks.