It is now possible that Norman will not be able to enter Taiwan until next Tuesday (17th August). This is due to the complicated entry permissions for an aircraft of G-YROX’s specification. So once again, it’s not the weather or technical problems holding Norman up but red-tape. He is being accommodated and looked after at Laoag by one of the ground-handlers from the airport and will be catching up on paperwork and route planning whilst on the ground.
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The General Manager from Angeles Flying Club, Tony Willis, at Woodland Air Park where Norman spent two days has been able to send us some photographs of Norman and G-YROX during their stay.
The first one shows Norman and G-YROX parked on the immaculate lawn outside the airfield’s terminal.
The third photo shows Norman and G-YROX departing Woodland Air Park. This air to air shot was taken by Tony Willis as he and Jay Cook flew in formation with Norman as an escort out of Woodland’s air space.
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The General Manager from Angeles Flying Club, Tony Willis, at Woodland Air Park where Norman spent two days has been able to send us some photographs of Norman and G-YROX during their stay.
The first one shows Norman and G-YROX parked on the immaculate lawn outside the airfield’s terminal.
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| (Photo by T. Willis) |
The second photograph shows Norman and G-YROX outside the hangars at Woodlands with Mr. Jay Cook in the rear seat. Mr Cook was the chap who helped Norman with the 25 hour maintenance checks and was also Norman’s host during his stay at Woodlands.
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| (Photo by T. Willis) |
The third photo shows Norman and G-YROX departing Woodland Air Park. This air to air shot was taken by Tony Willis as he and Jay Cook flew in formation with Norman as an escort out of Woodland’s air space.
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| (Photo by T. Willis) |
Norman is trying to find a way around the red-tape and if there is any progress the news will be posted here.
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Great photos by Tony. Lets hope you are able to enter Taiwan and continue on towards Japan in the coming weeks. You look pleased as punch in the photo leaving Woodlands. Wishing you luck Norman ... WTG.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed that Norman is able to fly soon. The photos are great. Many thanks for sharing those.
ReplyDeleteFantastic to see G-YROX looking so immaculate and Norman looking so happy. It's good to see you were well looked after at Woodland's by Tony and Jay. I hope the dreaded red-tape doesn't hold you up too long. Enjoy Laoag and here's to a swift departure soon :-)
ReplyDeleteSometimes blessings come in different disguises.
ReplyDeleteYou now have time over the following days to plan your route ahead, this will enable you to overcome any other obstacles along your flight path.
You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Seems like a good excuse to take a well deserved, short break. Brilliant photos & thanks to all of those who are supporting you, Norman. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteYour project rocks! Just passed the link to my brother who recently was given a 6 month death sentence in his fight against astrocytoma in his spinal cord.
ReplyDeleteI hope he finds your survival of cancer & righteous celebration of life as inspiring as I did.
What's a few days to wait? You're still here! Enjoy the journey, the scenery, and all the wonderous things you see from your contraption.
yay!
I think Norman's quest is an inspiration to many and I hope Norman's story brings hope to your brother. Wish him well from all Norman's followers.
ReplyDeleteOne thing though...I don't think 'Roxy', Norman's autogyro would take kindly to being called a contraption, lol. She is very proud :-)
Great pictures Norman! Nice to see you looking so well! Thanks for posting them. We can't get enough! Barbs xx
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Taiwan. But make sure you get here before the typhoons start rolling in. No fun flying when it rains horizontally. :)
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