Grist Lake, 2.4.2003

Dear friends of the blue skies... As I wrote in my last report, Victoria and me finished up the works for the Black Threat campaign, and prepared to move towards Banff, where we want to participate in the glider contest. Shortly before I attended the closing meeting and press conference at Grist Lake lodge, Victoria was walking around the crowd, "throwing her ears" into the ongoing discussions between VIPs. She always does that, when we are about to relocate for an adventure or something the like. And usually she comes back to me with some excellent business opportunities. It wasn't any different this time. With her winning smile, she convinced 8 oil company VIPs that their return flight to Edmonton would be boring in one of those Citation jets, while the same flight in the Waterpipe is an invaluable experience. We supported this statement by asking for exorbitant fees. This did the rest, and the VIPs accepted the offer - and we knew our trip would pay off fine. 27.3.2003, 10:50 - take off from Grist Lake. With that loveable sound the Shvetsov ASh-62IR engine, the Waterpipe was leaving the gravel strip smoothly, and we began climbing for cruise altitude, while adjusting the heading towards Edmonton. Within minutes after take off, the VIPs all could be seen pressing their noses at the windows, enjoying the combination of the view and the sound, and really start to enjoy the physical sensations of "floating" in the air with a Waterpipe. (BTW: those Archipelago Afterburner weed isolation is a big help in my customer relations management and satisfaction programm. Once people are starring from the windows. The etheric oils diffuse out of the cabine walls, and tend to augment the intensity of all sensations, while making the passengers quiet, smiling and be content with themself... and therefore with our services too) After a uneventful flight with lots of giggling in the cabine, we were approaching Edmonton Intl. ILS for rw 34. I prepared myself and configured the Waterpipe for the landing, while Victoria was making sure that the VIPs don't forget to stop floating above their seats, and secure themself with the seat belts... I always have the same initial problem, entering busy airspace after being a pure VFR pilot for weeks... Landed shortly after 12:16 in Edmonton, cleared runway at the first taxiway, and drove the Waterpipe to the gates, so the VIPs would have a premium service until the very latest second of our flight. So, Victoria, the Waterpipe and I are now in Edmonton, looking for some cargo business to cover the second leg of the relocation trip: towards Banff! Clear sky! Hak