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Departures, Echo Whiskey Victor, turning left onto 080, passing through 500 on

climb to 800.

And looking forward to a couple of kilos of prawns.

Echo Whiskey Victor, this is Big Sky Base.

Yo, Ronnie, what's up? I just spoke to your mascot refuelers. Apparently they

filled your ox tanks with jet fuel instead of avgas.

Got to get back here quick.

Oh, I don't believe it. This can't be happening.

Did you hear that? You've got to land immediately.

Hang on, Ronnie. Who did you speak to?

What's it matter, mate? If you turn your ox tanks on, your engines will stop

dead. Well, did you speak to the refueller himself?

I don't know. I just spoke to someone at the refuelling company.

And what name do you give it?

I don't know.

I think it started with Z, but what's it matter?

Not Zemit.

That's it.

But listen, mate, you're in trouble. Get back here now.

Ronnie, it's a gag. I can feel it. We used to use that name all the time when

were pulling stunts.

Dammit. Just get my perfectly tuned plane back here. I'm not taking any

Why? We've just got the contract printed.

Looks like Avgas to me.

Can you stop breathing down my bloody neck?

I've got a do's sign on the dotted line. I can't believe this.

No, the tuna's a bit late.

Late? Can't happen.

If we miss that flight to Tokyo, we can get the whole deal goodbye.

That's the right fuel. I could have kept going.

Yeah, you're right.

It's a false alarm.

It's 100 % avgas.

That's great.

How does that happen?

I knew it.

Damn it.

Yeah, I know who made that call.

Well, Jordan almost him on.

Didn't think I was going to get here, did you?

Well, you didn't.

Tuna's already been picked up by Icarus. He'd be halfway to Sydney by now.

What? He said you were having engine trouble and you'd never make it.

Well, you weren't here. I've got a business to run, Chris. You've got to

reliable.

What, did you get the pilot's name?

He said to give you a message.

Said to say he's a meat, was he?

OK. Thanks.

Chivityum.

Ciao.

Great expectations.

What are you reading something like that for?

It's June.

She's doing an arts degree.

I haven't been able to get her to do anything.

It's always too busy studying.

So I thought to myself, bugger it.

If you can't beat them, join them.

Thought I'd try and find out what all the attraction was. So I asked if I

borrow one of the books, and this is it.

And what do you think?

Well, I'm finding it a bit heavy going.

Can't seem to get past page 51.

Who's Salmon? That was a joke name we used to use in the Alice when we were

pulling stunts.

You know, sugar in the tank.

Metal shavings in the oil filter.

Guess you had to be there.

Well, well, Eddie Charles.

What rock did you crawl out from underneath?

Good to see you again too, Chris.

Thought you were still in PNG.

Haven't you heard? I've taken over as general manager of Icarus.

You're kidding.

It'd be dumb enough to put you in charge of anything. Well, you can talk after I

save you on that this afternoon.

Oh, yeah. Thank you very much, Mr. Zammit.

We like that job.

Just saying g'day.

A joke for old times' sake? Yeah, well, as I recall, the last time I saw you,

you weren't in any mood for jokes.

I'm over that now. What do you have?

No, I'm right for a drink.

I'm a busy boy.

That ought to put the wind up in.

What are you looking so happy about?

It's a bloke thing.

It's all right, Pete.

I'll have my baby.

Oh, Chris, I forgot to ask you, mate. What time are we doing my instrument

rating test?

We're not.

What?

Oh, I've got to do that extra run down to Eden.

Come on, man. This is the third time you've put me off.

I've put in the hours I needed for the next stage of my licence.

Yeah, we'll get there.

When?

Well, I don't know. Next couple of days.

Come on. When are the next couple of days? I'll check my schedule.

You've been putting me off for two weeks. What's the matter? Don't I rate?

Scotty. Come on. You find time in your schedule when you want to muck around

with your mates. When something matters to me... Scotty. Scotty.

I said we'll get there. And we will.

Just forget it.

I believe that belongs to you guys.

Never seen him before in my life. Not as much.

Mind if I join you?

Eddie Charles.

Scotty Gibbs.

I know who you are.

Here, been working for Manning for 18 months now.

Yeah, about that.

Bit long, isn't it?

A young bloke like you should be moving around, getting experience.

No, I'm all right. Yeah, I suppose things are different now from when I

but from what I hear, he's lucky to have you for so long. I hear you're real

good.

You been checking up on me? I like to keep my eye on the talent.

Wouldn't be interested in a job at Icarus, would you?

Are you serious?

Any time.

Look, Manning's a great guy.

But I know him real well.

He can't handle threat.

How do you mean?

A young bloke like you, on your way up.

Manning will be feeling nervous.

Not going to do you any favours.

So, if you are happy... See you around.

Will you do me a favour? Will you give Scotty his instrument rating test?

Why? Has he complained to you? He thinks you're trying to keep him down.

What? Well, are you? Because if you are, I should know about it.

Look, Lauren, the only reason I haven't tested him is because he doesn't have

enough experience. He's not up to it. He's a good pilot.

I just don't want to have to fail him.

Well, it's your job to keep the pilots happy, so give him a chance.

Oh, my goodness, what on earth is going on over here?

Oh, they're the models for Jimbo's ball gown tour.

Not bad.

I'll just let the pilot know you're here.

Girl.

God, he'll look at this.

I had to let him Jimbo loose with this lot.

Ball gown tour.

Hi, I'm Jimbo. I'm your pilot.

Would you like to take a seat? Thank you.

You ready?

What for?

Well, if this test is so important to you, let's do it now.

You ready?

Okay, make your ILS approach.

Okay, you're flying blind.

Watch your tolerances.

Don't forget to keep your scan going.

Okay, you're visual.

What are you doing?

One of your engines just fell.

Come on, Scotty. This is an emergency. You're in trouble.

210, 200 feet. Quick, respond. What are you going to do? Your passengers are

freaking out. You're the pilot. You're in charge.

120.

That's it.

Sorry,

Scotty.

You blew it.

What? You asked him. He didn't even give me a chance.

You went below your minimum descent altitude.

You failed.

You can't do that.

Chris, you can't just pull a stunt like that. I'm good enough and you know that

I'm good enough.

You can't land a plane on one engine. You're not good enough.

Keep press.

You can't handle it, can you?

You've got to keep it down.

I'm too big of a threat.

What? I'm too talented for you.

Oh, Scotty, come off it.

Just settle down.

Laura, I had it with that bastard. I want Jimbo to test me.

Jimbo? I've checked. He's allowed to.

Well, Chris, how do you feel about that?

I just tested him. He's not good enough.

Yeah?

All right, get Jimbo to test me. Then we'll soon see he's good enough, won't

I'm sorry, Scotty. This is Chris's call. These things have got to be done

properly.

Properly?

Well, how's this for properly? I quit.

Oh, no, come on. Be sensible.

Look, we'll discuss it and see what we can work out. No, I've got somewhere to

go. I'm out of here.

Where?

Icarus.

Icarus. Yeah, I've already got the offer.

Are you out of your mind?

Eddie Charles can't be trusted.

Well, it's better than staying around here and getting trodden all over, isn't

it?

I'll pick up my pay tomorrow.

Hey, Jimbo. Just confirming your itinerary for the ball gown tour.

Day one is Galandra.

Day two is Narimine. And day three is Malone.

Loving it.

Slam.

Is that all right?

What's that to you?

I'm just being friendly.

Are you Russian?

You guys, you're so predictable.

Don't worry, she's always like that.

And she's from Cloverley.

What do you make of Never Pat?

Never Pat? What do you call that?

You'll find out.

The show starts soon. I don't want to see any last minute here in make -up.

Jimbo?

I don't like these tours to be too formal. You must call me Patricia.

Never Pat.

Gotcha. If my parents had wanted me called by a diminutive, they would have

printed me Pat.

I'm Patricia.

Have no fear, Patricia.

You'll get no diminutives from me.

There is one other ground rule on this tour. I don't like any complications

my girls. And you are, if you don't mind my saying so, a good -looking young

man.

There are certain standards of propriety that I insist on. Enough of it. I

understand.

Thanks for the prawns, Massimo.

What are you doing here?

You on the job already?

You just don't get it, do you?

How about you get this?

This is my pickup and they're my prawns. Well, Eddie said you had more engine

trouble. Well, he was lying. Well, I was here first, mate. And we have a

contract. Yeah, and Eddie says it's not signed yet. I don't care, Scotty.

He's just using you to get at me. Now, I don't want to go into too many details,

but we had a falling out a few years ago and he wound up in trouble with the

ARC. Look, get a life, Chris. This has got nothing to do with you.

I'm in on the ground floor here. Eddie's getting a lead check.

You didn't fall for that one.

Yeah, he's putting me in charge. He's fast -tracking my qualifications, which

more than you ever did.

Scotty, he's lying.

It's not going to happen.

Yeah, you wait and see.

They can't cancel like that. I've been doing that run for months.

Well, they already did.

Bring them back.

Look, I'll try.

Lauren!

We just got dumped by Flora Mining.

Will you please try to understand ours? We're not trying to rip you off.

I'm more than happy to go over the figures and revise the quote.

No, look, I'm sorry, that's not really fair.

Thank you very much.

Icarus have gone on the rampage. They're undercutting us and everyone.

Three guesses how they know our client list. Thank you, Scotty. He's obviously

told that guy, Eddie, everything.

Everybody ready?

Let's go.

Thank you.

Thank you all three times.

Well, I must say how thrilled I am to be in beautiful Gilgandra, seeing it these

days looking so lovely. It's a wonder I ever could have left.

Yes, I am a Gilgandra girl, and it's so good to be back, especially when I can

bring you a wonderful show like we have for you tonight, featuring the latest

evening wear from some of Australia's top designers.

So let's not waste any more time.

Let us begin.

Our first print.

Long, black and white striped satin skirt over a tulle petticoat matched

black sequined bodysuit.

Thank you, Kyle.

Yep, okay.

Okay, yes.

Thank you.

We've just had two more cancellations.

Oh, God. Icarus is killing us.

If this keeps up, we'll be out of business in two weeks. And it's all your

fault.

Eh? Well, Eddie's like your mate.

I keep telling you he's not my mate. I'm the reason he left the country.

Why didn't you tell me that?

Well, I didn't think he'd go this far.

Well, he has.

And now one of your dumb arguments with some guy is ruining my company.

Wait a minute. It wasn't a dumb argument, and I didn't start it. He did.

Well, it hardly matters now.

Don't blame me for this.

You two have a history, and now we're paying for it.

It's time to start fighting back.

Oh, this is all right.

Yeah, absolutely.

Oh. What does that mean for Scotty?

Well, whatever happened, he bought it on himself.

Thank you very much.

And now comes the highlight of our parade.

Amongst all these gorgeous designs, the fashion industry can only select one

winner. No matter how many times I see it, it never fails to give me a thrill.

We present to you the ball gown of the year.

Sun Creation features a tuned skirt of applique faux fleur, beautifully

by a form -fitting black bodice shaped to complement the décolletage.

And with this work of art, this vision of perfection, ladies and gentlemen, we

bid you good night.

Thank you, Bill Gant.

Congratulations, you were great.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

I enjoyed that.

What? I just reported Icarus flights to the ARC for bridges of air traffic.

They're not going to respond to one anonymous phone call. Yeah, but they

when you call too.

Well, that contract's safe.

Oh, good. Did Icarus try to poach them?

No, but they said they'd ring us back if they did. Have you sent that fax off to

Jetstar Aviation yet? Oh, not yet. I've just got to wait till this one finishes.

Oh, it's urgent.

What's this?

Oh, just a little surprise for Icarus Flight.

I faxed them one of these.

You didn't. Oh, 4 ,000 times.

Oh, Shay.

Well, that'll hold up their fax machine for a little while. What about the

number on the top? They'll know it's us.

Oh, hello.

I'm not that stupid.

I changed it to the ARC.

You'd better stop it.

What?

I thought this was all at war. It's a little bit petty.

Try to help you do your best.

It's out on the photocopier.

It's, uh, Narrow Mind coming up.

Okay, girls, start looking fresh.

Remember, you're always on display.

Narrow Mind, this is Juliet Oscar Charlie.

Any lodge to complain about us?

Yes.

Oh, he's using our own tactics against us.

Exactly.

Besides, I thought of it first.

And look at this!

Like, is that the hairiest bumblewog?

Would you put that away, please?

It's not ours, it's theirs. Icarus sent it to us. This is getting, like, heavy.

This is ridiculous.

I don't know why I thought I could stoop to his level.

I'm bringing out the big guns.

Well, that's a good idea. Maybe we can get some of their planes grounded. No,

I'm over all that blokey stuff.

I might invite him for dinner.

Dinner? Is that all?

That's the big guns?

Yeah, it's more than one way to skin a cat.

It's appalling. Just appalling.

What? What's wrong?

Amplifier's packed up. How can we have a parade without music, without

atmosphere? I don't know how I'm supposed to operate under these

They're doing their best to fix it.

This is ridiculous.

I need a glass of water.

Wonderful stuff, water.

Ah.

You're Laurel.

You must be Eddie.

You said business couldn't be fun. Not me.

I've booked my favourite restaurant. Are you ready to go?

Let's have a little drink first.

Why not?

Thank you, thank you. You're too kind.

Well, I must say how thrilled I am to be here in beautiful Narromine.

I must say, seeing it looking so lovely now, it's a wonder I ever could have

left. Yes,

I am an Aramide girl, and it's so good to be back, especially when I can bring

you a wonderful show like we have for you tonight. The spectacular designs of

the latest weaving air from some weaving wear for some of Australia's top

designers. So let's not waste any more time.

Let us begin.

I said let us begin.

Our first creation is a dazzling design and is

modeled by Kylie.

and gentlemen, we'll take a short break and then we'll be back with the rest of

us.

Pat. Pat, are you okay?

Never, Pat. I told you, never, Pat.

Sorry, Patricia, are you okay?

I can't straighten up.

What are we going to do?

Cancel the show? We can't do that. It'll be months of work down the drain.

I'll do the commentary. It's not that hard. Oh, don't be ridiculous.

We need you on stage.

Jimbo.

You could do it. It's easy. I'll prompt you. You've got the presents, my boy. I

can tell.

Presents? It's only for the second half.

No, I'm sorry, girls.

Oh, please, Jimbo.

Please,

I'll be so grateful.

I shouldn't be talking to you.

Listen, this is between you and me, OK?

I mean, I'd be in trouble if they knew I told you, but you've got to get out of

Big Sky.

Why?

I've been talking to Eddie.

Look, he's getting all the best contracts. Big Sky's not going to be

much longer.

Says who? Says Eddie? Yeah. Well, Chris and Lauren are giving him heads.

Honestly, I'm trying to help you, okay? He's an amazing guy, really. He's done

this before.

Now, I can put a good word in for you if you want.

Try your luck, Scotty.

Excellent.

Hi, Chris.

What page are you up to?

130, mate.

Listen, mate, that's no happening.

I know the chief engineer down at Icarus and I went and paid him a little visit,

mate.

He's a sly dog.

Seems like they're doing a major refit on a Cessna down there.

Ripping all the seats out, sticking in insulation.

Hello, ladies and gentlemen.

There's been a bit of a crash landing during interval and I've been asked to

fill in, so... Here goes.

Here's Kylie.

And Sasha.

And Suki.

And Marcella.

They're dressed for a night out and... New interpretations of that fashion

classic. The slinky black evening dress.

In a new classic dressers that slink.

In black.

And black.

Wouldn't you know it. Black. Made from easy wear Italian wool crepe blends.

Made by an easy Italian.

What? Wool crepe blends.

And wool crepe blends.

The wool crepe bends.

It's bendy. When you bend.

In these... It bends with you.

Don't improvise.

Just in place.

I'll just shut up for a second.

Let them twirl around for a bit.

Okay. Great.

We stop fighting and we divide up the territory.

That makes sense to me.

And do I still get the tuna contract? Do you want the tuna contract? Come on,

you know I do.

Then it's yours.

Yay.

On one condition.

What?

You get rid of Manning.

Come on, you don't need him. What's he ever done for you?

up for revenge.

What happened between you and Chris?

It's a long story.

I lost my job.

So should he.

But I can't just sack him for no good reason.

They're not keen on the guy.

Don't be stupid.

Then there's no problem.

Have we got a deal?

Yeah. I've got a deal.

Thanks, girls.

You would never look better.

And now for the highlight of our parade, the dress that the judges judged

the best dress of the lot.

I reckon that'd be a pretty tough job, eh?

Here it is.

The ball gown.

Of the year.

That's what I'm looking for.

Darling.

And it's made from... A full skirt of apple cake made for flirts. A full skirt

of apple cake made for flirts with... Well, it's cut.

Well... Oh, it's cut.

What a way to win the parade.

Thanks very much, ladies and gentlemen.

Take a bow.

How are you feeling?

I've never been in such pain.

It's worse than last night.

There's no way I can go on.

You'll have to, Jimbo.

No, really, I can't. I mean, I could do it the first time, you know, for a joke,

but no, really. Please, Jimbo.

Not again.

We won't get any money if you don't.

You're kidding.

It's true.

If there's no show, none of us gets a cent.

Well, haven't you got a union?

Please, Jimbo.

Morning, Lauren.

We got more trouble.

No, we haven't. We had a very civilised dinner last night and everything's been

sorted out. We've divided up the territory.

Who got the tuna contract?

We did.

What did you use to buy him off with?

Oh, it's just how it came to terms.

Oh, that's good.

You might want to read this.

It's a fact from Massimo.

We lost the contract.

I don't believe this.

This came last night before we even went to dinner.

Before you took him to dinner.

You got done.

That bastard.

I'm telling you, it needs a new filter.

Time is money, Gaz. Just get that plane back in the air.

Just do it.

Laurie, thanks for last night. You knew it the whole time you had the contract.

You let me come round here and make a fool of myself.

Take you out for dinner, sack my cheap pilot. I would have put the window. You

louty, deceitful little double -crossing bastard.

You can do better than that.

You don't understand.

Thought you had some class.

Come on. I've worked so hard for this.

Please, Eddie.

I thought we had a really good time last night.

I'm losing everything.

See you later, Lauren.

Don't mess with the big boys next time, huh?

Did you get into the main line?

You had any doubts?

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Unfortunately, we've been forced to close for the next few weeks.

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on 9202 8555.

Is it

forward a bit?

Beautiful.

What do you think?

I think you finished it.

I have.

It was amazing.

You know, I always thought that Dickens was some dead old pommy fart.

He is a dead old pommy fart.

You read it?

Yeah, it's amazing.

And Australia even gets to mention it. Nobody told me that.

Just listen to this for a last paragraph.

I took a hand in mine and we went out of the ruined place.

And as the morning mist had risen long ago when I first left the forge, so the

evening mists were rising now.

And in all the broad expanse of tranquil light they showed to me, I saw no

shadow of another parting from her.

Isn't that beautiful? I think he liked it.

And what about the old girl who gets left at the altar?

left alone in the room where they're going to hold the reception, for the

of her life, just as it was, with a wedding dress and a cake, everything

falling apart, all being eaten by the mice and the rats.

Just like her dreams.

Thanks, girls.

You made comparing easy.

It'll be a pilot.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, the highlight of our parade.

The winning evening wear design.

No matter how many times I feed it, it still gives me a real buzz.

I'm proud to present the ball gown of the year.

Yeah, who cares what it's made of? Is that a look to kill for or what?

And on that note, ladies and gentlemen, we say... A good afternoon.

I've been

hearing

some very interesting things about Icarus.

Go on.

Sorry to interrupt, Ronnie. You got a sec?

Yeah. Come in, Gaz.

Here, Sammy.

Thanks.

Chris?

You can talk in front of him.

It's OK.

Look, would you have signed off on a plane if you'd found metal shavings in

oil filter?

You're nothing stupid, are you, Gazza? I didn't have any choice. Eddie ordered

me to.

If it was that, I'd lose my job.

Not that it matters.

I'd probably lose it anyway.

Icarus is going under.

Yeah, we heard that.

That's why they employed Eddie.

Last -ditch stuff, trying to save the company.

He's done all right, but he's cut in too many corners.

What about the metal shavings?

I found them this morning in the chieftain doing the tuna run to Eden.

Simbo, where's Scotty?

He's gone. He's off his way to Eden. What's his rego mark? Quick.

RHS.

Romeo Hotel Sierra, this is Big Sky. Scotty, it's Chris.

Romeo Hotel Sierra, listen to me.

Scotty, you've got to answer me. This is urgent.

Big Sky, this is Romeo Hotel Sierra. What the hell do you want?

Scotty, you've got to get back here.

Gazza found metal shavings in your oil field. Turn around and get back here

I think I'll have to do better than that, mate.

Scotty, this is serious. This is not a joke.

Romeo Hotel Sierra.

Did you get through to him? Yeah, the fool wouldn't listen.

Is the teaching ready?

Yeah.

Don't thrash it.

Charlie Tango Delta. Scotty, it's Chris.

Romeo Hotel Sierra, this is Charlie Tango Delta. Scotty, I'm right behind

What do you think this is? I thought I told you to stick it.

You're in big trouble.

Now, you want to take it up, give yourself some more options if anything

wrong, or land now.

You're pathetic, you know that. You can't stand seeing me succeed, can you?

The hell do you think you're doing?

Trying to save your life, you stupid halfwit. And start tracking towards

Park. You are insane, Chris.

Hey, I'm losing pressure on my right engine.

Shut it down, Scotty, now.

Yeah, I am.

I think it's an Albion Park airstrip on your right.

Well, I can fly this on one engine, mate.

Scotty? Yeah, I know, I know.

Can you make Albion Park?

I don't know, but nothing else.

We didn't make it, mate.

We didn't make what?

I was only born in the last minute to try and save the place, Scotty.

You don't know that.

Well, we have folded.

So what happens to me?

It's not my problem, mate.

Every man for himself.

I'm out of here.

I'm going back to PNG.

Bad luck, Scotty.

If you see Manny, tell him it was fun.

Have you come to gloat?

Yep.

Oh, I've known Eddie a long time.

I've seen him suck at brighter people than you.

I should have listened to you.

Yeah, you should have.

So what are you going to do now?

I don't know.

Eddie said maybe PNG or...

Scout the territory, see if there's any work there.

Little big sky.

Well, we've got a vacancy there for a talented bloke with a smart -arse

who can land a plane on one engine.

Really?

Yeah.

Of course, you'd have to sit for your instrument rating test again.

Would you be testing me?

Yep.

Oh, Scotty, what a surprise.

Just for the record, when I did that deal with Eddie, he asked me to sack

Oh, yeah?

What did you say?

What do you think I said?

I told him I would.