Interminable boredom punctuated by moments of terror......

After a month of normal routine, KLAX to RJTT, and KMIA to SABE, we were coming back up the Americas departing Jose Maria Cordova International (SKRG).

 

After our post takeoff checklist was completed I begain to think of when I could enjoy a cup of coffee. Moments later, my first officer commented; "Hey Capt? Do you smell smoke?

 

With much consternation and sizable fuel dumping we started to have irregularities on our MFD.

 

We decided an imminent landing was of the first order.

 

No nearby airports, combined with control hiccups finalized our impending landing, MPBO - Bocas Del Toro International.

 

Asphalt at 4921 x 82 feet, runway 26 was our go!

 

 

Our superb cabin crew briefed the passengers for BRACE BRACE BRACE and my yearnings for a cup of joe, vaporized.

 

Hands were sweating but we kept our calm and as the remaining distance whisked by, I suddenly blinked hard.

 

 

WHO FORGOT TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WAS PAID?????

 

 

I'm not sure who, but somebody owes me A HOT CUP OF COFFEE!!!

 

:pilot:

Enjoy your flight simulators (whatever platform) and don't forget to remember today is a gift.

Cheers!

Ah yes, the one woody, long stemmed plant at the end of the runway! Short field landing over a 50 foot obstacle skills :pilot:

I hope your breaks were in good working order.

Wow, that was close! :rolleyes::eek::eek:

Your title pretty much describes life in general but sometimes the simulated scare is worse than the real thing. -- Bob

Nicely done Blair. Kinda makes you wish you would have had an ejection set doesn't it? :cool: :cool:

Ejection seat and a to go cup with the coffee!!

 

Thanks all!

 

Surprised I managed to get her down in one piece AND on the confines of the runway!