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Well how about being able to combine a job you love, with a hobby you love even more.
Well one West Australian GP is doing just that.
Dr Stuart Adamson provides GP services across the states's mid west, and he gets
to fly to his patients in style.
She sure is a classy lady of the skies. A 1948 Beech 18, one of only three in Australia.
We're helping to maintain a piece of aviation heritage
from a bygone era when, you know, planes had this classic beauty about them.
But this is no joy-flight. This 'Dinky Di', belongs to Geraldton Doctor, Stuart ‘Stewie’ Adamson,
who calls himself a flying GP clinic. Today's destination; An hour and half, south-east
to Mingenew, and we tagged along.
Well our nearest GP is in Dongara, so thats
a 60km trip, a 120km round trip. Having medical services come to your town, is great for the town.
At the clinic his patients were patiently waiting.
Howdy guys, howdy guys, sorry to keep ya.
There is a huge need out here in the country where people, you know, have trouble getting
medical services. How are you Ron?
I'm not going too bad buddy, I think.
After a full day in town it was back in the air, and then a thrill for me.
Okay trace, she's all yours.
(Laughter) Alright what do I do.
Well grab the controls, and she's a lady, so you need to be gentle.
You've managed to join your two passions together.
Yep, yeah im lucky, and thats the secret you know,
being able to work and I enjoy my work, and I love you know helping people
and caring for people. Being able to fly there to do it is a bonus.
I have lots of good times, lots of good experiences, not too many scares.
(Laughter). Nothing as scary as having you fly my plane.
I know, your really trusting of me! And she just needs a little bit of gentle
coaxing every now and then. But she's a good girl, she's looked after us really well.
Stewie here takes her up a couple of times every fortnight
around the mid west and to half a dozen mine sites.
But if he had his own way he's take her up every day, wouldn't you Stewie.
Im saying hallelujah to that sister, you bet!
Your a bit of a Maverick arnt you.
Yeah, but I dont get to fly an F-15 or whatever they do in top gun.
When he does take her up for a joyride, it sure is a breathtaking experience.
Tracy Vo, Nine News.