An early start at Taylor's Creek, Colson returns to Alice Springs with the wreck of the plane and a reminder from Blakeley not to say anything to the flyboy. The Thornycroft and crew turn west and make good time camping just east of Mount Liebig for the night.

The 'Fly Boy' continues to improve and he may be up and about in a few days, he continues to plead his case for a replacement plane.