Jimmy Nicholson: Bachelor star’s hilarious story about pilot dad causing panic after flying error
Australian Bachelor star Jimmy Nicholson has shared a hilarious story about how his dad nearly triggered a massive search and rescue operation while flying a plane.
The 31-year-old pilot began by explaining how, in aviation, it’s common practice for aviators to have what’s known as a SARTIME every time they fly.
If a pilot doesn’t return before their nominated SARTIME, it is assumed something bad has happened and a search and rescue operation is triggered.
Australian Bachelor star and heartthrob Jimmy Nicholson has shared a hilarious story of how his father “died”. Credit: Jimmy Nicholson/Instagram
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The Bachelor star’s father — who is also a pilot — caused panic on Thursday when he didn’t return before his SARTIME.
Nicholson took to Instagram to reveal he received a frantic call from his mum while his dad was still airborne.
“Just got a call from mum in a panic,” he begins.
“So, my dad is out flying in a light plane today... and obviously he’s forgotten to cancel it (SARTIME)
Apparently, flying runs in the family because The Bachelor star’s father is also a pilot and was currently airborne at the time when his mum frantically called him. Credit: Jimmy Nicholson/Instagram
“I’ve had a call from mum thinking that dad has perished or something bad happened — which he’s fine,” he adds, looking at a flight radar.
“He’s just forgotten to cancel his SARTIME, so mum is freaking out, calling around, but he’s missed his time, so I think the next stage is they’ll send search and rescue — which they won’t.
“I’ve called them and spoken to them ... he’s fine, and he’s airborne.
“Poor old mum!”
Nicholson says that “obviously he’s forgotten to cancel it”, and that’s when his mum has reached out in panic. Credit: Jimmy Nicholson/Instagram