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.

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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)

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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!”

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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

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