"In November 2008, five friends flew from Mai Sai, in the far north of Thailand into the infamous Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. This is Chiang Rai province's most popular attraction, luring thousands of visitors annually. This notorious area, located approximately nine kilometres from the historic town of Chiang Saen, is bolstered by its history and the surrounding towns. It's riverfront position at the confluence of the Mekhong and Ruak rivers lends it a unique appeal.

Located near the Northern-most point of Thailand - The Golden Triangle was once the centre of all opium poppy growing in the country, and actually refers to a large area of the three bordering countries. However, the point of actual convergence of these borders is what most people now call the Golden Triangle. Here, the illicit crops have long since been replaced by the small tourist village of Sob Ruak, and today the roads are flanked by countless small restaurants and vendor's souvenir stalls along the banks of the Mekhong river.

The historic 60km flight was made in the afternoon, in decreasing thermic conditions. The camera operator had an engine out and subsequent in air re-start at 150 ft. above the rice paddy.

The finale, unfortunately not filmed, was a down wind landing in a brand new university sports stadium, the pilot water-skiing half the length of the waterlogged sports pitch!"