Johnno Johnson, the new Flying Doctor pilot, arrives in the Crossing and immediately finds himself tested. Ex miner Les is convinced he has contracted asbestosis as a result of his work down the mines. Les has a compensation claim in with the mining company and, as he believes he is going to die, plans to give the money to Matt who is keen to become a pilot. However when Les learns the truth about his health and discovers the mining company will not pay out, Matt steals Johnno's plane.