East Midlands Flying School
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Heard on the grapevine that Jason Scattergood is now a Capt with Ryanair, Dave Meredith and Ian Lamb both skippers with bmi Baby.
And dear old Hector did my instructor test many many years ago and scribbled a few notes whilst I was briefing him. On seeing me look quizzically at his scribblings on returning to my seat he told me it was in classical greek having studied classics at university
And dear old Hector did my instructor test many many years ago and scribbled a few notes whilst I was briefing him. On seeing me look quizzically at his scribblings on returning to my seat he told me it was in classical greek having studied classics at university
Jason Scattergood just left Ryanair to go to Emirates!
I think Hector's scribblings were probably Pitman's Shorthand!
Think that would be Roger Truseler who I recall went down to Hurn to be an instructor there.
I think Hector's scribblings were probably Pitman's Shorthand!
What happened to the chap with the moustache who seemed to own the school at the time and loved drawing Thrust/drag + Lift/thrust diagrams on the board?
Not to mention the infamous and good friend of mine Tim Howarth who must now have more hours on the A320 than many - he's now flying for a company in Italy but lives on his boat when he comes home!
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Confirmation from the school that EMFS is relocating within Donair, just the other side of the BMI maintenance hangers at EMA.
The transfer along with Gill !!! will take place this coming Thursday.
Normal service resumed........
The transfer along with Gill !!! will take place this coming Thursday.
Normal service resumed........
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Confirmation from the school that EMFS is relocating within Donair
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I had my first flight ever from Burnaston in the rear seat of an Auster Autocrat - the year was 1957 and my father, Hector, was the pilot with my mother in the front also - I think she was more nervous than I was!
I also recall attending an air display there as a child when a Miles Magister flicked off a low level steep turn whilst "balloon bursting" killing the solo pilot. This happened right in front of the crowd line but it did not put me off flying but it was a salutary lesson which I have never forgotten!
Whenever I drive past the Toyota factory I mourn the loss of Burnaston!
I also recall attending an air display there as a child when a Miles Magister flicked off a low level steep turn whilst "balloon bursting" killing the solo pilot. This happened right in front of the crowd line but it did not put me off flying but it was a salutary lesson which I have never forgotten!
Whenever I drive past the Toyota factory I mourn the loss of Burnaston!
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That's what happens when airfields become too big for their boots over here. Don't know where you live, but Leicester has a great atmosphere and the real Nottingham airport isn't that bad. If it's not too far I'd head to Leicester if I was you.
The atmosphere and surroundings of Leicester are great, sitting in uncontrolled airspace, the airfield is run by the club. Social scene is also great once the days flying is complete.
There is a cloud over Leicester though as the current landowners (our wonderful caring sharing CO-OP) are trying to break a lease with 12 years to run in order to build a new eco town!!!
The atmosphere and surroundings of Leicester are great, sitting in uncontrolled airspace, the airfield is run by the club. Social scene is also great once the days flying is complete.
There is a cloud over Leicester though as the current landowners (our wonderful caring sharing CO-OP) are trying to break a lease with 12 years to run in order to build a new eco town!!!
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East Midland School of Flying
I joined EMSF in 1973 after 2 years learning to fly Chipmunks in East Midland UAS. I well remember flying with Frank Spencer and Lesley Hardy at Castle Donnington. Incidently Chipmunk G-AMUF that I flew there is still going strong! I am still flying and have been with Monarch for the last 21 years.
My amusing anecdote is that ATC had a habit of asking for Captain's name and number on board. A certain pilot had the surname Haddock so his reply was " Captain Haddock with 3 soles on board".
Mike Clark
My amusing anecdote is that ATC had a habit of asking for Captain's name and number on board. A certain pilot had the surname Haddock so his reply was " Captain Haddock with 3 soles on board".
Mike Clark
I well remember flying with Frank Spencer and Lesley Hardy at Castle Donnington.
There was also an Australian instructor, Andrew Leet who went off to fly with Air Bridge on the Argosy.
Another one I recall was John Fleming - also went to BM.