Wind Limits Funchal

[Chris2303]

Originally Posted by Loose rivets

Miss flights like that. Put one on one's metal - whatever that means.

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Mettle
ˈmɛt(ə)l/
noun

1. a person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.
   "the team showed their true mettle in the second half"synonyms:spirit, fortitude, tenacity, strength of character, moral fibre, steel, determination, resolve, resolution, steadfastness, indomitability, backbone, hardihood, pluck, nerve, gameness, courage, courageousness, bravery, gallantry, valour, intrepidity, fearlessness, boldness, daring, audacity; More