* First, do your “Channel Rating” with a friendly ATO
* Make sure both your HF radios are functional and you have SELCAL with Lydd Control
* If the above doesn’t work CPDLC with Maastricht will suffice
* Carry a drum of avgas on the passenger seat, for refuelling mid-Channel
* Left mag out, right mag back
* Inflate the tyres to maximum pressure with Helium, to ensure flotation
* Wear a dinner jacket under your survival gear, just in case you have to ditch near the QM2 and are invited to the captain’s table
* When you get to the other side, remember to speak slowly and loudly as their English is not as good as ours
Bon Voyage!