It is totally correct that I last instructed on the Hawk in 1983; an amazing 40 years ago; a lifetime.
And a very fine instructor you were at Chivenor too, bluntie old chap! Missed you at TBs last Thursday though - once again I had your book with me for you to sign!
However, do you not agree it is important for the instructor to have a good view out.
Quite how Valley QFIs coped with night manual touch and gos at Mona in the Gnat I cannot imagine! But they did - even with clumsy students like me!