Originally Posted by
pulse1
chevvron, Did one have to have a PPL to sit RHS on the CAFU Doves? I occasionally flew RHS and did have a PPL but I never knew that it was required. They used to take ATC cadets from a local squadrons but maybe they had to sit in the back. Most of my flying at that point was non-radio so I did it to soak up some experience of procedures.
You could even fly them with a PPL from the LHS. Circa 1962, the night section of the CPL general flying test was conducted at Stansted, flying from the LHS, with just a few notes provided. A couple of circuits and landings, and one go around from what I remember.
After that I had the joy of flying Fairey's three Doves throughout the 60s, including a post contract winter ferry home from South America to UK. The aircraft was a joy to fly, quiet and comfortable