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Old 19th Mar 2004, 10:31
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Whirlygig

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I am not a commercial pilot and there are some who would say I therefore have no worthy opinion (see threads passim) BUT

Many years ago, when I left Uni, I treated myself to a fixed wing trial lesson. I thought it was great fun and that one day, when I could afford, I would learn to fly. However, for whatever reason, although I have been able to afford it for ages now, I never went any further with it. There was obviously not quite enough of a thrill to make me go that final mile.

However, about eighteen months, I had a helicopter ride. Loved it. Couldn't wipe the silly grin off my face. Said to all and sundry "I'm going to do that". Everyone laughed but within the year, I got my PPL(H).

I once asked a very experienced pilot if the novelty ever wore off. He replied that it was a job like another and had its good and bad sides blah, blah, blah - but it still did it for him.

Go for it.

Cheers

Whirlygig
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