I've just been looking through the list of occurance reports in the little booklet that came with the lates copy of GASIL and the one at the bottom of page 7 makes interesting reading.
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Cessna 172. The pilot booked ou on the R/T for a flight to Huddersfield (from Blackpool). 1 POB. When he taxied out, the ATC noticed that the aircraft had no engine cowls on. The pilot was questioned about his intention to fly the aircraft with no cowlings on, but he proceeded for take off and departed for Huddersfield.
I think even the great Flying Lawyer might have a problem defending that one!
PS anyone know if he made it to Huddersfield?