A great day. That crosswind was a beast, but we all slayed it. Certainly easier after my second trip using the grass, with the shelter of the trees. As Andy says, the FISO bloke did a fine job. Interesting talk by an ATA pilot - those talented women are insufficiently recognised - but poor acoustics in the hangar made it difficult to hear well. My veteran passenger had a good time and told me some great stories of his Typhoon Squadron days in Normandy, Holland and Germany. Off now to Sandown for day 2 of a great flying weekend.