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Old 23rd Oct 2000, 01:58
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Honest Frank
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Does the tragic accident at Biggin ring any bells.
Guy with a lapsed IMC on the way back from France.ATC advised him of the wx and previous attempts and subsequent diversion to Gatwick (I believe)of jet aircraft.
The guys ignorance killed himself and all aboard.The wx was well out of his limits even if his IMC was current.
The fire crew found them a mile from the threshold -wrong pressure setting had been set.
An IMC rating needs to be kept current and practised in real conditions if it is to be used.