Thanks for all the replies, guys. Very encouraging. BTW, I'm not doing this for money! It seemed to me to be a bit daft to have all this instructional and other experience and not use it. You don't get much stick time in the 747 - even the Classic - and I'm not one of those who can feel sublimely confident in my flying skills if I don't use them. In other words, I need the practice!! Perhaps I'll see some of you at the Gatbash? We can discuss it further there.....