Al instructed me on the mountain flying course many years ago. He must have been a mere slip of a lad then. Must admit he looked a lot older by the time we had finished. Perhaps this is the explanation?
And another thing...
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“Interesting how pilots\' interpretation of danger differs. If I found that my wife had been subject to a 20ft ride over open water in a single engine helicopter I would not be pleased”
Yes, it is interesting, my ex-husband, on the other hand, would have been delighted!