Well Done Exeter Radar
Congratulations are due to the controller on Exeter Radar 128.15 at 13:00L today.
The pilot of a Luscombe Silvaire inbound to Exeter in conditions of very low cloud and dreadfull visibility became disorientated. He made a PAN call explaining his predicament. The pilot then made three further transmissions in a state which can only be described as one of pure terror. He pleaded for help and cried out that he had lost ground contact and was disorientated. Those of us listening quickly realised that he thought he was going to die. It was a gut wrenching experience listening to the proceedings.
Throughout this episode the Radar Controller remained calm and professional. He calmed the pilot and gave him the advice and direction required for him to regain his composure and make a safe landing at Exeter.
I believe that the controller probably saved a life today. Well done.