This is a total waste of time for little benefit. If the Sqn is manned properly there should be no need to send two captains away together (though it has happened in the past.... remember Vegas Dan?
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The move to the LHS is not that difficult in handling terms but an captains course is great as a reminder of tech and the like. I agree that a full course is not always required but cannot see the point of having everyone qualified in both seats... even as an ex-Nimrod chap (but pse keep that quiet... I am having therapy for it
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Tonks