Hi, boys 'n' girls. Yep, I've got to say that my visit to Gatwick Tower on an airport sby was excellent. It was great to put some faces to the voices although the only voice I now recognise is Donny's. Maybe I should go back! Benchmark, that's the word! I always recommend a visit to the poor souls on apt sby. Very friendly, a real eye opener. Those of you who think that it should be reciprocal, I agree. In the majority of cases, if you speak to the Flight Operations Directors of the airlines they would be more than happy to accommodate you on jump seat rides. Certainly if you are flying on holiday I don't know of a single captain that would turn you down.
Keep up the good work, friends. I feel a lot safer knowing you're there.
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Be good to your kids, they'll be chosing your retirement home!