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Old 5th Jul 2005, 18:12
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Camp Freddie
 
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I recall one of my navex's with a landaway was from white waltham to old sarum and back

the flight had several features of note:-

1. I was basically lost from the moment I lifted both ways until I eventually arrived with considerable instructor help.

2. didnt understand a single word Boscombe down said to me, sounded like the ATC lady was in bed with a pillow over her face.

3.I flew like an arse, any old height, any old speed.

4. my instructor said on the outbound leg "do you know we are so far left of track I can actually see the sea"
(now the full gravity of this wont be apparent until you consult a chart !)

5. when we arrived my instructor said "that was interesting" (code for the worst navex he had ever seen)

As far as I could tell I had spent more than £400 and all I had to show for it was a massive reduction in confidence, serious doubt that this flying thing was going to work out, but I did acquire a very expensive Mars Bar at old sarum.

regards

CF
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