A Sea Prince out over the south-west approaches on low-level navigation training in the 70's is heading for the west coast of the Lizard peninsular. The front seat sports a Gannet and helo driver, who is also the RN's mentor for "Cardinal Puff". The student observer is international, in the back and vaguely aware over the intercom that something may not be right.
Captain: 'What is our course and speed?'
Student: '090 and 150 knots.'
Captain: 'What is our height?'
Student: '250 feet.'
Captain: 'Give me an update on coasting in and what is the height of land?'
Student: '2 miles north of Predannack, 8 miles to run and (after much paper shuffling) 320 feet.'
After another long silence, the pilot tried again.
Captain: 'We are at 250 feet and the cliffs are two minutes away at 320 feet. What do you want me to do?'
A pause then -
Student: 'I have the greatest of faith in your ability, Sah.'