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It's also a great opportunity to start another debate about GPS!
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Yeah... Let's imagine a scenario where he has wandered off his planned track whilst looking about, then just punched GOTO EGTB..
I'm sure Luton Approach and the punters on Easyjet thrown around the sky during the avoiding action would have thought that was better than calling D&D and getting some help!
wsmempson: Congratulations! You did exactly the right thing and showed good airmanship in getting yourself out of an awkward situation. Don't take any flak from subsequent posters who will suggest you should have paid more attention to your navigation or used a GPS on your vfr pootle.. These things happen, and you resolved it well. Thanks for sharing it with us.