Originally Posted by
pistongone
I would have been ok to go many times,, but the RADIO OPERATOR (call sign Elstree Radar!

) Kept me holding @£3.00/minute!!! So that cost me an extra £65.00 Cheers.

What? They charge you when you are at the holding point waiting to take off?

!!!
Is this common elsewhere?
If so, I need to consider that when choosing a suitable FTO.
Any other shocks in store?