Hey guys,
Some news from me. I didn't get up last Tuesday, but I managed to squeeze one in on Saturday, enjoying clear blue skies at EGNH. However, I knew pretty quickly that I wasn't going to get where I wanted to, my instructor had planned me to go up to the south Lakes, and there was thick low cloud right from Carnforth up, at around 800 feet. I got pretty close, and descended a little, but I knew it was a no-go and had to turn back. Still, I got 45 minutes of solo time in, which is always good.
Today my instructor and I went down the low-level corridor between Manchester and Liverpool's airspace. I'm sure most of you are familiar with it, but it's a 4nm wide, 20nm long stretch of uncontrolled airspace not above 1250 feet. Landmarks are few and far between as it is, before you factor in the very low altitude. It was bumpy today too. However, it was very rewarding, and good fun too. Apparently the school's examiner often takes us down there on the test.
Booked my QXC for next week! Can't wait, I really hope it comes off. Coincidentally, I've got Wednesday off college too, so I've got double the chance.
On a slightly duller note, my instructor told me today that he's leaving on Friday for good, he's off to do a type rating. At least I've got very little of the course left now, so I'll just have a couple of different instructors over the next few weeks.
Ah well, that's my rant over for a while
EDIT - Actually, one more thing. I'm just about to call up an R/T examiner. My R/T is the only exam I've got left to do (save for my HPL, which I'm ready for and shouldn't cause too many problems). Anyone get any experiences of the exam they'd like to share? How is it? I've still got to read the book.