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Old 10th May 2007, 04:05
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I think I have told this before in here, but it seems appropriate under the circumstances.

Back when I was learning to fly at Archerfield in the 70's (pre-SSR) a co-student returned from a PPL nav to relate the following events.

BN (Flightservice) - XXX, are you familiar with military restricted areas Romeo 681 Alpha and Bravo
XXX - BN, ah ah XXX, ah affirmative.
BN - XXX, be advised that live motar firing is currently taking place in Romeo 681 Alpha and Bravo. Confirm that you are clear of these restricted areas.
XXX - Ah BN, ah XXX, ah yes ah affirmative.

Unidentified voice comes over the radio.

"No your not son! Look out your left window"

Said student pilot looks out his left window - to see an Iroquios chopper formating on him.

With a "You follow me son!", he was escorted from the area. Fortunately the people on the ground had heard and seen him coming and had stopped the mortar shoot.

BN - XXX, on your return to Archerfield - please report to the briefing office!

Dr

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