AlanM and all thanks for the advice. I have been to west Drayton on a trip with sloanes soon after passing and it was very humbling. A real eye opener as to the behind the scenes work that goes on. A visit should be part of the syllabus I believe.
The knowledge that someone will calmly talk you home in the event of becoming lost by someone who truly understands what panic it can bring whilst your mind is racing and heart thumping was reassurance indeed.
I as yet have not been able to hitch a ride for the experience and this is something I will remedy by placing a note on the bulletin board at my local aerodrome.
Cheers
