I don't want to hijack a thread but when I read some comments on here it really gets the blood boiling. I'm sorry boogie-nicey, could you just explain?
"15hrs in the uk is probably worth about 30hrs + in the states"
Also,
"great expanse they call Manston, whoa!"
Try landing into KLAX, KLAS, KSAN, KOAK in a light twin/single and you'll probably experience a tad more than landing into Manston.
Nice diary btw