various responses
I actually used Avonmouth docks, and the turning point, nice glow from the flare stacks at the chemical works.
The BBC Driotwich transmitter was my prime nav aid from Manchester to Bristol, at 3000 ft, and as it was turned off for a few hours every early morning, to be establised on track backtowards Brisol was critical, until the flare stacks ( or glow) were visible. NO motorway to follow like todays IFR pilots.
I currently fly the G550, and am quite happy with the moving map displays, however I also fly in less well fitted out cockpits, and the two ADF needles, are perfect to judge range and bearing to the abm, and even down wind positions. However Mr Garmen has not been teaching this technique recently.!!!!
In another life I also conducted aerial surveys, in a C172, and can vouch for the afternoon story, and womans hour, as perfect foils to a 2 hour orbit.
Until the world demolishes NDB and MW radio facilities, I shall continue to use ALL available facilities to assist SA.
windy