Bob was the examiner who conducted my A2 recat in October 1968. This event was expected to be an ordeal, but his cheerful and supportive approach was a great encouragement. On account of bad weather, the test took three working days rather than the scheduled one; we had two full days in the briefing cubicles, “rather than sitting around doing nothing”, Bob explained.
I was in his company, therefore, for longer than I’d expected. Throughout this time he was unfailingly cheerful and supportive, taking pains to set his candidate at ease, so that one could perform at one’s best. I remember him as being a true gentleman and one of the finest instructors I ever met.
He really was the ultimate professional and I’ve always thought myself fortunate that he was my “trapper”.