I guess many of us can thank Bill and Gill for launching our careers... I for one!
They took me on as a 17 year old AFI in 1985, despite thinking I knew it all... the truth soon manifest itself, I knew little about flying and even less about instructing. Bill frequently offering 'guidance' in those formative years!
I'm sure this start prepared me well for my Commercial career ahead. Which has spanned from humble beginnings as a 'self improver' to a B767 Captain and now B737 TRE for the airline that was once called Britannia. Off to the world of Corporate flying now to fly an intercontinental biz jet...
I learnt loads from my time at EMSF both in an aeroplane and in the bar!! My students might have learnt a little too??... I do remember that 'wingovers' and other 'experimental' aerobatic manoeuvres taught during trial lessons were promptly discontinued by Bill's post flight inspection regime for belly oil streaks! God help you if any were found!!
Thanks Bill and Gill for my start in aviation, I wish you both the very best for the future,
Rob Berger