Thanks FNG I have been trying to remember what that program was called.
My story is as follows:
Born at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, not quite at the end of the runway but close enough. Dragged around diferent bases by my parents.
Notables include flight back from Cyprus in 1974, 9yrs old, cockpit visit in Bristol Britannia.
My interest died a bit when I was first prescribed glasses, thats it I will never become a pilot. Interest died a bit more when at 16 I went to RAF Wildenrath, W. Germany on a scout camp. We had a visit to a hardened aircraft shelter where a Phantom was tooled up ready for intercept. All the other scouts were able to climb in and out of the cockpit, minding the yellow/black levers of course, but sorry son you are to big.Over 6 foot tall. Boo Hoo
Several years later, with more than a passing interest in aviation, I went to Duxford Flying Legends 2000. A great show!
Must have been a MK XIV Spit doing a solo and I thought it would be nice to be able to do that. Went to Cabair at Rochester in August for a trial flight and didn't want to get out of the plane.
Why didn't I do this years ago?!
Anyway 4 hours into a PPL, medical next week and enquire about a class one as well.
This week had a trip on 737 to Copenhagen asked to visit the cockpit and pilots asked if I wanted to stay for the landing. Far out!
If doc says I would have no probs with class one then I will take the appropriate courses.
Some day I might be able to return the goodwill shown to me by others.