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Old 16th November 2001 | 13:01
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Whirlybird

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Ah yes, I remember that feeling. September 1999, with a PPL(A) and around 140 hours TT, I was wondering what to do next, and went for a trial helicopter lesson. I did it just for something different, and commented to all my friends that it was lucky it was so expensive that even an addictive personality like me would never even consider taking it up. Half an hour, and instant addiction! I decided to go back for a day, which wouldn't break the bank. Then I decided I'd just learn to hover, then just get my PPL(H) and fly helicopters very occasionally. The day of my GFT I realise that would never be enough and I had to do more. I passed my CPL(H) Skills Test last week, and am now realising my original plan of a little part time instructing won't be enough either, and I'm thinking about the North Sea...

So whatever you do next, have fun, but be careful out there. Flying should carry a health warning: This may change your life.
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