I take keygrips point, it is entirely my fault and my responsability but ignorance did play a big part. I honestly did not realise exactly what I had to do, now before anyone chastises me for my ignorance, I made a mistake and now that I have corrected it,will never let it happen again.
When my licence was originally issued no-one told me how to maintain it properly other than the flying requirements. I wonder if this is something students are tought now?
I would also like to add that although it was an inconvenience for me it was a good experience, not only the valuable lessons learned but also the fact that I know that I am still up to the standard for passing a skills test.
A positive thing I believe...