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Old 1st Jun 2002, 18:53
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There were quite a few other PPRuNers around...

I flew down with Flying for Fun in G-OMIK, a rather nice Europa, and flew back with FNG in G-BXFE, a very splendid Cap 10b.

And had a most splendid day meeting lots of great people

One thing wasn't so good - I had to run to a C172 which had started to roll backwards down the slope and I managed to stop it. It would have gathered speed and probably ended up running into another aircraft. My arms still ache from stopping it, then I used my foot as a temporary chock. The lovely HelenD then fetched some chocks. And when I finally met up with the crew they were in the process of removing the chocks and told me that it didn't need them as the brakes were on I pointed to the tracks in the grass which indicated it has moved about 15'. They left fairly shortly afterwards.

And the bu66ers didn't even thank me for stopping their aeroplane from getting trashed.

HelenD - did you enjoy your flight in a flexwing?

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