On Sqn ops at TTTE could get a flight after getting a German Navy Winco to sponser me. Only snag was be 100kgs or less for the seat, with 3 weeks to go and well ! over the limit I asked could I have a leg cut off and go ? Answer was no !
Also while at ATC MPA mate on 78 ops asked pilot could his mate from ATC fly with them ? Sure he said, what she called !! mmm, did some explaining and got my flight, what a fantastic 2 1/2 hours.