In the early 80's, gliding in Kirby Cadets and Ventures, and was the quickest to go solo on a Venture. Late 90's/early 00's (cant remember which year) had to declare an emergency in the Auster and landed at Benson, and became a resident for a few months. Great hospitality by all the staff and especially the ground crews. Even had an audience for the test flights before we departed.