Apropos the mentioned handling notes, I was lent a copy to photocopy 15 years ago and it covers essential feeds & speeds of all possible a/c types.
I too was privileged to fly with one of these ladies, Mrs. Mary Villiers when she was 75 in September 1994. She had been a 2nd Officer in the ATA 1941-45 and had ~2,000 hours on all types. For her first piloting time in 40 years she easily took control of a (light) a/c for 20 minutes.
mike.