Cessna 182 - September 1982 Montford Bridge Airstrip, Nr Shrewsbury.
(Alas, no longer in existence).
First two flights in the this aircraft were only take-offs! Jumped out on a static line parachute. Course provided by KSLI (Flying Bugles) parachute Instructors from John Moore's barracks in Shrewsbury.
Wasn't until May 1983 that I actually landed in an aircraft ( C152-G-BHAD) at Sleap, (Shropshire Aero Club). Had the desired effect in confirming what I suspected; i.e. that flying was an addiction!
Now fly the 747-400 but remember with great affection those early experiences.
