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Old 16th Apr 2011, 18:06
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7of9
 
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Wish i could have got there, set off from Sandtoft CAVOK cruised at 4500feet then saw a wall of cloud beneath me in the distance, Not being IMC rated yet, descended to try to remain VFR North of Peterborough & was pushed down to 1300feet, with limited VIZ, wasn't happy & could hear conditions were better at Duxford & elected to abort & turn back rather than get myself into trouble.
Backtracked 10 miles at 1500feet VFR cloud cleared & flew back to Sandtoft at 4500 feet!!!

Telephoned Dux to let them know i had turned back before they alerted international rescue
Next time will try again. Glad all went well & you all enjoyed your day.

Cheers Trev
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