Thanks for the support chaps. ALDENTE, your quote had me on the floor. Terriffic stuff & right on. My last sim ride had me heading for Stansted, no hydraulics, No electrics (crap battery from Argos), three spoilers uplifted by airflow (can happen said my esteemed instructor.......I mean, checker) and denied the use of the control column, I did get a bit stressed & raised my voice, a little, at the brilliant SFO who WAS checking the Runway length at STN. I thought I was keeping the tone humerous when I told him (in a high pitched, squeeky and sweaty voice) not to bother because STN was used by NASA as an ERA for Shuttle crews. In the debrief , I was told not to belittle the FO ! Aaaaaaah, maybe it was Al's brother ! ( Just joking Al). And, STILTON, stay focused. If you are going for Medical review this year, the body is a great self healer. Stay away from the negative thoughts & be positive about passing. Every good wish to you Sir.