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Old 10th Jan 2012, 18:01
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jamesinnewcastle
 
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Hi All

Thanks for the replies. I'm no pilot so need some Jargon translation!

OKTA? Tenths? Is that related to 10/10 cloud as they say? The Met Office report states "patchy (half the sky was covered) stratocumulus cloud, base around 4000ft, winds were light from the NE. Visibility was good at around 12 miles and a temp of 2 degrees"

Airfield was Oakington - but don't know what you mean by "RW direction" and "courses flown"?

SASless - Would love to hear your pilots memories - I'm also told that all the airfields had 'code names', that is when landing at Oakington you didn't use the name Oakington - would be good to have that ratified too!

Cheers All - keep it coming!
James
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