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Old 19th May 2012 | 19:08
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TractorBoy
 
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From: EGSX
okay okay - it's a good guess.

Generally seems a great field to fly from. Good mix of types, nice long runway.

I've only just revalidated my PPL - I was used to a tower field when I first learned which is obvioulsy a lot more disciplined and controlled then A/G. Had a bit of a scare a couple of weeks ago at the hold when someone landed the wrong way along the active runway - was mystified as to why I couldn't see him when he called final

There's also model flying going on most weekends which I was surprised by - although to be fair they seem pretty well drilled and stay away from the active.

All part of the ongoing learning experience I suppose...
I'm surprised to hear about your problem. I'm based at EGSX and quite often backtrack along the runway after announcing Ready for Departure at the hold. Never been bollocked yet. If I had, I'd go up the tower on my way out and discuss it.

Perhaps UV will be along soon and give us an EGSX tower view of your incident.

BTW - I think I have a horrible feeling I know the person in question regarding landing the wrong way. If it is who I think it is, he's a liability and I'll never fly with him. He was bad enough as a passenger.

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