Mad Jock, I know you were having a laugh and so am I. When I've listened in on the Sheffield frequency I've had difficulty understanding the guy. I've got quite possibly the broadest Yorkshire accent in aviation as well. Having said that, I can understand Brummies better than people from Leeds (no offence meant to any Leeds folk).
As for the credit card being asked for, I cannot (but do) believe that. Could there be a case for CBUMPFFICH checks now?
Credit card at the ready
Brakes OFF
Undercarriage down
Mixture rich
etc
etc
etc
Merry Xmas all
P.S. I still don't know if single engine fixed wing aircraft will be approved yet. My gut feeling is that while I have a hole in my arse that they won't.