That was the longest post I've ever read on any bulletin board - and brilliant! Well done, mate.
Since you ask for constructive criticism, only comments I would possibly make is add in something about your age, sort out the couple of typos and think about whether the couple of mini-swears are appropriate for whatever magazine you send it to (not saying they're not, just that I don't read flying mags - I'd rather do it than read about it! So what am I doing here at 1.15am??????!!
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Really, no bull, excellently written and really enjoyable to read.