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Old 26th Jan 2013, 18:34
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Yellow Sun
 
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There are two types of pilot, those who have mis-identified an airfield and those who have yet to do so. I don't think I know of any pilot with significant experience who has not confused the identity of an airfield to some degree.

If you are fortunate the confusion is not critical, the error is quickly realised and corrected and you learn a valuable lesson. If you are unlucky the answer to the question "Do you think anyone noticed?" is a resounding "Yes!".

YS

Been there seen it, done it and watched others do it.
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