About 1997, just got the PPLh and feeling very confident, a friend (recently licenced) and myself made the long trek to Belfast from dublin on a windy crappy day. No gps and lots of being temporarily unsure of our position we finaly found aldergrove and upon pulling into the hover we were given (for the first time ever) taxi instructions.
Needles to say we didnt have a clue and didnt have the proper taxi plates. atc were kind enough to simplify things,
ATC- EI-CCT just follow the chieftan to the ramp.
some discussion between my friend ensued so we asked for some clarification.
US- eh ground can you confirm whether the chieftan is the fella with the bats or is it the truck with the follow me sign?
ATC- Eh , CCT, its the twin engine plane behind you.
we were better prepared next time
