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Old 17th May 2013, 15:55
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JW411
 
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I have been to Bembridge many times and I must admit to being a fan of the Crab & Lobster. I went there one manic Saturday and joined downwind for 12 behind another aircraft who had already called downwind. I couldn't see him.

He called left base just as I turned left base. I still couldn't see him and I was starting to get a bit worried. (There were another three aircraft in the circuit and the gliders were out).

He called finals for 12. I couldn't see him nor could anyone else in my aeroplane. However, he was certainly not between me and the runway so I continued. He suddenly appeared in my 12 o'clock coming the other way in the process of making a go-around from runway 30!!!!!!!

"I think I have made a silly mistake. I've got the wrong end of the runway" said he as he went over my roof. Just to keep everyone's attention, he then turned left into the glider circuit.

Be very careful out there.
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