Mid-Channel Goldfish Bowl
On the way back from the RSA Rally yesterday, I crossed the Channel between Cap Griz Nez and LYD, Mid-Channel around 15:30z. The visibility over the Channel, particularly around the FIR Boundary, was distinctly ‘goldfish bowl’ at an altitude of around 2,000’. The sea was visible below, but it was very difficult to judge distance ahead in the haze. There was no usable visible horizon. Coast becoming visible at a range of about five miles.
I found that any distraction, checking the map, changing radio channels etc, rapidly induced disorientation. Radio reception of London Info was poor. I could hear people calling them, but couldn’t make out the replies. I did try Farnborough East, although well out of their patch (thanks to the crew who offered to relay). I eventually settled on Lydd until safely back over dry land.
If you had one, it was probably a good day for ‘George’ to drive.