Timfin
My apologies for any offence caused. I was not at CFS at the time (although I was before and since) but heard the story (as I related it 2 years ago) separately from both the Staish's son and the CFI - the latter of whom I too respected. And some from yourself, which I "clearly" misremember.
Whilst not completely accurate, I think more than 40% for what it's worth - which probably isn't much at this range!
And I did "get there" and don't to my knowledge have any "mean compulsive disorder" that I know of - perhaps a different sense of humour from yourself these days - 'twas not always so ......
I have made it obvious that we do (did) know each other well - please see PM for a more personal apology.
Mea culpa
Teeters