When I first saw this I thought it was another tribute to a pilot who has slipped the surly bonds so thankfully it is to wish a remarkable man a happy birthday. In anyone's flying career there are people who have a profound influence on the direction your career takes. Ben was that person in my career. From teaching me to keep one eye closed if you ever found yourself in a thunderstorm to never conducting an engine failure exercise below 400' because one day someone who you think is up to it will try and kill you! I learnt a lot from Ben and have him to thank for the career I have had.
Happy Birthday Ben.
