On the way to start my pilots course I stopped at WH Smith to buy a note book and some pencils/pens. While I was there I picked up a Parker ball point.
The only time that ball point was not in either my bag or pocket in the last
15 000+ hours I did £ 4 000 000 of damage to a helicopter and a whole lot more to my confidence and body.
Even if that pen is not working as it needs a new re-fill it still flies in my bag. Odd I know, but I actually feel uncomfortable without it.
SND