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Old 23rd Apr 2017, 11:38
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Crash one
 
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I wouldn't dare suggest that a newbie PPL should do as I can do, being a public forum it may be dangerous to even mention such activity.
How many newbie pilots have crashed into their girlfriends garden whilst showing off?
So for the benefit of the newbie, I am in my house, I have checked the weather, clear sunshine, little wind, TAFs and Metars locally and as far as I need to, Notams noted as required, self propelled maintenance up to scratch, the fuel was topped off last weekend, the aircraft is alone in the hangar, doors locked, unless some turd has broken in, in which case that will be addressed in due course, a pre-flight inspection will be performed anyway.
A line will be drawn/plotted on Runway HD if the intended route is outside my 60nm radius. PPR will be obtained if necessary, etc etc. Good enough?
Actually "Crash one" was a call sign I was once required to use ref: those big red vehicles seen on airfields, I hope you never have dealings with them!
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