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1st February 2002 16:55

Hovercraft drivers

I've been reading the autobiography of a sea Captain who during his career navigated Hovercraft across the Channel. This got me thinking, (which doesn't happen very often either!)

Did a Hovercraft Captain hold a Pilots License, as his craft flew over the water; or did he hold a Mariners ticket as his craft was nearer the water than the sky?

Could you get a PPL(Ho)? <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Skylark4

2nd February 2002 01:44

If my memory serves me correctly, the first commercial hovercraft drivers on the Channel crossing held Pilots licenses and Captains tickets.. .I suspect there is a special licence now though.

Mike W

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