Well said Splatt, I'm always astounded by the downright rude replies some postings get. Are we not trying to encourage folk to take an interest in our business? Shooting them down with facetious replies will not do that, nor will disparaging their lack of experience. All of us have much to learn from each other, even after many years experience.

If some of you joined in conversations you overheard in the pub with such an attitude you would probably (and deservedly) get a good slapping, so perhaps you could apply the same courtesy on here that you would to people in the real world?

GrahamCurry

I've used the "gap" a lot, it's outside controlled airspace, we use it under VFR so it's the old see and be seen. Keep your eyes outside...