That is scary, I was planning to be going to GLA today but I am struck down with the cold! Just another reminder that terrorists can strike at any time and any place.

AJ

You move up the ranks quickly in Iberia! From an A321 captain this morning to an A343 captain this evening! EC-HGV flying from Madrid Barajas – Tenerife Norte. A flight that is regularly operated in A340s!

Cruising at FL360 after having left the south coast of Portugal

Still cruising at FL360 (what a passenger at the front of the plane would see)

Shortly before starting our descent into Tenerife

Taken during the descent into Tenerife (15,000 ft)

Arrived at the gate at TFN after a very heavy landing on RWY 30 ILS approach (I blame the glidescope indicator!:mad: ) 19kt headwind though!

EC-ITN coming over the Swiss Alps doing flight IB3534 Madrid – München. I did encounter some severe crosswinds at cruising altitude. Main reason for doing the flight was to try out my newly found trick! ILS landing!

1. What, if anything, will you will remember Tony Blair for?

Keeping interest rates down, sorting out Northern Ireland, bringing in the minimum wage, bringing peace to the Balkans and getting rid of Saddam Hussein. Quite a lot really!

2. a) Do you approve of Gordon Browns succession to No. 10?

Well if no one else will stand against him with mahy people behind them then Gordon will win the election and move in next door (or stay where he is as he already is at No 10!)

b) Do you think the Labour party should be in control now?

Well they did win the general election so until June 27th yes they have every right to be. After Blair’s successor takes over I think they should still be in office as they won the election for 5 years and I dont see why a new leader should change that. The electorate voted for a party not a leader.

3. Bearing in mind their success at the recent local elections, do you think the Conservative party has any chance of winning the next general election?
I think they are in with a chance, many people hate Tony Blair and he has lowered their opinions of the Labour Party. I think Tony’s successor has his work cut out to win an other election.

Hiya,

Great shots there mate and yes it was a great day wasn’t it!!

AJ

Hiya,

Love the shots, by any chance were you in the terminal building at Glasgow during your visit if so, were you at the viewing area between stands 1-18??

AJ