It was normal practice to be asked to orbit downwind when an airliner was on the approach

being asked to orbit downwind is one thing, asked to orbit on final is another.

Arm Waver – you should have titled this thread “Scottish Aviation Bulldog” (or “Beagle Bulldog”)

surely there is only 1 Beagle Bulldog, G-AXEH, now at East Fortune?
(the other non-Bristol ones being Scottish Aviation)

🙂

Nice images……….. but Commercial Aviation?

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well since most of the aircraft shown are operated by the 2 training operations at Cumbernauld (Leading Edge and CFS), and they are supposed to earn their keep, then Commercial :p

I do like the first shot, of G-BUMP, my usual training mount, and the aircraft I soloed in.

it just shows that English Electric where 50 years ahead of their time 🙂 :p

1972 and 1973 editions of Civil Aircraft Markings lists ‘owner or operator’ as L. Grahame

There is much to be said for minimising the gaps between lessons. But don’t worry too much if long gaps creep in for one reason or another. Some advise to book lessons regularly in the expectation that there will be cancelations due to weather, maintenance, illness etc, but that can backfire when you get a clear run of weather/aircraft etc.

I have been learning for 2 years now (32 hours total), and like Deano have had a couple long gaps of 3 months for various reasons, but have quickly caught up. I am in no rush, the main thing for me is that I am flying.

good luck and let us know what you decide.

Ken

Cheers David

had a feeling it was, tis a cracking lens, and you know how to use it.

Ken