Hi Si, we arrived at 8:50am, then I taxied at 10:15am, departed at 10:40am, and arrived back about 12pm, during the first approach I did an Asymmetric NDB to a low approach and go around into a low level circuit to land, so if you saw a rather low Seneca that was I. Did you have a scanner and was listening in? Exam One Zero was the callsign.
As for the test, well it was a bit of a b@llz up to be honest, as we were holding to depart ATC informed us that we couldn’t go to Cardiff for the Hold ILS because they have no details from us, which was a complete lie as I filed the flight plan the night before, and the CFI booked our slot time the afternoon before, it isn’t the first time they have done this, so basically I couldn’t do the en route, Hold ILS or EFATO part of the test, the rest I did and passed so I have what is known as an incomplete test, so I have to go back Tuesday afternoon to complete it, we will go to Filton this time for the Hold ILS, and if all goes well I will still get my First Time Pass, time will tell.
Love the Astraeus & SNBrussels, top shots.

Deano, unlucky mate but at least you are still on track for a first time pass, something a lot of commercial pilots flying today did not get. A few of my mates banged out of the Navy and are now flying for B Med and Easyjet…more money, no flying overalls or bone domes and cabin crew who are better looking……I am so tempted! and at least 3 failed their initial instrument test and that is with 2000 hrs plus under some of their belts (in a Seaking). Good luck for Tuesday and let us all know how you got on.