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The Grumpy Gang

The Grumman Aircraft Pilots Association European Branch

(The other blokes in 'FL' & 'AZ' went off to stay at Heringsdorg (EDAH), whilst the 'LC' chaps went on first to Lubeck then Eelde (Gronigen) in rather bumpy conditions and spent the night in the airport hotel. They were rewarded, however, with a splendid meal in a Turkish restaurant.)

Monday, 10th April, I set off IFR to Popham (EGHP) and as usual on any westerly route through Belgium, they sent me up to FL100, where the IOAT was minus 15C, but this time, I was a good 5,000ft above the clouds. These were becoming scattered by the time I reached Kent, which was covered in snow from an over night dump. Fortunately, there was none in Hampshire and I landed at Popham spot on schedule, since the winds had been neutral. The others also arrived back at their home airstrips with no mishaps.

VFR v IFR. IFR wins by 23.5 hours! (Bah Humbug!… Ni)

Total flown: 2,152NM, airborne: 19.2hrs, average fuel, 33l/hr

Very good trip, excellent group to fly and socialise with and many, many thanks to the Danes and Poles for being such great hosts!

Phil Wadsworth with comments from Nigel Thomas