Based on
the questionaire in Skywings magazine featuring the top guns of the sport. As
well as complete dick heads who try and bring the sport into disrepute. <<gets
off soap box>>
Happily married (so I'm told) to a 1st Dan Shotokan Karateka, Caroline
Born in 1962 in Plaistow, near West Ham in the East End of London.
I live in Buckinghamshire, UK.
Occupation: Was an Analytical Chemist for 16 years. Minor disagreement with boss which escalated to an untenable working relationship. Volunteered for redundancy and left with a mortgage repaying wedge at the end of 2002. Enjoying the life of Riley at the moment.
Qualifications Professional: B.Sc, C.Chem, M.S.R.C. Flying: AP (H) Dual (H & T) PPG Coach.
How and when did I start flying? See here
Which pilot(s) most influenced me? Dave Butterfly Botha.
Favourite flying site in Britain is our Tow field near Cheltenham "XClent" club
Haven't been to the same places often enough to have a favourite flying site in Europe/world, but my best flying to date abroad has been in Piedrahita, distance, height gain and overall altitude personal bests all in one flight.
Most memorable flying experience was the first time I got to goal BPC 1999 round 2
Who do I admire in the sport? Anyone who flys better than me and has the time to share their knowledge with others and doesn't infringe airspace or cloud fly to win competitions of the XC league.
Most deplorable trait in myself : Impatience.
Most deplorable trait in others : Illogical reasoning.
When not flying I Update this web site, DIY, PC support for friends and family, keep very fit, despite the asthma. Ride my Yamaha FJR 1300
Favourite piece of music Anything by Hawkwind.
Favourite Film The Alien series, Top Secret, Band of Brothers
Favourite Book(s) Owners/instruction manuals, since it normally means I've bought another toy, Band of Brothers
Greatest fear : Being paralysed from the neck down. Or as some pilots I know, from the neck up.
Idea of perfect happiness :Having the money to indulge myself in all my hobbies.
My motto : Believe in yourself and you'll succeed.
I'd like to be remembered : by the historians of the 22nd century.
Previous history : Moved to Rainham in Essex when 7 yrs. old. Went to Dunningford Junior School and then onto Brittons Comprehensive Secondary school. Worked as a Laboratory Technician for Roneo Vickers for 4 years before going to do my degree. Worked in Harpenden for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for a year during my degree. Analytical Chemist for a Paper Company for 16 and half years, see above for the rest.
E-Mail me if you knew me in one of these previous lives.