Why the name Wiz? Because my maiden name was Wisbey.
Age Never ask a woman, especially a black belt.
Marital status Happily married to a racing snake masquerading as a paraglider pilot.
Born in London, as Lenora Bassingthwaighte to Hazel.
Where do I live now? Near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK.
Occupation Full time bookworm, part time Analytical Chemist for a biscuit manufacturer.
Qualifications Professional: B.Sc (animal physiology and nutrition) - Karate: Shotokan, Shodan. Flying: Club Pilot (retired). Retrieve driver first class.
Previous occupations Housewife, till I found the husband was a better one.
How and when did I start flying? Went along with hubby to High Adventure on the Isle of Wight.
Which pilot(s) most influenced me? Dave Butterfly Botha.
Favourite flying site in Britain Anywhere I can read my book while the others fly.
Favourite flying site in Europe/world Maybe Lanzarote and Crete, since I can read my book in the warm sun.
Most memorable flying experience Spinning a Jive above Olu Deniz.
Who do I admire in the sport? Hubby.
Most deplorable trait in myself No motivation for anything if there's a good book nearby.
Most deplorable trait in others People who write your profile for you. "Oi Gazza.. No!".
When not reading a book I Get on the www and order another.
Favourite piece of music Pastoral Symphony.
Favourite Film(s) Top Gun, Toy Story.
Favourite Book(s) Anything by Anne MaCaffery, Isaac Asimov, JRR Tolkien
Greatest fear Not being able to go lambing every year.
Idea of perfect happiness Withycombe Hill, (Somerset), a book, a bottle, sheep baa's in the background, and hubby at cloudbase overhead not able to go XC. Then I don't have to go fetch :o)
My motto If there's an easier way, then that'll do for me, but there was no easy way to Black Belt.
I'd like to be remembered On my birthday.
Previous history Nothing important before December 1986, since that's when I met Gary
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