Hi, I'm Iain...

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At the age of 4 my father and I were at the end of the runway at RAF Coltishall and witnessed a four ship

departure of four silver Lightnings - they barrelled down the runway towards us - and then went straight into

the vertical! To say that left an impression on this young lad would be an understatement. From that day forth

I was to spend my time gazing skyward - wanting to taste the freedom and ecitement of flight. That summer I

was given an Airfix model of a Hurricane - if I couldn't fly yet - I could build models of aeroplanes - and a life-long passion for aviation modelling was born.

 

Age 16 - I'm talking to the RAF about becoming aircrew - to be dashed in my dreams because of eyesight (one

excellent eye, one poor) - not only that - but I'm told I'll never be able to get a medical for commercial flying, or

even a Private Pilot's Licence. This aeronut is destined to view the wide blue yonder from afar - and just dream...

 

Then, back in 2007, friends introduced me to this wonderful new UK Licence with less stringent eyesight requirements and I was able to get a National Private Pilot's Licence - not only could I fly as a Pilot in Command of an aeroplane - a boyhood dream that had seemed impossible - but I was also introduced to a whole new world of flying people, who's generosity and wish to share the love of flying has taken me to experiences and opportunities that I still have to pinch myself to believe.

 

A huge thank you to all my flying buddies for their support, encouragement and some excellent adventures, and RAF Halton Aero Club - a magical place to learn to fly!

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I now have a share in a de Havilland Chipmunk based at Turweston and currently learning the ways of the taildragger...