Day 23

The end of my fifth week in Bournemouth, and just an hour in the sim today to practice position fixing. Next week could conclude my CPL training, although it is unlikely that there will also be time for the skills test next week.

This test is a 2 hour flight with an examiner, in which all the main elements of the syllabus are covered. Flight planning, departure procedures, navigation (including a diversion), instrument flying, general handing, arrival procedures, circuits, emergency procedures (including engine failures) and radio navaid procedures. Probably the toughest two hours of my life so far. Can't wait.