Archive (3 life histories found)
'There was really no such thing as weather forecasting as none of the airports had communication with each other '
Flying conditions in Nigeria were appalling. We had all sorts of weather conditions to deal with. During the 'Harmattan' sand storms were blown down from the Sahara reducing visibility to nil. And then came the rainy season and hugh squall lines…
Tags: communication, draughts, navigation, Nigeria, thunderstroms
'...like going to sleep in a five star hotel every night and waking up the next morning in a different city '
Some thirty five years ago we rented a cruiser on the Shannon to try out this cruising lark. I have been an enthusiast ever since. We have cruised almost every year since, sometimes three times in one year. In all those years we have not been tempted…
Tags: Boat, cruise, holiday, navigation, Shannon
Lost again
Mike and his co-pilot looking at a navigation map during the air race
Tags: air race, co-pilot, Mike, navigation