You are the pilot of a charter jet Airbus 300. Your company have won the
contract to pick up prizewinners in a national competition, the prize for
which is a week's holiday in the Isle of Man. You are based in Manchester, so
are handling the northern part of the UK. You have to fly ILS from Manchester,
with a half full load, up to Newcastle, to pick up another load of winners.
Then you go on to Glasgow to pick up the Scottish winners, whereby you then
fly direct to the Isle of Man with your party. The return trip is easy, a
three quarter full plane load back straight to Manchester, where you end your
day. Don't forget though that next week, you must fly to the isle of Man,
possibly empty, to pick up the party and do the reverse trip, dropping them
off at their respective airports. Change the plane if you so wish. Happy flying!
EGCC Manchester (113.55) to EGNT Newcastle (114.25). 102 miles.
Take off and fly 010° to Pole Hill (112.1) and then 017° to Newcastle.
This is about a 30 minute journey in the Airbus. No ILS here so be careful.
EGNT Newcastle (114.25) to EGPF Glasgow (115.40). 106 miles.
Take off and fly 305° to Talla (113.80) and then 307° to Glasgow.
Another roughly 30 minute journey, with ILS landing.
EGPF Glasgow (115.40) to EGNS Isle of Man (112.20). 107 miles.
Take off and fly 207° to Turnberry (117.5), then 20 miles after Turnberry
turn left to 171° to the Isle of Man. Having set your HSI to 171° it should
centre at the correct place to turn. Make sure you keep to the radial and do not
stray. Again about a half hours journey.
EGNS Isle of Man (112.20) to EGCC Manchester (113.55). 96 miles.
Fly 131° to Wallasey (114.10). You will be contacted by Manchester ATC before
reaching the beacon. Follow instructions and land on the ILS. A nice short
journey back, and a good day's work.
Don't forget next week, to return to Isle of Man and then reverse the
procedure to get the folks home.
Barrie Myers