By now we have become very familiar with the instructors and are in the position to makes jokes with them liberally and banter back and forth; whilst still maintaining the delineation between tutor and tutee.
With the eagerly awaited Basic Flight Training portion of the course creeping closer and closer there are many preparations to be made; such as Visas, Insurance, etc..
Now I am only eight weeks away I can taste it. Friday saw our visit to the US Embassy in London to get our Visas approved ready for our arrival. This brought with it a day off from ground school and the prospect of enjoying the day in The Big Smoke. With the interviews being very early in the morning it would mean an early start, so I decided to travel to the Capital a day ahead to ease the journey.
Upon arrival at the embassy belts, watches, keys and coins had to be removed in a clear bag with no electronic items allowed; not even mobile phones or key fobs. I know what you're thinking, crazy; everyone carries a mobile phone..!
A number of security measures later we found ourselves in a vast waiting room. The armed police, restrooms signs and abundance of bronze eagles made clear we were on American soil [I would have taken a photo, but I imagine this would have been frowned upon by the authorities]. The wait seemed to go on for ever, with a rather disorganised serving structure. Some four hours later the wait was over with a rather short chat with an American on the other side of a glass window. The experience could be likened most accurately to a trip to the post office crossed with Disney World.
Whilst in London, we decided to make the most of it. With the rest of the day spent taking in the sights and sounds of various London Public Houses..
With the visa approved, I'm one step closer to my Flight Training..
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