MARK NEWMAN

HOMETOWN: BIRMINGHAM
OCCUPATION: RADIO PRODUCER

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1. WHAT FLYING EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE?

MARK:
"PPL, qualified at Coventry Airport in 2009. I fly for fun!"

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE AIRCRAFT?

MARK: 
"I have a soft spot for G-BPEO, one of our Cessna 152s. I learned to fly in it at Coventry and after I became a Take Flighter it followed me to the club. It obviously loves me too!"

3. WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT FLYING?

MARK: 
"Specifically, every take off puts a smile on my face. Every time I do it I can't believe they let me do it! More generally there's a sense of liberty, but it's a freedom within which you absolutely have to know your limits." 

4. WHAT'S THE BEST THING ABOUT TAKE FLIGHT?

MARK: 
"It's a really friendly club. Most clubs are friendly but there's something special about
Take Flight. Being based at Wellesbourne helps - it's a great airfield."