If fact, I taxiied at about 11:40, down runway 24 for take-off, and then taxiied back again.... no flight. This with a German tourist, and about 15min after landing from my previous flight with a British tourist.
It had nothing to do with the tourist though, and thank goodness she is very understanding. Her friend is flying with David, and she will go when her friend comes back
This is the 3rd time in my flying carreer I have made the call not to fly... its a tough one
First one was leaving Demon's plane for him where he did not expect it, second time when I was not happy with the Skydive C182, and now this...On our last flight, it was getting guite bumpy. The wind is only about 10-15kts, but its incredibly thermic! A SouthWester came through earlier, and the lapse rate is such, that it is really hard flying. But its not conditions I have not flown before ... so why did I elect to sit out? You know, I can't explain it.
Gut feel.
That thing I always teach my students about, last check before take-off. The feeling down your spine.
I know I made the right decision
(I think ), but it is a really, really difficult one to make 
. Just thought I'd share this with you. For all the guys in future who has that gut feel... don't fly. It will probably cause self-doubt (more than likely - especially if others are flying), and it will probably eat into your confidence a chunk, but you'll get over it.
Making the decision to not fly today, means you are able to fly tomorrow.
