Chris Leech David Keen Welcome to the autumn edition of The Log. This issue covers a range of subjects as diverse as the equinoctial weather currently affecting us in the skies and on the ground. The thorny issue of training versus testing is looked at by Paul Jarvis, with some new and interesting slants. A fascinating biopic of Christiaan van Heijst is also featured. Not many folk can combine two professional careers, but the Cargopilot achieves that, as a photographer who flies the Boeing 767 worldwide. On the topics of travel, our own Katy Lee reviews the cosmopolitan city of Beirut, and Steve Smirthwaite covers half of the contiguous states of the USA on a singular road trip. On more serious notes, self-medication is evaluated along with an interesting look at the effects of sleep loss on decision-making. BALPA is featured, with a visit to BALPA HQ along with a personal account of how our Benevolent Fund worked for one member. Regular features include Old Gits ruminations from his Rocking Chair on eccentric pilots and Apollo 11, along with our financial expert explaining the need to start saving early. All in all, we bring you a mix of entertaining and informative articles, which can also be found online on our app (search for BALPA Log in your app store), or at http://portfolio.cpl.co.uk/The-Log Safe flying and happy landings! LIFT-OFF Duty editors welcome