#WritersCoffeeClub 3/13: Talk about an experience when you consulted an expert for a piece of writing.

Happens regularly!

Back in 2014 I was writing "The Nightmare Stacks" and wanted a Eurofighter Typhoon v. Dragon Rider dogfight over the Yorkshire dales (NB: not-exactly dragons ridden by elven sorcerers with basilisk weapons for visual-range engagement). Consulted a friend who had just retired from the RAF as a squadron leader. The dynamics of fast jet vs. helicopter gunship combat fit well …

@cstross I really should (re-)re-read those ... I miss the Kettenkrad ...