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| − | {{Quote|Eye-witnesses Leonora Gore and Daphne Maubyslin said that the accident was caused by 'a rather feeble old wizard called Armando Dippet', a local well known for his erratic flying. He is due to take his ancient age flying test next month on his 355th birthday. Unfortunately, this accident occurred a month too early.|''[[Evening Prophet]]'', [[1 September]] |
+ | {{Quote|Eye-witnesses Leonora Gore and Daphne Maubyslin said that the accident was caused by 'a rather feeble old wizard called Armando Dippet', a local well known for his erratic flying. He is due to take his ancient age flying test next month on his 355th birthday. Unfortunately, this accident occurred a month too early.|''[[Evening Prophet]]'', [[1 September]] [[1992]]; ''Flying Ford Anglia Mystifies Muggles'', by [[Andy Smudgley]]|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)}} |
| − | The '''ancient age flying test''' was a test that advanced-aged [[wizardkind|wizards and witches]] |
+ | The '''ancient age flying test''' was a test that advanced-aged [[wizardkind|wizards and witches]] had to take in order to continue legally operating a [[broomstick]].<ref name="CSf"/> |
| + | ==History== |
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| − | [[Armando Dippet]] was due to take his in [[October]] |
+ | [[Armando Dippet]] was due to take his in [[October]] [[1992]] on his 355th birthday. This was mentioned on the front-page article of the ''[[Evening Prophet]]'' on [[1 September]] [[1992]], in which the [[Flying Ford Anglia]] incident was blamed on Dippet by his neighbours [[Leonora Gore]] and [[Daphne Mauboisan|Daphne Maubyslin]], as he was known for erratic [[Flight|flying]].<ref name="CSf">{{COS|F}} - see ([[:File:Flying Ford Anglia Mystifies Muggles.png|this image]])</ref> |
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| + | == Behind the scenes == |
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| + | The test may be a reference to the greater restrictions place on elderly drivers. In Britain, a resident's driving licence expires at age 70, after which they must renew every 3 years if they wish to continue driving. Contrary to popular belief, they do not have to retake their driving exam, although they must prove that they meet a minimum standard for eyesight and inform the Driver & Vehicle Agency of any medical conditions that may affect their ability to drive. <ref name="Driver">https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/older-drivers-deciding-when-stop-driving</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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| + | [[fr:Test de vol pour sorciers âgés]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:39, 24 April 2023
- "Eye-witnesses Leonora Gore and Daphne Maubyslin said that the accident was caused by 'a rather feeble old wizard called Armando Dippet', a local well known for his erratic flying. He is due to take his ancient age flying test next month on his 355th birthday. Unfortunately, this accident occurred a month too early."
- — Evening Prophet, 1 September 1992; Flying Ford Anglia Mystifies Muggles, by Andy Smudgley[src]
The ancient age flying test was a test that advanced-aged wizards and witches had to take in order to continue legally operating a broomstick.[1]
History
Armando Dippet was due to take his in October 1992 on his 355th birthday. This was mentioned on the front-page article of the Evening Prophet on 1 September 1992, in which the Flying Ford Anglia incident was blamed on Dippet by his neighbours Leonora Gore and Daphne Maubyslin, as he was known for erratic flying.[1]
Behind the scenes
The test may be a reference to the greater restrictions place on elderly drivers. In Britain, a resident's driving licence expires at age 70, after which they must renew every 3 years if they wish to continue driving. Contrary to popular belief, they do not have to retake their driving exam, although they must prove that they meet a minimum standard for eyesight and inform the Driver & Vehicle Agency of any medical conditions that may affect their ability to drive. [2]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (First mentioned) (Mentioned on a newspaper)
