Wade spends birthday with first flying lesson: "Turning 40 not been too bad"

James Wade did not qualify for the German Darts Grand Prix this weekend and has celebrated some time away from the oche celebrating his 40th birthday.

This included a first for 'The Machine' who is well known for his love of cars as he took to the skies.

He had his first flying lesson as part of his 40th birthday and said that 'turning 40 has not been too bad". This with accompanying pictures of Wade in the plane and also at home enjoying his celebrations.