I have made this document which shows all the flying schools.... well most one of the school was not open when I visited it and have not replyed to my email...
I think it is going to be EFG I go with....
See the next blog EFG VS Classair
Cabair
Looking at reviews of this flying school they seem to be seen as the best they are world known and do lots of licence types, atpl cpl ppl both (a) and (h) they also do IR
When I went into the school the bulding was very nice there was a student doing there rt oral which was interesting to see I was then introduced to very polite person who answered all my questions and went though in deep detail what I would do during my training.
When I was quoted the total cost I allmost passed out, £12,000 I was expecting the flying to come to no more then £10k will have to do a pro/cost table of all the flying schools now I have visited them and come to a desision
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Allouette
When I visited the club there was no one arround, however I was told that there would only be people arround if flying was happening/ or is it was a club night. Will drop them an email
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Biggin visit
Off topic I know but still .... Went to Biggin today put the Cubs in a cessna 152 and I was right it gave me the flying bug even more as of a weeks time I will choose what flight school I am using then it is time to find a job and start learning I am hoping to get quite a few hours in during the summer let's hope and see what happens ,....
On way to Biggin
Well I am off to Biggin hill to do the cub badge and helping a scout compleate his this should be interesting going in and out of aircraft just makes me want to fly more will visit Cabair and EFG today then I need to decide what school I am going to go to ....
Dam
Did not manage to visit EFG or Cabair Henk said they would be really busy and I should come on tgursday so I can get a real feel for the places so I will pop up on Thursday who knows might see some a/c practasinf for the airshow
Off to Biggin again
I am off to Biggin hill again this weekend on both days on Saturday I am doing a tour not a lot more on the Sunday I will be doing a badge a lot of fun it seems every time I do the badge I with a group of kids I more want to fly! Think I will try and visit cab air and EFG
RT
I managed to get hold of the ppl training disks amazing they are made by transair I did the rt (radio) mock and managed to get 90% I have a film studys exam next week so I will revice for them and then I will start learning the ppl exams there are quite a few to get threw
CAA
Well I phoned the caa medicle department today I was supprised to find out that they only have one medicle advicer but still ... They said that I should not have any issues with getting the medicle I have to send them a letter explaning my situation to them so will get that in the post tomorrow some time
Odd news
Well today I have to phone the caa and check that I will be able to pass my medicle even though I had a hole in my heart. I am sure that it will be
Another good review
Well today I got another personal message on the pilot forum PPRUNE saying how much this student enjoyed being a member of Classair he also mentioned the other inductors I am starting to notice a trend here... Not one bad word said about Classair but quite a few about another schools on the airfield. We shall see what this weekend brings when I visit cabalr and EFG. I then think I will make my dessision about what school I want to do the ppl with
Mock RT Exam
Well I managed to obtain the oxford avation PPL training disks and thought that I would have a go at a few mock PPL ground exam... I did the RT one and managed to get 90% (pass is 75%) so I am happy and feeling confident about that! Once my last few exams are over I am going to hit the books and start learning the PPL stuff... should prove to be interesting.....
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Surrey And Kent Flying Club
This club was interesting to visit! There was a lot more people in the club house however the weather had been bad that day so that could be why Classair had particularly low numbers. I spoke to someone at the desk who was very helpful and went though all the exams that are needed to be sat and all the flying tests! - EFG and Cabair left to visit now!
Classair
Well I was helping out at Biggin Hill Airport (KB) today and decided that I would pop into Classair… I am really REALLY glad that I did. I met with an instructor who I believe was the CFI, her name was Iris…. Someone told me that she had over 8000 flying hours and she seemed like she was in her job to teach others… (Not to do some instructing till an airline offers a job – Most schools do this) She showed me the PA38 and the C172. (Shown below!) I must admit they both have good things and bad thing I felt a bit cramped in the C172. The PA38 is apparently enjoyed a lot by young learners I loved the huge amount of viewing that there was in this aircraft (inc the roof)…
The Decision
Well after having lots of expernce at Biggin Hill airport and going for P2 flights with people I decided that it was time to formally learn my self. I have made contact with all the schools at the airfield and will be visiting them over the next few weeks. Lets see what happens….