Flying training at Camden

[MrX]

I would like to find what the best flying training school is at Camden. A few years ago I was warned about a school there but can't remember which one it was or who told me. Can anyone let me know what they have experienced lately.

[Kickatinalong]

Mr X , If you want a good one try Curtis Aviation, you won't go wrong.
Kickatinalong:ok: :ok: :ok:

[DeltaSix]

Hey Kickatinalong - is RM still the CP at Curtis ?........ I know the guy - good instructor.


D6

[centurionII]

yes. go Curtis Aviation, theyre the goods. CP is Craig Marshall, Robs son. :ouch:

[DeltaSix]

So what's Rob doing now ?....is he the CFI there ?

I might drop in one of these days to say hello before I go overseas.


D6

[7gcbc]

d6

Curtis are a great bunch of people, Rob is also CASA Examiner, Craig & Jim Drinnen are a rare treasure of experience and Tailwheel skills, There is also Niall & Jarred who are also very capable Instructors. If you want to get checked out in a Tiger Moth by Niall and learn to speak in a Dublin accent, he's yer man :D

I recommend it 100%.

7g

[Zap Brannigan]

Couldn't agree more. Curtis is without doubt a fine flying school. You'll find they're more stick and rudder oriented which you'll certainly appreciate later in your career- I certainly have.

Jim D is one of the greats!

Best of luck with your pursuits Mr.X

[Wheeler]

I think you would find they are mostly pretty good at Camden. To some extent it depends on what you want. Certainly Curtis are excellent and have some nice equipment but Airbourne have some lovely gear too. Are Camden Aviation still there? Also pretty good but different equipment. Gostner Aviation offers a remarkable range of licences and testing and is supposed to be getting a DA 40, complete with Diesels, glass cockpit and the lot - and of course they have access to Joe, hopefully. Then there is the Scouts and the other Air Cadet mob. All very professional and mostly very friendly. Anyone, I've forgotten?

The big advantage of Camden is that you have a very user friendly airfield, no tower (cheaper!) during the week, minimal waiting faffing around, taxiing and transiting. The airfield itself is the main differentiator compared to the big guy up the road and for my money is far preferable and well worth the short extra trip down the M5!

[MrX]

Thanks all for the info. Does anyone have an idea of the different prices per hour at Camden. I assume this will be dependant on the aircraft type and I'm happy for some guidance on this. Will not having a tower put limits on the licence they can provide, will I be able to fly into somewhere like Bankstown once I have my PPL?
I'm also interested in what people think about the rate of training. Is it better to do a few flights per month or go full on and fly every day?