Thinking of starting a group - Blackbushe

[Hampshire Hog]

Hi All,

Having finished my PPL at BAFC back in June, I've started to think about setting up a new group at EGLK. The aim would be to find about 8-10 interested pilots, then find a suitable aircraft. I trained on the PA28, but would happily consider a PA38 or an AA5. My feeling is a Cessna may require too much conversion training, but I am happy to be advised. I would look for each to put in capital of £5-8k, but some of that would clearly be spent on ensuring any aircraft purchased was thoroughly up-to-scratch at the start - using someone really reputable. A safe, decent looking aircraft is the objective - one I wouldn't be ashamed to take a non-flying wife up in!

I'm a lawyer by training, so happy to do the organising, but a group with good mixed skills would be helpful - as would one with people who have different usage patterns!

I have searched and read what the search engine brought up on forming groups, but any advice or expressions of interest would be welcome.

If costs deem necessary, I would consider basing at Popham, but Blackbushe would be preferable - because of the hard runway.

Thanks in advance for any constructive comments.

HH

[Martin @ EGLK]

HH,

I know of a share for sale. Check your PMs

Martin

[Pitts2112]

No real cross-training required to go from PA28 to C172 except you don't climb onto the wing to get in. Take you a couple of hours at the most to get the feel of it. Don't let that stop you. Just because you trained on a PA28 doesn't mean you have to fly only that for the rest of your life. Consider this as a chance to spread your wings a bit if the opportunity presents itself.

Cheers,

Pitts2112

[Hampshire Hog]

Many thanks to both. I would also consider joining an established group and, yes, I will consider the Cessna if it's that easy!

Cheers

HH

[Pianorak]

Perhaps this (http://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=28381) might suit. (I am not connected with it and know nothing about it.)

[oby]

No real cross-training required to go from PA28 to C172 except you don't climb onto the wing to get in.


i cant agree more....i'm halfway through my PPL and took out a 172R for a spin in Aus...(norm being a PA28)

imho, the 172 isnt as responsive....but the view is better (looking down!) and boy is it nice to have the little luxeries (like 2 doors and electric flaps)

[Hampshire Hog]

Thanks again. I'm already onto the PA28. If the 172 is really that easy, I'll give it some serious thought. I'm not too bothered about the high wing, but I am a fan of easy landing characteristics and docile handling (especially in the stall - which slightly puts me of the PA38 Tom)

HH

[Baron Von Mildred]

We have 1/10th shares available in the Ikarus C42 £5995 & shortly WT9 Dynamic £7995. These are based at Chiltern Air Park near Reading. They are both 2 seaters that will out perform the Tomahawk and cost much less to operate. Look here: http://www.chiltern.aero

You can fly these on your JAR PPL/NPPL with only differences training. As there are virtually no differences this amounts to a check out with the instructor.

[Saffer]

Hampshire Hog,

Have sent you a PM.....

Rgds,

Saffer

[PoppyPilot]

Hiya,

Was just wondering how you are getting on setting up a flying group at Blackbushe.

I passed my PPL there in October 06 and have hardly flown since (weather and circumstances). My husband has a share in a Cirrus SR20 and SR 22 kept there but obviously they are far too sophisticated for me to fly. I learnt in an AA5 with Cabair but am considering some lessons in the PA 28.

Regards

[flyer58uk]

A group is looking to put in a PA28, G-JADJ, into LK for sharing.
You just buy in the hours you want to fly, I am looking only to buy in 15, but finding someone similar then we would get the 30 hour rate if we shared, every penny helps!!!
Anyone interested!!!!!:):)

[Hampshire Hog]

Thanks to all for your comments and suggestions.

I managed to find a private non-equity group with a really nice PA28 - commitment to fly 12hrs/year at a reasonable rate.

I think there may be one or two more vacancies if anyone is interested. PM me and I'll pass on your details to the guy who runs the group.

HH

[flyingsteve55]

PoppyPilot - were you and husband on the Cabair school trip to Caen in April 06?

[Blackbushe Flyer]

Re HH's post
I operate said PA28 group - that is now full but possibility exists that a C172 may soon be available at EGLK.

P.M me for more details.

BF

[Trinity 09L]

I have knowledge of a 1/10th at a 172 group at EGLK. PM for more if required.

[PoppyPilot]

Hiya,

Yes we were on that very eventful school trip!!

and you ....

best wishes

[flyingsteve55]

Yes was there - did the aero's in the CAP10 on the Sunday - great stuff.