Aviation SW on a more positive note
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I would presume in the groups Robins?
The ASW aircraft, although airworthy and fully compliant with all regulations were in need of a lot of cosmetic TLC as well as a good old fashioned clean.
The ASW aircraft, although airworthy and fully compliant with all regulations were in need of a lot of cosmetic TLC as well as a good old fashioned clean.
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FWIW in my experience the ASW planes were maintained extremely well and very well equipped. The individual concerned was fastidious at making sure everything worked and was proud of the fleet.
That makes them fly well but doesn't win any prizes for being concourse condition.
I'm not sure there is enough money in flight training to do that !
That makes them fly well but doesn't win any prizes for being concourse condition.
I'm not sure there is enough money in flight training to do that !
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In response to various posts from "robin"
Apologies if my original post starting this thread caused anyone any confusion! For clarification:
The Robin Flying Group is not connected to ASW in any way, shape or form - or "alongside" it. Nor is Exeter Aviation Ltd, the operator of the RFG, which has been an RTF since 2008.
Three of the Exeter Aviation/Robin Flying Group instructors have previously worked for ASW.
No ASW or ex-ASW aircraft are used or would realistically be likely to be used by Exeter Aviation/Robin Flying Group in any capacity.
The Robin Flying Group is not connected to ASW in any way, shape or form - or "alongside" it. Nor is Exeter Aviation Ltd, the operator of the RFG, which has been an RTF since 2008.
Three of the Exeter Aviation/Robin Flying Group instructors have previously worked for ASW.
No ASW or ex-ASW aircraft are used or would realistically be likely to be used by Exeter Aviation/Robin Flying Group in any capacity.
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Thanks for the clarification.
One question then. Is Exeter Aviation now advertising itself as a school/training facility for ab initio training and what are the rates?
One question then. Is Exeter Aviation now advertising itself as a school/training facility for ab initio training and what are the rates?
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In deference to what can, at best, be described as a lot of hurt feelings around what has happened at ASW, Exeter Aviation is not actively advertising itself as a school/training facility beyond what is already visible in various guides.
At present it is simply providing the facility for displaced students to continue their training - taking care not to constrain the freedom of operation currently enjoyed by Robin Flying Group Members and other training activities (Tailwheel, Night, IMC etc).
The aircraft being used are G-CEKO and G-OYIO and the rates as per normal RFG PPL use (robin-flying-group.org/costs), plus £30-40ph for the instructor, plus landings (under £10 each).
At present it is simply providing the facility for displaced students to continue their training - taking care not to constrain the freedom of operation currently enjoyed by Robin Flying Group Members and other training activities (Tailwheel, Night, IMC etc).
The aircraft being used are G-CEKO and G-OYIO and the rates as per normal RFG PPL use (robin-flying-group.org/costs), plus £30-40ph for the instructor, plus landings (under £10 each).
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So, around £180-190/hr with one landing at Exeter.
Are you still asking for say £2k up front? Or is there a pay by hour option, given that the rule we tend to push is generally not to pay upfront?
Are you still asking for say £2k up front? Or is there a pay by hour option, given that the rule we tend to push is generally not to pay upfront?
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As one of the sons is studying at Exeter and keen to get his PPL I want to be really sure of costs (mainly as I'll be funding it) and this disclaimer is confusing
I will watch, with interest, future developments
Please note: Costs and arrangements may vary from time to time. This page is intended to help to form a general picture of our group and is not to be construed as contractual in any way. '
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