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Forum: Private Flying

21st Apr 2017, 13:21

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By tobster911

Hahaha, pretty much sums up gliding in the UK ...

Hahaha, pretty much sums up gliding in the UK

I love glider flying. Haven't done anywhere near as much as I'd like, but I did start with it and found it thoroughly enjoyable.

However, as the...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Apr 2017, 11:27

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

Views: 6,344

Posted By tobster911

It is totally different, but the principle of...

It is totally different, but the principle of doing a discount if you pay up front for a service that ties you in to one business is found all over the place. It's the same thing. You could pay £800...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Apr 2017, 10:58

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By tobster911

Of course it should be, but it never is. Same...

Of course it should be, but it never is. Same reason car dealerships will offer you a service plan on a car. It's cheaper than paying each time you come for a service, but the service has to be done...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Apr 2017, 10:32

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By tobster911

Fair comment I suppose, but I guess that from a...

Fair comment I suppose, but I guess that from a business perspective, it's a good idea as you then have some commitment from the student that they're not going to go elsewhere (though I'd never pay...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Apr 2017, 09:01

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By tobster911

I'm a little confused about this. So, companies...

I'm a little confused about this. So, companies like OAA and CTC, who ask for lump sums up front throughout the course of the training... Have they tried to get a loan and failed? I know they're a...

Forum: Private Flying

19th Apr 2017, 14:38

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By tobster911

THIS.... This, is good advice. Do read the...

THIS.... This, is good advice.

Do read the Air Law book well, and absorb the information as it's the one exam to do before you go solo. Everyone does it in a different order. I practically did all...

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