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Forum: Private Flying

22nd Apr 2017, 22:19

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By PA28181

Don't recall that suggestion:ugh: The OP...

Don't recall that suggestion:ugh:

The OP asked about training for an EASA PPL and then was advised to take up gliding because apparently all powered flying instruction isn't conducted properly and...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Apr 2017, 22:06

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By PA28181

I'd query your assertion the majority...

I'd query your assertion the majority don't........

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Forum: Private Flying

21st Apr 2017, 14:26

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By PA28181

Well I have done "Some" at Lasham and the Black...

Well I have done "Some" at Lasham and the Black Moutains, it is certainly different to powered flying by a long way. But, it is not in the same "type" of flying that the majority want, which is get...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Apr 2017, 13:20

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By PA28181

Thats just written off all his chances of...

Thats just written off all his chances of learning to fly then. Yep fly gliders, they don't go anywhere, except round in circles, you will stand around all day freezing to get a flight after you...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Apr 2017, 11:37

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By PA28181

No not in the slightest. Just if it is offered,...

No not in the slightest. Just if it is offered, my advice to any new starter will not change from "Don't Pay Upfront" I wouldn't, but no-one has to take any advice from me you don't even know if...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Apr 2017, 11:18

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By PA28181

Sorry tobster but comparing car dealerships with...

Sorry tobster but comparing car dealerships with aviation doesn't work, totally different business model/customer base.

Sam I don't need to see it from their perspective as a customer I am only...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Apr 2017, 10:44

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By PA28181

That really should be because the acrft are clean...

That really should be because the acrft are clean and reliable, the ground facilities are to a decent standard for the type of customer base you expect in the aviation world, smart and customer...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Apr 2017, 10:27

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By PA28181

Just ask yourself why would you get cheaper...

Just ask yourself why would you get cheaper flying by paying upfront, does the cost of instruction,maintenance rent, rates and fuel magically reduce because a punter sticks 5 grand in their bank??????

Forum: Private Flying

19th Apr 2017, 13:57

Replies: 55

Starting Out - Advice

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Posted By PA28181

Just one bit of advice really, as others here...

Just one bit of advice really, as others here will give you chapter & verse on all the pitfalls, highs/lows to expect.

Get the medical before you spend any more cash, and if you get Class II NEVER...

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