We were lucky to have great success in gaining Flying Scholarships at Reigate Grammar in the 60s/70s.
I did mine in 1971 at the Shoreham School of Flying.
Arrived Sunday evening in mid July for BBQ at the club.
Monday groundschool and trip 1 in late afternoon.
Tuesday a bit more groundschool and 2 trips.
Wednesday 4 trips and solo by that evening. Total 6:30 hrs dual.
Went on to fly all 30 hours plus 5 paid by myself in 26 days, what a great way to learn to fly.
How quickly could the RAF overcome it's pilot shortage with continuity like that? Yes, and I did go straight on to JPs 7 months later and my civilian flying stood me in good stead!
Last edited by Dominator2; 30th Mar 2018 at 11:23.