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Old 10th October 2003 | 03:20
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greatorex
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Past seven day's weather is available HERE - but don't know if that helps.

TPR's story is, indeed incredible but sadly, could well be perfectly true (having heard many such horror stories from the young chaps coming through who've worked for flying schools).

I think, TPR, that the advice to move schools ASAP is something that you should consider giving some serious and immediate thought to (I know it's difficult, especially if you’ve "paid up-front") but it does sound as though the training and service that you are getting is well below any expected levels.

WWW does have an excellent point when he says that you may want to consider a 'Private Instructor'. If you vet them well, you'll probably get someone who is a terrific teacher with a great deal of experience and you'll have the benefit of continuity in training.

Conversely, what WCollins says about some people not wanting to fly in anything less than CAVOK is also absolutely true. I’ve spoken to several PPL's who wouldn’t consider flying even if there was the tiniest of a crosswind component. Whilst I would never condone what happened to you, you have had a tremendous experience – made even better by the fact that you managed to walk away from it in one piece – and that is the best that any of us can hope for. . . .

Do please keep us posted and if you have the time, could you PM me the name of the school (just for curiosity's sake)?

Cheers,

G
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