REvans - not sure whether you're already a member, but why not join your local Air Training Corps Sqn?? You may well find their phone number in your local directory, or try ringing HQ Birmingham & Warwick Wing at 02476 854933, email
[email protected] - it covers
these Sqns. If you're a bit further West, then you'll probably be covered by West Mercian Wing at 01902 377211, email
[email protected] with Sqn list
here.
HQ Air Cadets Site has most of what you need to know about entry requirements. In case you hadn't guessed, I've been involved with the ATC for around 31 yrs (as cdt and then on the staff) and never fail to be amazed at how few people hear about us. If you have an interest in aviation, a lot of the ground work towards your PPL exams can be covered for free! You also get the opportunity to get flying / gliding experience that will be of value in future PPL training. I'm also a PPL - got a 45 min flight in a Grob Tutor courtesy of Her Majesty yesterday - 25 mins of aeros and 20 mins of learning circuits in a new type!!
- not 'loggable' as PPL hours, but hopefully reduce the learning time if I wished to convert to a G115.