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Old 3rd Jan 2020, 05:21
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flyingorthopod
 
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I revalidated my PPL at Rougham about four years ago. It's a lovely flying club, well run and very friendly and you can't go wrong with them.
Flew with Clacton's examiner also and went there on a cross country - looked like another good club.
I haven't been to Crowfield.

I've flown 152 and HR200 and personally prefer the HR200 - I like a low wing and stick and prefer the visibility with acres of sky, and I think it handles better. But both are perfectly good aeroplanes to learn in.

Have you thought about doing a tailwheel PPL? The Super Cub is more fun and interesting to fly than a 152 or HR200 and will give you stick and rudder skills that will help you along the way. Easy to go from Super Cub to tricycle aeroplanes later on.

You could always try a trial flight with each.

I would strongly weight it in favour of whichever airfield you will find most accessible and usable both for lessons and for post PPL flying

Good luck!
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