Last year I was awarded a GAPAN Scholarship and did my training at Bourn. I had a brilliant time with them. Before starting my PPL I had done allot of dual flying with a number of instructors, many of whom were former RAF Central Flying School QFI's and the like, with that in mind I still rate the instruction I received at Bourn as some of the best yet in my experience.
If you compare Bourn directly to other operations, such as those on Cambridge, you may get the feeling that RFC Bourn is a lesser flying school. If you look beyond what you see at first glance however, you will find a number of benefits to learning at a smaller airfield/flying school. There are no landing fees, so costs don't spiral with circuit practise, the field is also primarily used by the flying club so you tend not to have to 'fit in' around larger aircraft or commercial operations. In addition the smaller club can lead to a more personal level of instruction with the club.
Anyway, I am babbling! To sum it up, I am a very satisfied PPL'er! I've posted about GAPAN and Bourn before, so if you take a look through my past posts you will be able to dig out some more.
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