cheeky monkey!
As it happens, I make 5/8ths of f@@@-all at UH!
The Bulldog rate is calculated such that the business ends up in profit, such that it may continue as a going concern.
None of the instructors are in it to get rich - rather some fun flying for ex-mil dudes who enjoy stick and rudder flying and all feel they have something to give back to the flying community.
The Dog is thirstier than a PA28, has a nice big window as well as a warm cuddly QFI next to you! He (or she) then guides you through your aerobatics, spinning, upset recoveries, advanced manoeuvres, formation or VP conversion, or indeed anything else that you may wish to contemplate.
I agree - you can always go to your local flying club and spend £130/hour, and if this is the limit of depth of pocket, I urge you to do so. Any flying is fun - at UH we just have more of it.
I started the thread because I have noticed a drop off in business both at the airfield and at AV8 - especially on beautiful sunny days. I am there pretty much every day when I am not at work and I am not the only local resident to have remarked upon it.
Nevertheless, my concerns are eased, as the majority of posters seem to be happy with the sitch.
Please come to the airshow on June 20th - it promises to be a belter of a day - I get to fly thrice.
Good banter tho Tonka