I understand everybodys point i was to faced with the decision in march of this year, but since the aero club in newcastle was in liquidation then i thought teesside is the place to go. I fly at St Georges with a guy called David, great lad and explains everything in as much detail as you like, i live in chester le street so it would take me about 20 mins to get to newcastle and i can get to teeside in around 40.
I am happy there i mean one of the advantages is that you dont have to pay for going around the traffic pattern as st georges have an agreement with the airport so since im soon to start the traffic pattern , WOOOO.
I have also flown with paul who is a good lad justs lets u do what u want i mean 60 degree bank turns on my 4th lesson, Bring it on. i have also flown with stephen and another paul who has now left.
I have had to occasion where i have been down and it has not been on which is a bit of a waste of 3hrs bt since i got the instructors no i can ring up and check so no more wasted trips
My opinion is if you live gateshead southwards keep st georges and cleveland flying schl in mind (weekdays cleveland is quite free so id suggest going then) . if you live newcastle way like jesmond etc northwards its prob a bit to far to travel and your probably using similar costs with fuel and stuff and your time.
Best idea would be to pop down sometime just say Chris Nelson suggested you come down and had a look and im sure they will give u a tour and explain a lot.
maybe i am biast as i have not flown at newcastle but i do intend on doing it sometime. But this is my opinion and i think the cost is a majour factor (since im only 17 and just learnt to drive) so thast why im greatfull of teesside
The Dr