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Old 4th October 2005 | 16:36
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silverknapper
 
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If they say it includes all landings and approaches then take it as read you won't have any extras.
Your £11k example I assume is Leeds, as you stated earlier. I went there and the whole course was spot on the quote. I didn't pay any approach charges, or 170A fees, or hire for test. Just the CAA fee and £11k to LFS.

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I agree that lift to land plus 10 is very fair. However I think 15 is a bit much. I timed it on several occasions and even at a busy field like Leeds we were airborne within 5 mins of going off chocks. Obviously it takes longer the first few trips. My point was that at some fields such as Perth, when you land you are on blocks within a minute and a half, and never spend 10 mins waiting for clearance or setting up navaids (there are only a few routes). When you are looking at £5.50 a minute that can quickly add up. It is a genuine grumble I have heard from several folk who have learned at Perth.
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