Thanks for taking the time to reply everybody,
I have relocated to Crewe so I am a lot closer to Sleap than Barton. Also regarding the radio, I feel quite happy with that as I have had lessons from both Liverpool and Blackpool in the past so zone transits shouldn't really be too difficult for me to master.
All flying will be midweek due as I'm a shift worker plus there is a discount midweek anyway!!
Once again thanks a lot.
Looks like Sleap is the place to be.
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