Well I've been living in West Swindon for nearly 14 years and it ain't any different from most other places. Though we'd probably like to we can't all live out in the countryside in a jigsaw puzzle-style thatched roof cottage. Might do when I retire, but not yet. But I do shop at Sainsbury's rather than Asda, and I try not to interact too much with the Asda fraternity.
Anyway, I've been into aviation for about 37 years (I'm 42) and am seriously thinking about doing a PPL after toying with the idea for many years. My good friend from school got his PPL at 17, and I've always had a hankering to do it ever since then, when I used to go flying with him fairly regularly. He's now a captain with Monarch. I mentioned to him that this year I was seriously thinking of having a go, and he suggested either Kemble or Bristol. Kemble seems a reasonable distance to travel, so I was wondering what recommendations people might have for suitable flying schools for doing a PPL at Kemble.
It seems that they have two main PPL schools: Propstar and Kemble Flying Club. Any preferences?
Also, when's the best time to start? I was going to wait until about April, when it's warmed up a bit.
Rob