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Old 21st Feb 2008, 18:59
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Need help with PPL decision. Denham airport or somewhere close, experience required

Hi I am looking to gain a JAR PPL and need some help. I live near Denham airport in Bucks and recently made some enquiries there.

Both schools were friendly and helpful, but the biggest factor in my decision will be cost.

Cabair have nice planes, newly painted 4 seat Warriors.
Pilot Centre has C152,s that look a bit worn from the outside.

Cabair are charging £10,100 for 50hrs all inclusive.
Flight Centre is charging £5890 for 45hrs instruction

What do you think is best?

I could pay for either out right, but this is my life savings!!!.

Additionally travelling to the US seems an nice option but I can only take two weeks holiday at time. This is my employers policy so I am restricted there.

What about other schools in the area? Do you have any experience with these?

Booker Aerodrome (Wycombe)

White Waltham (Maidenhead)

I think the BA flight school in Wycombe and waltham both use Warriors, but dont know what their JAR PPL costs are.

Thanks
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