IMC Recommendations Sought
I am a 50-year old, male, low (80) hours ppl license holder and can really only afford to maintain my license by flying every
2nd year.
Rather than bimbling about for 12-hours in my local area to attain my CofE, I considered this year I should use my "flying
fund" to undertake an IMC course (especially as so many people have recently fought to keep it). I am looking to complete my
training before the end of July this year.
The prime motivator for this decision is the expectation of becoming a safer, more accurate pilot.
Minimum resources dictate I try to get the best return from my investment.
My internet research thus far has proved a little disapointing. I see quite a difference in price between various
establishments and I guess I'm niggled by the old adage "you only get what you pay for". I do however accept that cheaper may
simply reflect the laws of supply and demand and location may be a significant factor in price.
After giving it further thought, I have come to the conclusion that my choice of training establishment should first and
foremost reflect the quality of instruction.
I have come up with the following wish list:
1. I would prefer a mature (not necessarily by age) instructor, passionate about his/her subject (possibly ex-RAF) with
demonstrable experience of teaching the IMC syllabus.
2. I would like to maintain the same instructor for the duration of the course.
3. I would prefer to undertake a condensed course (1 or 2-weeks?).
I would be grateful to receive any recommendations (based on personal experience) of any Instructors (& hence schools) in the
UK that you feel would best fit my requirements.
I am located in the West Midlands but am prepared to travel for the right match.