For what it's worth I finished with Stapleford 3 years ago and completed the course in minimum hours, which I would say is a testament to the quality of the instruction you receive there rather than my ability. I left there and was employed within a month for a jet job, once again down to the training I received at Stapleford. I would recommend that anyone looking to become a pilot seriously considers Stapleford, however at the present time I would recommend avoiding aviation like the plague as you wont get a job!!!! As for Mr Dobney he has the look of a complete C***T, but is really a very decent sort of chap and a excellent instructor.
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