Jerez PPL
Hi,
I went to Jerez (Fly In Spain), to complete my PPL due to the poor weather in the UK. I was promised english instructor, good access to Cessna 172's and 4 hours flying each day. The reality was different:-
Only one english instructor available.
Only one 172 available.
Instructor had 4 students to teach each day.
Did not get anywhere close to finishing my PPL although I was there for a fortnight! It also cost me a fortune.
There was also a fuel strike that lasted several days, and on one occassion we flew to Seville to get some fuel. The Spanish do not use QFE either so you have to calculate it.
Not a happy experience. You also have to get a security pass to gain access to the apron this takes days not hours.
Each time you fly you have to fax two forms off prior to flight. A Flight Plan and a Security Clearance to Security - a bit of a pain.
On my return I completed my PPL in the UK and have had it for nearly two years - so they may have improved.