I had a few flights with Tony a few years ago to be 'signed off' to fly the PA28s at Barton; I found him to be very personable, easy to get on with and a great instructor.
I can't wait for the day somebody posts a thread on here about their first flying lesson, and somebody replies with something like, "I remember that instructor, he was a right

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Well done on taking the first step mate - every success for your future in the air!