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Old 8th Mar 2011, 15:08
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Arrow PPL schools near South London (is distance an issue?)

Having visited many schools nearest to me, the nearest being Biggin Hill (15 miles away), best for ease of location, but also the most expensive, I wanted to get your thoughts-

How important is it to be close to your school's location?

Taking into account mileage/travel/traffic/costs/tiredness/lesson cancellations etc as well as keeping in mind quality and price of PPL training.

I did visit Stapleford (20 Miles) cheapest, not so great PPL fleet, but the journey there is less a distance issue and more a challenge one, via Elephant & Castle/Peckham and East London.

Airways FC Booker (some 35 miles away) but ideal for quality aircraft, school and airfield, but that M40 trek, could it play with energy levels on arrival for a lesson?

Your views would be appreciated.
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