Today's excursions
Hey all
Well been down to see couple of potential schools!
First off was Phoenix in Lee on Solent. Was a bit worried when I got there as just a porta cabin in the middle of the airfield with planes out side but guess that's the normal with smaller schools! Thinking bout it Bournemouth is similar just bigger cabins and cafe lol! Was impressed with phoenix by the time I left and a guy came in just after me to sign up! They don't want any money up front and they invoice you after you fly which sounds good! Only thing to pay is a monthly membership of £40 but seems reasonable.
Second stop was flying time aviation down at shoreham. Seems alot more proffeesional and alot bigger more planes and instructors. All of which were wearing the captain style uniforms! They didn't seem to organised guy who I met didn't no he was seeing me but he was good guy answered my questions and showed me the fleet of aircraft! He also advised not to pay upfront and pay as you go also warned me of some of the schools in the area and to do my research!
So feel i have achieved something although not planning to start to next year I want to get this all out of the way now so when I want to start I can! Still not to confident with the theory but everyone seems to say its do able. Correction on my earlier post it's Jeremy pratts book I have lol.
Where I'd best place to get the books and all the stuff I need to start like knee board, log book and bits? Looked at pooleys and flight store also eBay Phoenix recommended by bits as you need them but noticed you can buy the starter kits which has all all you need. Thoughts on this?
Cheers
Kev