As a current ppl student at ANT I cannot recommend them highly enough.
I started my training with a different "academy" and I was put off after 6 hrs or so. I couldn't understand why it should be so difficult to book lessons, instructors, and aircraft at the same time. After a break I decided to revisit flying, and thankfully visited ANT. The difference was/is amazing. The aircraft are superbly maintained, the service is friendly and welcoming, and the instructors first rate.
The Blackpool weather?........well....that's a whole different story.
Take the opportunity to fly with a family concern that started off in '47.
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