This is really excellent news for Exeter. One of the perpetual annoyances on these forums from the private flying community is that anywhere with a landing fee of more than 10 quid is 'not GA friendly'. The fact that the Robin Flying Group are able to exist in the format they do is proof that Exeter is not anti-GA. Their fees are also very reasonable for the facilities provided if you compare them to anything else on the South Coast.
The Robin Flying Group have some beautifully maintained aircraft which put the majority of flying club rubbish to shame, so I really wish them well in this endeavour! They also have a membership that can encourage people to remain in GA post PPL. A flying school does not need to be an expensive building and lots of expensive marketing, what it needs to be is quality instruction, well maintained aircraft and a friendly like minded community.
