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Old 8th May 2016, 15:48
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Jan Olieslagers
 
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I agree with GtE (not for the first time ...) : where you learn is rather irrelevant, what plane you learn on is not too important either, though it is nice if you can learn on a plane similar to the one you expect to be eventually flying for yourself.

But the most important is to train with an instructor that suits you. Myself was a slow learner, and took some time and some disappointments to find the required kind soul with sufficient patience.

On a secondary note, though, you might wish to avoid busy aerodromes where one can spend eternities at the threshold, waiting for a take-off clearance, while the Hobbs counters run both on the plane and on the instructor - passing your precious money to no good use.

PS the warning by @tmmorris cannot be over-emphasised! Too many brave students have seen their precious money disappear up that chimney!
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