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PPLnoobie
27th Jun 2023, 15:22
I want to do a PPL in Eastern/Central Europe and I'm looking for a good flight school.
(I know there are similar Threads and I read them, but so far didn't come to a conclusion)

My requirements would be:


Theory Online/Distance learning
Flexible and fast practice part (e.g. flexible flying, multiple hours per day if it makes sense)
Nearby international airport (I'm based in Dubai and would fly there for practice)
Nearby city where you can live for few weeks with just speaking English
Good/suitable aircraft and instructors

Optional:


Schools offering courses for follow up after PPL





So far I found the following options:

FlyCoop, Budaörsi, Hungary (not sure if Budaörsi is good for traing/nearby BUD + couldn't find reviews about them here)
AirWin, Tököl, Hungary (not sure if 'AT Aero-3' is good aircraft, also could not find reviews here)
PannonAir, Tököl, Hungary (they only do 1 hour/day/person)
Pan Aero, Zadar, Croatia (seems fine, but Zadar is not so convenient to fly to)
Bartolini Air, Lodz, Poland (seems also fine, but Lodz is 1-2 hours away from Warsaw)
FlyForFun, Sazena, Czechia (seems like a small / entry-level flight school)



Can anyone give recommendations or does it actually matter/do I overthink here?

Flyr22
29th Jun 2023, 06:30
I've visited Airwin. Their ATs are equiped with garmin glass cockpit. All looked fine to me. My only gripe is that the PPL theory is dragged for 3 months, because the 2 hour online meetings are limited for Tue Wed and Thursday for 13 weeks.

enzino
30th Jun 2023, 05:10
Bartolini Air.

Expatrick
30th Jun 2023, 10:07
Budaörs airfield meets your points 3 & 4 very well, sited in District 11 Budapest (Buda side), easily accessible from the city centre and Liszt Ferenc airport,and yes, you can survive easily in Budapest speaking English!