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TVSA experiences?

Looking at applying to get my CPL with TVSA out at Bacchus Marsh, looks like they've recently done a big renovation and refurb across buildings and fleet.
Any past experiences or advice on this school? Doesn't seem to be a lot out there..

Hi MRC1234 ,Check your PM

I drove past there for a look at the progress 2 weeks ago. The whole place looks like a bomb site.

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Originally Posted by thunderbird five (Post 10932010)

I drove past there for a look at the progress 2 weeks ago. The whole place looks like a bomb site.

The old buildings are now gone and it seems just some landscaping to do.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....41a9c03274.jpg

It does seem to be hard to find any real 'unbiased' opinions. Or I'm bad as google / search.

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Originally Posted by MRC1234 (Post 10931949)

Did you end up going to TVSA mrc1234? I've seen they have an information evening coming up and thinking of going along to hear what they have to say. I figure it doesn't hurt to start a course, and if its not working out by the time I get to PPL, I can withdraw and change suppliers moving forward, surely not much to lose if I have to complete CPL and instructor courses elsewhere. Only catch I can see is no lighting at Bacchus marsh, so that would have to limit ability to do a Night VFR and IFR condtions would be impossible at "home base" - how often does Bacchus Marsh get fogged in, certainly last few weeks, mornings nearby have been foggy.

They are having a bit of an open day this saturday 28th May. I suggest you come along, talk to their people, eat a BBQ sausage, maybe go for a trial flight , etc
Nothing like a bit of old school face-to-face interaction, to help make one's mind up.