Flying (renting) out of Blackpool
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Flying (renting) out of Blackpool
Anyone got any suggestions for the best FBO at Squire's Gate?
I'll be up there in a few days and I wanted to take a jolly flip around the tower - than maybe up to Ambleside if I can afford it.
TIA, Onan
I'll be up there in a few days and I wanted to take a jolly flip around the tower - than maybe up to Ambleside if I can afford it.
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try westair.uk.com
They have a nice 172 for rent, shouldn't be longer than a 30-40min checkride. It will be over £100 per hour but the general standard of a/c at BPL is pretty poor.
They have a nice 172 for rent, shouldn't be longer than a 30-40min checkride. It will be over £100 per hour but the general standard of a/c at BPL is pretty poor.
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Thanks. Unfortunately left my licenses back home, so I'll just ride with one of their chaps.
You haven't seen the ones I normally fly
but the general standard of a/c at BPL is pretty poor
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Can't speak for the rest of the outfits at Blackpool. But the aircraft at Pool Aviation are pristine... if a little expensive for the occasional jolly round the block. e.g. PA 28 with GPS, ADF, ILS, VOR, and 2 comm boxes (all in working order) is over £120ph dual. Also check what is included in your aircraft time...some include the first landing fee...and some only charge airborne plus ten minutes (for taxi). EGNH can be very busy, so you don't want to be paying for time at the holding point.
Must confess that I instruct at Pool, so must register my interest. However, advice is good for all schools at all airfields. Make sure you know what you are paying for
Must confess that I instruct at Pool, so must register my interest. However, advice is good for all schools at all airfields. Make sure you know what you are paying for
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Thanks everyone. I did pass through on Monday but it was bloody awful weather. I got to see the Vulcan - she's a sorry looking old girl, but still very impressive, doubtless not the one they've been discussing in another forum regarding taxi tests.
I'm in Ambleside now. The weather is bloody awful...
I'm in Ambleside now. The weather is bloody awful...