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HV, hmmm yes things have indeed changed since I was there in that case!
Think I was paying in the region of £65 per hour dual in a C152 and a bit more for a PA28. Aberdeen at that time were £100+ for a C152 so was indeed much cheaper for me at the time. Membership I seem to remember was also a one off annual fee and wasn't any worse than Aberdeen.
I was flying for the VGS on the Grob 109B at the time out of Kinloss so was travelling up there anyway!
DB6, thanks for that might actually be interested in hiring one next weekend in that case, do you require anything special for a checkout on type ?
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Think I was paying in the region of £65 per hour dual in a C152 and a bit more for a PA28. Aberdeen at that time were £100+ for a C152 so was indeed much cheaper for me at the time. Membership I seem to remember was also a one off annual fee and wasn't any worse than Aberdeen.
I was flying for the VGS on the Grob 109B at the time out of Kinloss so was travelling up there anyway!
DB6, thanks for that might actually be interested in hiring one next weekend in that case, do you require anything special for a checkout on type ?
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all I can say is where can you get such value for a ppl course, £4100 ! and have the fantastic scenery and also the quality of the ATC. USA eat you heart out !
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Also look carefully at the quality of the whole set up - there were many professional pilots teaching in their spare time in Aberdeen - loads of experience and teaching for pleasure! Times have changed and certainly something to look at?
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Originally Posted by DB6
UA, yep there are 5 at Dundee and we do the AOPA course. Approval was gained a few months ago and there is one full-time aeros qualified instructor (although he is busy with FIC work too) and myself doing some part-time stuff.
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.I have been thinking of doing the AOPA course this year and was wondering if Tayside do it out of Glenrothes as well as Dundee or is it just Dundee. I looked on the web site but it does not seem mentioned at all. I live in Edinburgh so getting to Glenrothes would be quicker.
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Originally Posted by Say again s l o w l y
You could always do it on the Pitts out of Cumbernauld. Far more exciting than any Grob!
Is the Pitts available yet. The web site is a bit vague about it?
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grow45, just Dundee I'm afraid. Neither Grobs nor AOPA qualified instructors at Glenrothes. I suppose a day or two down there could be arranged if there was enough interest but instructor availability is limited, which is one reason it's not on the website yet.
I must say if there was a Pitts available that's what I would go for, the only problem there being that you'll need 5-10 hours to solo the thing over and above any aeros tuition. Worth it though
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I must say if there was a Pitts available that's what I would go for, the only problem there being that you'll need 5-10 hours to solo the thing over and above any aeros tuition. Worth it though
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Originally Posted by DB6
grow45, just Dundee I'm afraid. Neither Grobs nor AOPA qualified instructors at Glenrothes. I suppose a day or two down there could be arranged if there was enough interest but instructor availability is limited, which is one reason it's not on the website yet.
I must say if there was a Pitts available that's what I would go for, the only problem there being that you'll need 5-10 hours to solo the thing over and above any aeros tuition. Worth it though .
I must say if there was a Pitts available that's what I would go for, the only problem there being that you'll need 5-10 hours to solo the thing over and above any aeros tuition. Worth it though
.Thanks for the input. Dundee should not be a problem - just that Glenrothes is closer to home. Seems to me it would be sensible to learn the basics on the Grob and move to the Pitts in due course - perhaps having done a tailwheel sign off on something else in between.
Hopefully I'll be in touch over the summer.
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If you want to combine a gentle introduction to aeros and tailwheel at the same time, don't forget the Prestwick Flying Club Chipmunk.
Of course the Pitts would allow you to get vp prop AND tailwheel differences at the same time...the Heron neither. But the Heron is an awfully good aeroplane for what it is, and does.
If you want to combine a gentle introduction to aeros and tailwheel at the same time, don't forget the Prestwick Flying Club Chipmunk.
Of course the Pitts would allow you to get vp prop AND tailwheel differences at the same time...the Heron neither. But the Heron is an awfully good aeroplane for what it is, and does.
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There is a good discussion regarding learning on a "conventional " aircraft before moving on to other things (including Chipmunks)HERE
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Dundee is the nearest and you can get a train from Dundee directly to either Carnoustie Town, or to "Golf Street" which is just outside the Club House of Carnoustie Links.
Other options are Perth (40 mins west), RAF Leuchars (30 mins South, hefty landing fee and requires MOD Waiver+Crown Indemnity) or Aberdeen (1 hour 20 mins North, extortionate landing, parking and handling fees)
Dundee has all facilities bar decent hangarage, unless you can convince Tayside Aviation to let you have a corner of their hangar!
There is a good discussion regarding learning on a "conventional " aircraft before moving on to other things (including Chipmunks)HERE
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Where would you recommend for landing on a visit to Carnoustie?
Other options are Perth (40 mins west), RAF Leuchars (30 mins South, hefty landing fee and requires MOD Waiver+Crown Indemnity) or Aberdeen (1 hour 20 mins North, extortionate landing, parking and handling fees)
Dundee has all facilities bar decent hangarage, unless you can convince Tayside Aviation to let you have a corner of their hangar!
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Originally Posted by DB6
grow45, just Dundee I'm afraid. Neither Grobs nor AOPA qualified instructors at Glenrothes. I suppose a day or two down there could be arranged if there was enough interest but instructor availability is limited, which is one reason it's not on the website yet.
I must say if there was a Pitts available that's what I would go for, the only problem there being that you'll need 5-10 hours to solo the thing over and above any aeros tuition. Worth it though .
I must say if there was a Pitts available that's what I would go for, the only problem there being that you'll need 5-10 hours to solo the thing over and above any aeros tuition. Worth it though
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. Who should I speak to at Dundee about the AOPA course?
Thanks.
Bring back Pegasus eh? If aeroplane flying at Aberdeen is becoming difficult, why not try gliding at Aboyne? They have a great fleet and will be able to get you solo and soaring in next to no time. The guys there are regularly flying 300 km to 750 km flights in mountain waves cruising at 90 to 100 kts along the edges of beautiful leniculars. Looking down on Loch Ness from FL250 on a clear day is awesome, and the club record is around 38,000'. Aboyne has a nice club house and real ale. Flying fees are surprisingly cheap and the fleet is modern and in good condition, why not give it a try?
