Groups based in Bournemouth
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Groups based in Bournemouth
I was wondering if any of you could help me.
I have recently moved to the south coast, and am looking for a group based in Bournemouth with a piston single. I'm really interested in finding a non-capitol group, but would also consider a capitol group.
Any suggestions?
I have recently moved to the south coast, and am looking for a group based in Bournemouth with a piston single. I'm really interested in finding a non-capitol group, but would also consider a capitol group.
Any suggestions?
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why a group then? - why not just hire and have none of the ownership hassles? - you will always find a club with an aeroplane if you want to go touring - just pre pay for a block of hours in advance - makes no difference whether you fly them 1 hour over ten weeks or 10 hrs in 4 days - if they whinge - just say ok - i will find another club that will - im sure they wil change their tune if your a regular flyer with them.???
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Well, In my origional post I did express a preferance for a non-capital group.
I don't know of many clubs that would be happy for me to take one of their aircraft away for a couple of days...or even a whole day for that matter.
So the reasons I want a group:
- availability tends to be better than a club
- the aircraft can be taken away for a few days
- the aircraft are usually very well looked after and are not slammed into the runway 15 times a day by ham-fisted student pilots.
I don't know of many clubs that would be happy for me to take one of their aircraft away for a couple of days...or even a whole day for that matter.
So the reasons I want a group:
- availability tends to be better than a club
- the aircraft can be taken away for a few days
- the aircraft are usually very well looked after and are not slammed into the runway 15 times a day by ham-fisted student pilots.
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If you don't mind an hours drive, you might find it well worth heading up the road to Popham.
Lots of groups, at just about every type and price bracket imaginable (well, so long as it's fixed wing and single engine).
I'm sure there is a zero-capital group somewhere in the south of England, but frankly I've never met it. I doubt anywhere you'll get away with putting less than £2k in for a group A share.
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Lots of groups, at just about every type and price bracket imaginable (well, so long as it's fixed wing and single engine).
I'm sure there is a zero-capital group somewhere in the south of England, but frankly I've never met it. I doubt anywhere you'll get away with putting less than £2k in for a group A share.
G
