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I haven't been to F-i-S (yet anyway), but just to say that the Cadiz/Costa de la Luz area is a fantastic place to visit - totally unspoilt and very Spanish (unfortunately unlike some other parts of the country from Gib eastwards. . .). We go there often, usually staying in the Vejer area, although last year we stayed in a delightful apartment in El Puerto just across the bay from Cadiz. Very ethnic, not a Brit in sight and handy for the surrounding area, including Jerez.
Old Cadiz is a magical place to visit too, especially at night. Yes, the restaurants open late but that's half the fun. A tapas crawl through the old cobbled streets in the Old Town is one hell of a way to spend an evening - very, very civilised indeed.
If I was going there for training or hour building, I'd resist flying all day and then retreating to my hotel room come night time; get out and see something of the place whilst you're there. The locals are extremely friendly and will make you feel very welcome, especially if you're on your own.
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Old Cadiz is a magical place to visit too, especially at night. Yes, the restaurants open late but that's half the fun. A tapas crawl through the old cobbled streets in the Old Town is one hell of a way to spend an evening - very, very civilised indeed.
If I was going there for training or hour building, I'd resist flying all day and then retreating to my hotel room come night time; get out and see something of the place whilst you're there. The locals are extremely friendly and will make you feel very welcome, especially if you're on your own.
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Thanks very much for your comments, acoulson/VFE/HappyWanderer. Very helpful. It sounds like quite a fun adventure, staying there by myself.
I'm torn between this and going to the US. But I have a suspicion that the waiting list for M-1 visas may make my mind up for me...
I'm torn between this and going to the US. But I have a suspicion that the waiting list for M-1 visas may make my mind up for me...
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Hi, I took my PPL in January last year in the U.K. aged 58.
To be frank after bringing up two kids and putting them both through university it was really the first time in my life that I could afford it.
My licence is my proudest possesion and Im so glad that I didn't let my age put me off. I also live in Spain, near Malaga, but am considering going to Florida in the near future to do an IMC and some hour building. The costs in the U.K. are very high especially when youn factor in landing fees. I must say that nI have also looked at flyinspain aat Jerez but I just dont think anyone can beat the U.S.A. prices.
Anyway, go for it and good luck. Age is only a number. Mind I wish I had your number again.
To be frank after bringing up two kids and putting them both through university it was really the first time in my life that I could afford it.
My licence is my proudest possesion and Im so glad that I didn't let my age put me off. I also live in Spain, near Malaga, but am considering going to Florida in the near future to do an IMC and some hour building. The costs in the U.K. are very high especially when youn factor in landing fees. I must say that nI have also looked at flyinspain aat Jerez but I just dont think anyone can beat the U.S.A. prices.
Anyway, go for it and good luck. Age is only a number. Mind I wish I had your number again.
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exactly!!! It is perfectly possible to cross vast expanses of overcast in france and arrive in Spain with SCT cloud. An IMC would allow the UK PPL holder to fly over the top but not do an IAP.
