PPL Training in West Cambridge
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PPL Training in West Cambridge
Hello
I have recently moved to the west of Cambridge and looking to finally embark on my PPL. No hours yet only a few times up with friends.
I have been looking at the "Rural Flying Corp" at Bourne as they are very close. As I am new to the area are there any other schools I could/should be looking at?
Does anyone have any experiences of the RFC?
I think Cambridge Airport is not going to be
that easy to get to from where I live.
Thanks in advance for your help
I have recently moved to the west of Cambridge and looking to finally embark on my PPL. No hours yet only a few times up with friends.
I have been looking at the "Rural Flying Corp" at Bourne as they are very close. As I am new to the area are there any other schools I could/should be looking at?
Does anyone have any experiences of the RFC?
I think Cambridge Airport is not going to be
that easy to get to from where I live.
Thanks in advance for your help
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I got my NPPL with the RFC about 3 years ago and they're fantastic. The clubhouse is a bit difficult to find but once you've actually located the place it's a real peach. They're rates are fantastic and the CFI is on hand for the examinations. You can easily do a night course in RT as well, which I did (they probably still do it) and I couldn't complain. The aircraft are well maintained too. Although if you're looking for a flash clubhouse with swanky leather chairs and a big ops department, go to Cambridge and pay £175 an hour, but if you want a rural, friendly, cheap but professional service, go to Bourn. 
ps. incidentally, the CFI at Bourn I believe trained most of Cambridge Aero Club's instructors!
If you'd like any more advice, feel free to send me a private message.
ps. incidentally, the CFI at Bourn I believe trained most of Cambridge Aero Club's instructors!
If you'd like any more advice, feel free to send me a private message.
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Thanks for the responses
Hello
Thanks to everyone for the replies. I think as Bourn is close I will go there, but i will have a look at the RAF Henlow option as well
cheers
Thanks to everyone for the replies. I think as Bourn is close I will go there, but i will have a look at the RAF Henlow option as well
cheers
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Cambridge Aero Club is good as well. But if you're coming from the west it's fifteen minutes further to drive, and it's almost certainly more expensive.
It does, however, have newer aircraft with more electronics, full ATC (whether that's a plus or a minus is up to you), and a runway that doesn't shake you to pieces every time you take off or land.
Your choice!
It does, however, have newer aircraft with more electronics, full ATC (whether that's a plus or a minus is up to you), and a runway that doesn't shake you to pieces every time you take off or land.
Your choice!
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There's also Little Gransden - it's a grass airfield, but then so is Henlow. I seem to recall that Henlow is not hugely cheap, but perhaps I'm a skinflint!
Most people would recommend that you visit all the contenders - preferably on a poor weather day so that busy instructors will have the time to talk to you - and basically 'try them on for size'. Do you like the atmosphere, people, aircraft etc.
Good luck with the search and your flying
Most people would recommend that you visit all the contenders - preferably on a poor weather day so that busy instructors will have the time to talk to you - and basically 'try them on for size'. Do you like the atmosphere, people, aircraft etc.
Good luck with the search and your flying
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If you are ex-RAF, you could try Wyton. It's still an active military airfield, and as such you would be expected to conform to military procedures. If you want any further info, please PM me.
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