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Old 17th Mar 2008, 21:53
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Soloflight at Humberside

I am thinking of doing a FAA IR at soloflight Humberside,I would be grateful for coments from students and ex instructors if this is a good FTO and good value for money?
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I did my PPL there in '96. It was run then by Glen & Mel Stewart; I think Mel is still running things there now.

I had a great time and have no complaints whatsoever, very professional yet with a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Standard of instruction was very high, was often invited to sit in the back of Multi/IR trips to learn a thing of it (which they didn't have to do obviously...but that was the spirit of the place).

I still to this day regularly remember Glen's words of wisdom in my headset. He is sorely missed by all those who knew him.
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i did my faa/h instrument ratim there great place
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Soloflight are as good as anyone and they're certainly worth a try, although it's worth shopping around, there is another outfit at HUY who do IR's - The Humber Flying Club 01652 688746 www.humberflyingclub.co.uk, they have a very high success rate and do exactly what it says on the tin.
Good luck.
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I'm planning on using SoloFlight for some FAA IR stuff in the near future. I've heard some very positive reports of them.
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I did my UAS->PPL conversion with Glen & crew in 1996. I have never met niknak but from my perspective his comments about Glen are 100% spot on. I had a great time at Soloflight and learnt much more about flying than I was required to in order to get a PPL.
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Old 20th Mar 2008, 22:36
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Faa Ir

I'm also planning to do my FAA IR.

I would also be grateful to hear from any past students.

Thanks
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Old 21st Mar 2008, 07:27
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I flew with GS many times and (unlike other instructors at other FTO's I have flown with since) there wasn't even a hint of dangerous flying/rule breaking with GS in the RHS.
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Just done a bit of tidying up guys. Please keep this thread right on track and no more links to accidents or comments to the likes of.
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Old 21st Mar 2008, 10:51
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Sorry mate, your first post here was deleted by mistake

I have edited your recent post to take out any reference to Zorst...
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Old 21st Mar 2008, 11:29
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I've receently bee doing soem flying with the POM flying group, why not try them.
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Old 22nd Mar 2008, 14:31
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Do the POM group do FAA work?, nothing to that effect on their website.
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I'm doing my PPL with Soloflight, granted I only have 2 hours logged but so far so good! - My instructor is Stuart, good chap and his level of instruction is a lot more than I expected!

I don't have any negatives about the place or people.
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