Soloflight at Humberside
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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.
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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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.
Good luck.
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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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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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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.
I don't have any negatives about the place or people.