PPL at Ravenair - Good value?
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Barton
Why not take a look at LAC flying school at Barton, they have 3 different types of aircraft to choose from and always a friendly receiption both over the phone and in person.
The Cessna and PA-28 is more suited to Barton than the tommy.
In balance like LAC Ravenair have been going along time so they must be doing something right.
If i was learning again i would only use either LAC or Ravenair at Barton.
The Cessna and PA-28 is more suited to Barton than the tommy.
In balance like LAC Ravenair have been going along time so they must be doing something right.
If i was learning again i would only use either LAC or Ravenair at Barton.
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Hi i know how you all feel, last year i went there for a trial lesson for an hour, and as i was up in the plane it was like i was in a museum, i wasnt allowed to touch anything, mt instructor took off climbed took me on a tour over black pool let me do one turn and then he flew us back, I am now doing my flight training at Highland aviation up in scotland it is the best place i have ever been to, plus it is cheaper their time is from take off to touch down, on my first lesson with them he gave the control over to me after take off, it was great, it was a bit pricey tho £300 for 2 hours, i would recomend them to anyone that wants to learn to fly
Join Date: Jun 2011
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My name is Gary Burgess and I am astonished to read that people are unhappy with Ravenair.
Back in the eighties I was an instructor at Ravenair (Manchester) instructing in Night Ratings and IMC ratings as well as PPL.
I loved the job and we were all one big happy family and we always wanted to help any budding pilot as much as possible. Jeff Nuttall was a really nice guy and always tried to make time for everybody although it was plain that he was extremely busy.
When a student had come for a booking and the weather would not permit them to fly I took that as an opportunity to get them up to speed on their groundschool so I hope they never felt that they had wasted their time or journey.
Many students from Ravenair went on to be Commercial Airline Pilots including myself albeit briefly.
When I have met former students they have always without exception have always tell me how much fun as well as learning the whole process was.
Back in the eighties I was an instructor at Ravenair (Manchester) instructing in Night Ratings and IMC ratings as well as PPL.
I loved the job and we were all one big happy family and we always wanted to help any budding pilot as much as possible. Jeff Nuttall was a really nice guy and always tried to make time for everybody although it was plain that he was extremely busy.
When a student had come for a booking and the weather would not permit them to fly I took that as an opportunity to get them up to speed on their groundschool so I hope they never felt that they had wasted their time or journey.
Many students from Ravenair went on to be Commercial Airline Pilots including myself albeit briefly.
When I have met former students they have always without exception have always tell me how much fun as well as learning the whole process was.
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mikeyc1985, 1 Post, has a favourable post about said School
Uncle Ray, 1 Post, has a favourable post about said School. Also is a veteran of 25 years on the flying scene but has not felt compelled to post or share his experience here before.
mikecharlietango, 1 Post, has a favourable post about said School
gazza2205, 1 Post, has a favourable post about said School. Now Gary was an instructor back in the Eighties at Ravenair! Someone else we have missed for half a century.
Seems like Ravenair is a place to avoid at all costs.
Uncle Ray, 1 Post, has a favourable post about said School. Also is a veteran of 25 years on the flying scene but has not felt compelled to post or share his experience here before.
mikecharlietango, 1 Post, has a favourable post about said School
gazza2205, 1 Post, has a favourable post about said School. Now Gary was an instructor back in the Eighties at Ravenair! Someone else we have missed for half a century.
Seems like Ravenair is a place to avoid at all costs.
