PPL Flying
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Swansea, UK
Age: 47
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
PPL Flying
Hi guys,
I'm just starting out on doing my PPL, and I'm in the process of selecting a school, I've visited a few in my area, and so far I like the look of Aeros in Cardiff.
Has anyone got any advice / tips for selecting a school? And would anyone recommend Aeros Cardiff?
Many thanks in advance.
WelshHopper
I'm just starting out on doing my PPL, and I'm in the process of selecting a school, I've visited a few in my area, and so far I like the look of Aeros in Cardiff.
Has anyone got any advice / tips for selecting a school? And would anyone recommend Aeros Cardiff?
Many thanks in advance.
WelshHopper
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Kilmacolm
Age: 47
Posts: 740
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
No experience with Aeros but have heard nothing but good reviews about them, no matter which base.
However my main point is that I learnt to fly at Cardiff and was based there for nearly a decade before moving up north. Lovely airport to fly out of, you'll definately get a head start with air traffic control being based in Class D airspace yet not too busy where you'll end up holding at the end of the runway for hours on end.
I do miss flying down that way, used to fly a resident Beagle Pup.
There are many tips in regards to choosing a school around these parts but above all do not pay any money up front no matter which school it is and how much of a discount they offer. I have personally seen a few schools going down the pan taking students and members money with them.
Take a trail lesson at a few prospective schools to get a feel for them.
Also get that medical passed as soon as you can as you'll legally need this to go solo. Class 1 (Commercial) or Class 2 (Private flying).
However my main point is that I learnt to fly at Cardiff and was based there for nearly a decade before moving up north. Lovely airport to fly out of, you'll definately get a head start with air traffic control being based in Class D airspace yet not too busy where you'll end up holding at the end of the runway for hours on end.
I do miss flying down that way, used to fly a resident Beagle Pup.
There are many tips in regards to choosing a school around these parts but above all do not pay any money up front no matter which school it is and how much of a discount they offer. I have personally seen a few schools going down the pan taking students and members money with them.
Take a trail lesson at a few prospective schools to get a feel for them.
Also get that medical passed as soon as you can as you'll legally need this to go solo. Class 1 (Commercial) or Class 2 (Private flying).
