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Old 17th January 2012 | 11:07
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Private Pilots Licence

Hello everyone,

I am in the Police in London and after a hard day at work (it does happen honest) I would like to get away from it all in the skies above. I am very much interested in obtaining my PPL but there are so many flying schools in England, I am not sure which is the best one! Ideally, I would like to do the PPL in one go. Anyone know the best flying school in the south/southeast/southwest?

I know this question has been asked many times, so appreciate your guidance.

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Old 17th January 2012 | 11:38
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Metropolitan Police Flying Club
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Old 17th January 2012 | 11:49
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There are many a plod who have proved pigs can fly.

Go for it, in my experience teaching Police to fly is both enjoyable and very amusing.

I think you can also have access to RAF/MOD clubs as well. All of them are pretty decent.

THe BA club isn't cheap but you won't go wrong with them. ( I might add thats from word of mouth)
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Old 17th January 2012 | 12:13
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Funny web site plod has, says they have an Archer G-MPAA ... then when you follow the links to their PA-28 the photos are all of G-ZARI, an AA-5 .... wierd
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Old 17th January 2012 | 13:21
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Yes, they've just switched planes.
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Old 17th January 2012 | 15:49
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As you give you location as Hitchin, pop up the road to the Henlow Flying Club, have a chat and see how you like it.
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Old 17th January 2012 | 16:02
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Stapleford Flight Centre is a good bet for one stop modular in my opinion. Did my CPL/IR there and had a great time.
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Old 17th January 2012 | 16:28
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I'm currently doing my PPL at Stapleford and would recommend them to anyone. Good availability and instructors, nice place as well with a decent club house. Would suggest giving them a visit and having a trial lesson. http://www.flysfc.com/
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