Denham or Elstree
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Denham or Elstree
This has probably been done to death a million times already - and I did read the recent (upto two years ago) threads on the subject.
I had started my PPL about five years ago, but then had to give it up due to circumstances. Eager to get back into the cockpit again now.
I was wondering if I could get feedback or recommendations between a PPL at Denham versus at Elstree?
I live more or less equidistant between the two. I am probably going to be able to fit in a lesson a week or thereabouts.
I had started my PPL about five years ago, but then had to give it up due to circumstances. Eager to get back into the cockpit again now.
I was wondering if I could get feedback or recommendations between a PPL at Denham versus at Elstree?
I live more or less equidistant between the two. I am probably going to be able to fit in a lesson a week or thereabouts.
Denham.
The schools at Elstree have a good reputation, but it's surrounded by conurbations, making getting in and out a pain, and the circuits huge and fiddly.
Denham also has a good school, but a tight circuit, a simple entry/exit route (admittedly to the North only because of Heathrow) and being much smaller, less mucking about on the ground.
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The schools at Elstree have a good reputation, but it's surrounded by conurbations, making getting in and out a pain, and the circuits huge and fiddly.
Denham also has a good school, but a tight circuit, a simple entry/exit route (admittedly to the North only because of Heathrow) and being much smaller, less mucking about on the ground.
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Agree with Genghis, Pilots Centre on the North side, used to have a 10% discount for prepayment of a £1000 on account, worth checking out hourly rated used to be the lowest in the area.
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Agree the café is a hidden gem. If coming out of London on public transport Denham train station is only a 10 minute walk away.
The airfield and the Pilots Centre are owned by the same family and seems very financially sound, so prepaying may not be to big a risks as at some other training sites. Happy flying.
The airfield and the Pilots Centre are owned by the same family and seems very financially sound, so prepaying may not be to big a risks as at some other training sites. Happy flying.
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My only worry would be if they would sell the airfield.
http://www.thehs2.com/phase1/maps/sh...-0.522&zoom=13
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