OK, somebody come to my rescue! (aimed at anyone who flies in the vicinity of London)
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Still in the Midland Radar overhead
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I'd recommend TPC at Denham flew with them for a while but after moving to STN it's too far round the M25 now using Andrewsfield..Hi Brian/Eva/Dave if you're watching...
will try to get down one fine day
VEEPS
will try to get down one fine day
VEEPS
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Redhill (EGKR) just south of London is pretty close to the main London-Brighton railway line, with stations at Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords, Horley and Gatwick all within seven miles (I don't know the fares as I drive, but I'd guess around 6 or 8 quid) - Salfords is probably the closest station of this list and so the cheapest fare, but a lot of the trains don't stop there. There is also a railway station at South Nutfield on another railway line and it is just about within walking distance although the road is a bit of a twisty country lane.
Redhill has at least three flying schools, two "big-name" and one privately owned independent school, with a range of aircraft to choose from: Cessnas (152 and 172), Diamond Katanas, Piper Super Cub and, I think, one Piper Warrior or similar. I think I'm right in saying that Redhill is the only place you'll find Katanas around London at the moment, so if you want to learn in modern equipment (first flight 1995) rather than the older, heavier aircraft then this might be the place for you.
Probably the best bet is to try the journey to a few airfields, talk to the people at each of the schools, perhaps try a trial lesson in each of the available aircraft types, and then pick the combination you feel happiest with.
Enjoy the flying!
MD.
(Edited to correct spelling)
Redhill has at least three flying schools, two "big-name" and one privately owned independent school, with a range of aircraft to choose from: Cessnas (152 and 172), Diamond Katanas, Piper Super Cub and, I think, one Piper Warrior or similar. I think I'm right in saying that Redhill is the only place you'll find Katanas around London at the moment, so if you want to learn in modern equipment (first flight 1995) rather than the older, heavier aircraft then this might be the place for you.
Probably the best bet is to try the journey to a few airfields, talk to the people at each of the schools, perhaps try a trial lesson in each of the available aircraft types, and then pick the combination you feel happiest with.
Enjoy the flying!
MD.
(Edited to correct spelling)
Join Date: Jan 1999
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gold bars ?
If all the instructors have more gold up than a south american general then your are in the wrong place !.
No disrespect to the instructors , but the prices are to high and some of practices are to be quite blunt a rip off and its not just the punters that are being ripped off the staff have a hard time too.
No disrespect to the instructors , but the prices are to high and some of practices are to be quite blunt a rip off and its not just the punters that are being ripped off the staff have a hard time too.
Join Date: Oct 2001
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I chose Shoreham (partly due to domestics). Journey time might be a little long, but it's a great field. Shoreham BR is a £4.50 cab ride from the airfield. Return fare on the train, out of Victoria is approx £12 (with a network card), and takes only 1hr 15mins.
Southampton is very convenient from London! I know it sounds silly but there is a fast train from Victoria (or is it Waterloo) which stops at the airport. There are a couple of schools at the airport (Solent Flight and somebody else) who seem to charge the going rate. There are a few posters here who can give you advice about the clubs.
I finished off my PPL there a number of years ago and found that using the controlled airspace plus the fields like Compton, Thruxton etc in the area covered all aspects of GA flying. The proximity to the Isle of Wight and France is also a bonus.
I finished off my PPL there a number of years ago and found that using the controlled airspace plus the fields like Compton, Thruxton etc in the area covered all aspects of GA flying. The proximity to the Isle of Wight and France is also a bonus.
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Blackbushe is possible but not the easist option
Your choices would be:
Waterloo to Camberley ( poss via Ascot ), app 1hr then 10 min taxi
Waterloo to Fleet, app 55min then 10 min taxi
Paddington to Blackwater via Reading, app 1hr ( very dependant on whhich train combo you take ) then 5 min taxi. - Expensive route!
I'd like to say "See you at Blackbushe"...
Your choices would be:
Waterloo to Camberley ( poss via Ascot ), app 1hr then 10 min taxi
Waterloo to Fleet, app 55min then 10 min taxi
Paddington to Blackwater via Reading, app 1hr ( very dependant on whhich train combo you take ) then 5 min taxi. - Expensive route!
I'd like to say "See you at Blackbushe"...
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Denham
Due to a recent encounter with London's rising crime rate I am now motorless. So I'm flying from Denham to which I get the train from Marylebone and then cycle to the airfield (or you can take a cab for £3-5). Because I live next to Marylebone it is actually faster than driving (35-40 min against 50+)
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WOW!
Didn't expect half as many replies!
Thankyou to everyone who took the time to post, it is very much appreciated!
I had originally started the post to help out a fellow pilot, but I have printed-out the lot and will be making plenty enquiries myself
(Just proves what a resource PPRuNe is)
Thanks again,
Haul
Thankyou to everyone who took the time to post, it is very much appreciated!
I had originally started the post to help out a fellow pilot, but I have printed-out the lot and will be making plenty enquiries myself
(Just proves what a resource PPRuNe is)
Thanks again,
Haul
