Derek Davidson
 

hi a fellow newbie here, wanted to ask has anyone come across the following site:

Derek Davidson Pilot Training - Derek Davidson Flight Instructor and Examier

in particular the '' 3 WEEK EASA PPL COMPLETION ''
any feedback or reviews would be grateful , as that i am deciding whether to travel to the states to complete my PPL or here in the UK, also is it possible to complete the PPL in the 3 weeks period, if flying is observed on average 3/4 hours a day?

I'd suggest three weeks is ambitious with British weather!

Derek Davidson does seem to get results for his customers but I agree that 3 weeks is ambitious, especially if the 2016 weather pattern continues. Having said that, he recently completed a renewal GFT for a seriously lapsed PPL of a neighbour of mine in the most appalling weather.

I'd say it depends how much you've done already, both studying and flight training. If starting from scratch, the chances of finishing in 3 weeks in the UK are very slim.

i have completed all my ground exams, currently i have flown just shy of 45 hours, waiting to go solo, then complete cross country/nav etc. i'v decided to change schools due to being treated like a second class person, as that either my instructor does not place me in his schedule or that i have to alternate between 2/3/4 different instructors and have been doing circuits for the last 6 lessons..

Circuits often takes that long, or more. Have you discussed your issues with your instructor and/or the school?

i have discussed the matter with the school and instructor, and to be honest i feel i am being mucked about as that i have told them that i am free for 7 months and could i be booked in advance but i have been ignored, thus i am looking elsewhere

I see you've done 45 hours but still not gone solo: Could I ask how long you've been flying?

It might be relevant to your original question.

Cusco

been flying since late Feb 2016

I'm spending 3 days with Derek D next week to convert from NPPL microlight to SSEA and then to LAPL(A). I'll let you know how I get on.

Hi Arthur, i wish you the very best , do let us know how you get on

can any one refer me to schools within the uk that do intensive PPL Course?
regards

If you have the money, pretty much any of them.

G

can you perhaps and state some of them please

GoFly at Old Sarum (I don't work for them) I can say are pretty good. I'm sure Tom (the Ops Manger) would be able to accommodate you.

Certainly two, probably all three of the flying schools at Cranfield, West London Aero Club at White Waltham, Tayside at Dundee, Western Air at Thruxton...

... basically, just go talk to any school, explain what you want to achieve, and any which is any good (which is most of them) will work with you to achieve that.

The Flyer Magazine "learn to fly guide" will list most of the schools in the UK - after that it's mostly geography.

G

Yes, you just have to ask - most schools will sort something out for you. I remember doing 2 weeks at Welshpool many moons ago. It's a good idea flying on weekdays - more availability of aircraft!

r10bbr
We can help at Elstree, which should allow you to commute, depending how deep into Essex you are.
Feel free to send me a PM.

i am located in South Woodford,

It doesn't sound to me as though you need an intensive course. These are designed for people who haven't done any flying, to get them a PPL quickly. If I've understood correctly, you've done 45 hours flying and all your ground exams, but you're being messed around. It sounds as though you need a school which is prepared to accommodate your schedule, and an instructor you can fly with regularly that you get on with. That's slightly different. I'd suggest you visit a few flying schools, talk to instructors, talk to students, and get a feel for each place. Tell them what you want to do, and see how they react. You're not asking for anything that complicated.