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A friend of mine is currently doing his ppl at FAB and he can't speak more highly of them. He has flown as many times as he desires and they have been nothing but professional.
I have been down there recently and they have a great set-up and i probably will start training with them soon.
To the haters that frequently post, go spread your poison somewhere else.
I have been down there recently and they have a great set-up and i probably will start training with them soon.
To the haters that frequently post, go spread your poison somewhere else.
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Sorry to but in guys but as you will notice I am new to p prune, I am wishing to do my MEP rating at Blackpool as I live in Preston, It seems like a minefield reading all these posts about the FAB scam! am I correct in thinking that Flybpl is a far safer bet? I understand that this guy has been an operator on blackpool for a long time and is a sound guy to deal with, is he ex Comed or Ant proprietor?
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Hello again RM
If I am totally wrong and you are not RM which I doubt try visiting the airfield and speaking to fuellers , atc, in fact anyone who knows him , make your decision from there .
New inded you must think we were born yesterday
Why dont you start your own Flybpl thread Rm
If I am totally wrong and you are not RM which I doubt try visiting the airfield and speaking to fuellers , atc, in fact anyone who knows him , make your decision from there .
New inded you must think we were born yesterday
Why dont you start your own Flybpl thread Rm
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I have been following the thread, been dormant for a while, you guys & Gals at Blackpool must not have anything to do all day, apart from pull knives out of each others backs.
Why ringing ATC and Fuelers to ask about a chap ? who is RM ?
GDF have you some issue with this chap by the tone of your posts you must have
Why ringing ATC and Fuelers to ask about a chap ? who is RM ?
GDF have you some issue with this chap by the tone of your posts you must have
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FI , I dont have a problem per-se, I have a big monumental problem with the fact that he is allowed to unfoundly , incorrectly and abusively slag off a perfectly good organisation , that he himself is a disgruntled ex employee of.
I said contact the fuellers and atc as they have been dealing with him for years and will give you all you need if you are attemting to make a decision whether or not to give him your money , dont take our word for it .
the folk in bpl do have better things to do than this im sure . Its shame you cant search on this guy due to his inordinate amount of screenames you will quickly gauge an impression of the type of character you are dealing with .
I said contact the fuellers and atc as they have been dealing with him for years and will give you all you need if you are attemting to make a decision whether or not to give him your money , dont take our word for it .
the folk in bpl do have better things to do than this im sure . Its shame you cant search on this guy due to his inordinate amount of screenames you will quickly gauge an impression of the type of character you are dealing with .
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OOOPPSSSS!!!
Sorry but im a little confused now, it looks like I have opened up pandoras box here! I did not mean to start a row like it seems I have done, no I am not RM and not sure who he is, could he be the New Zealand guy who instructed part time for Westair ?
Sorry but im a little confused now, it looks like I have opened up pandoras box here! I did not mean to start a row like it seems I have done, no I am not RM and not sure who he is, could he be the New Zealand guy who instructed part time for Westair ?
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I was a member with Aircraft Grouping LTD doing my hour building, it was a great setup. Newest planes I have flown, well maintained, couldn't fault it. Did my night rating there too. If I need to build more time in the future, I wouldn't hesitate rejoining the group.
There is no scam, I was charged the hourly rate stated, I got my deposit back as stated in the contract.
This is a great place for people wishing to build hours in quality reliable planes.
The other guy needs to move on, there must be more to life for you than this !
There is no scam, I was charged the hourly rate stated, I got my deposit back as stated in the contract.
This is a great place for people wishing to build hours in quality reliable planes.
The other guy needs to move on, there must be more to life for you than this !
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The other guy needs to move on, there must be more to life for you than this !
Any one in the industry long enough is well aware of this Bpl based 'business man' and anyone who aint been in the business long enough to know who he is, just ask anyone around Bpl about RM, they will give you his CV.
As for anyone who his now unsure of Flight Academy Blackpool after reading this thread, just go and visit, have a bite to eat and a drink and chat to anyone in there.
A good solid company with decent morals!
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I havent posted for a while but feel the need due to the negatism posted about FAB.. Top and bottom is go and see for yourself if you are considering training or hour building or just joining the groups.. Have a look at the aircraft and facilities rather than listening to numpties who have posted once on PPRUNE.. Its a shame and devalues those who actually post genuine threads on here for those who seek an honest opinion.
I have flown at various organisations in the North West and Midlands throughout my ratings and the aircraft are by far the best I personally have flown.
To those who still insist on silly replies, either get yourself a TV, go out a bit more but stop devaluing this forum as it should primarily be for those who seek a true opinion in terms of schools and facilities.
I have flown at various organisations in the North West and Midlands throughout my ratings and the aircraft are by far the best I personally have flown.
To those who still insist on silly replies, either get yourself a TV, go out a bit more but stop devaluing this forum as it should primarily be for those who seek a true opinion in terms of schools and facilities.
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Are they really ??? the man who knows 
all is back , they will be there all this week bar friday cos they having the day off ???? pratt, you forgot to mention the two brand spanking new SR20's for 80 per hour , seeing as you are advertising their fleet for them
all is back , they will be there all this week bar friday cos they having the day off ???? pratt, you forgot to mention the two brand spanking new SR20's for 80 per hour , seeing as you are advertising their fleet for them
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Ive had many dealings with FAB and found them to be very professional, upfront and decent with a fantastic standard of aircraft.
In fact i ran one of their no equity groups and they always stood by what they said (upgrade of aircraft, maintenance etc) and the staff (including Craig when you could get hold of him) were professioonal and polite.
the C152 was still cheaper than many schools.
Joining Desposit on the C152 = £420 which was 6 months standing order which was returnable.
£55.00 wet rate
£70.00 per month standing order (no nasty surprises i.e. engine fund, hangerage, handling etc)
Nothing else required. So if you factor in say flying 10 hours per month it would cost you £62.00 per hour WET not including your landing fee's....bargain considering most schools charge 90-120 per hour wet.
IMO for what it's worth FAB are one of the best schools around (if your a member you can expect about 600-800 off the price of a CPL MEP/CPL IR if your planning on doing commercial training). Even if your not a member it's the going rate and given their standard of aircraft i'm giving serious thought to doing my CPL MEP there.
Oh and Pony2 Craig and FAB got his CPL(CAA) accreditation to do commercial training last year when they had a big celebration so you need to look at your source of information in relation to this matter.
In fact i ran one of their no equity groups and they always stood by what they said (upgrade of aircraft, maintenance etc) and the staff (including Craig when you could get hold of him) were professioonal and polite.
the C152 was still cheaper than many schools.
Joining Desposit on the C152 = £420 which was 6 months standing order which was returnable.
£55.00 wet rate
£70.00 per month standing order (no nasty surprises i.e. engine fund, hangerage, handling etc)
Nothing else required. So if you factor in say flying 10 hours per month it would cost you £62.00 per hour WET not including your landing fee's....bargain considering most schools charge 90-120 per hour wet.
IMO for what it's worth FAB are one of the best schools around (if your a member you can expect about 600-800 off the price of a CPL MEP/CPL IR if your planning on doing commercial training). Even if your not a member it's the going rate and given their standard of aircraft i'm giving serious thought to doing my CPL MEP there.
Oh and Pony2 Craig and FAB got his CPL(CAA) accreditation to do commercial training last year when they had a big celebration so you need to look at your source of information in relation to this matter.
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Hour Building
I have just finnished doing 100 hours, in a turboprop for less then most schools charge for piston time building. I did it here
Flights Inc. - Flight Training and Aircraft Rental
but there are many companies that offer similar courses.
Hope this helps.
Flights Inc. - Flight Training and Aircraft Rental
but there are many companies that offer similar courses.
Hope this helps.
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Captainvampire come on get a grip. At least compare like for like instead of plugging the company. We are talking in the UK. You haven't factored in VISA/TSA/Servis registration/ flights/ accomodation/food etc etc etc. Your post in totally unrelated to this thread.
Your post should be deleted!!!!!
Your post should be deleted!!!!!
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Suggest everyone stick with the other one .com!
Dont even sound the same,
SIMPLES!
Dont even sound the same,
SIMPLES!
Indeed.... Just imagine "comparetheflyingschool.com", featuring the delightful RGM
The man of many faces, BnwaKat, DefactoCFIKat, BanneddirectorKat etc etc etc.
FAB are very good.
Ignore the lunatics posting on this thread about problems.
WWW
ps. I'd happily ban him/them if you asked but then you'd lose all the free publicity...
Ignore the lunatics posting on this thread about problems.
WWW
ps. I'd happily ban him/them if you asked but then you'd lose all the free publicity...