FLight schools up north for CPL/IR
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FLight schools up north for CPL/IR
As far as I know there is just Multiflight and LFS....any others that are "decent"? I have done plenty of research, and there just seems to be a lack of options for us farmers.
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LFS everytime...i'm just a lowly PPL at the mo, but they have a saying at LFS after the old Yorkshire aero club disbanded. "they(multi-flight) took the building, we've got the sprirt/soul" they couldn't be more right.
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By 'up North' I assume you mean our neck of the woods. If you go further North you've got Tayside Aviation for the CPL and Tayflite for the multi IR, both at Perth.
There is a possibility of something happening at Church Fenton but it's tenuous at the moment
There is a possibility of something happening at Church Fenton but it's tenuous at the moment
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Apart from those already mentioned there is also Triple A and Humber Flying Club at humberside.
Never been to either of them so have no actual expeience i'm afraid although a search of AAA gets a few positive comments.
Im going to start visiting schools in the next month or so, so please post back your initial views when you have a look around.
Never been to either of them so have no actual expeience i'm afraid although a search of AAA gets a few positive comments.
Im going to start visiting schools in the next month or so, so please post back your initial views when you have a look around.
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Did my (non-approved) UK IR at LFS last year. Flew 18 hours in the twin before passing, including a multi-rating, so there can't be much wrong with the quality of instruction.
The sim is an exact replica of the test aircraft (Cougar) down to every cockpit detail, and having CAAFU on site is an advantage. On the negative side there was only really one aircraft available at the time and it was tits-up almost constantly, but I think LFS have sorted this out and have two aeroplanes available.
Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff at LFS as well. Multiflight looks more impressive as you walk in the door, but I can't comment further as I haven't flown there.
ST
The sim is an exact replica of the test aircraft (Cougar) down to every cockpit detail, and having CAAFU on site is an advantage. On the negative side there was only really one aircraft available at the time and it was tits-up almost constantly, but I think LFS have sorted this out and have two aeroplanes available.
Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff at LFS as well. Multiflight looks more impressive as you walk in the door, but I can't comment further as I haven't flown there.
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Can confirm quality and professionalism of Leeds Flying School, as I have done my CPL/IR and FI with them. Only downsides are Leeds weather (my IR took three months this winter) and not enough aircraft availability at times. It is good value and friendly...
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I did my I.R with them and a few instructor upgrades and they were willing to tailor my courses to my needs and time frame.
Leeds flying school are IMHO the premiere school at the LBA with an excellent reputation country wide, they have an expanding fleet (soon to be 3 twins) a customer orientated, friendly atmosphere, a modern sim, the ground breaking Bsc(Aviation Tech)course in partnership with Leeds Uni.
What more could you want?
Leeds flying school are IMHO the premiere school at the LBA with an excellent reputation country wide, they have an expanding fleet (soon to be 3 twins) a customer orientated, friendly atmosphere, a modern sim, the ground breaking Bsc(Aviation Tech)course in partnership with Leeds Uni.
What more could you want?
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For the sake of completeness there are also 2 licensed outfits at Blackpool both offering modular CPL and IR courses - Comed Aviation and Pool Aviation. Cant comment on the IR but did my CPL at Comed who were flexible enough for me to complete the CPL part-time. In addition there are no less that 3 examiners on site and 9 times out of 10 the weather is not flyable at Leeds it will be ok at BPL - just a thought. DD
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From: Bradford village...........Down here Wishing i was up there !!!
There's only 1 school up north !!!
There was 2 choices for me simply because i'm local when i was enquiring about my CPL/IR : Leeds flying school and Multi flight.
I have to say that when i spoke to Multi flight i got a very frosty and unhelpful receptionist.
I then spoke to Leeds Flying school who was totally the opposite, more than helpful and gave me all the information i needed. My mind was made up the moment i was off the phone.
I'm now 2 weeks into my CPL at Leeds flying school and am not disappointed i chose them.
The instructors have been fantastic and only the weather has put a dampener on the first week.
We all sit down and have a beer when the school closes , with the beer provided by the students who have just passed there CPL/IR (needless to say there's never a shortage of beer in the fridge !!!
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So if your looking for a good school with good instructors and want a friendly atmosphere then Leeds flying school is the place to be.
I have to say that when i spoke to Multi flight i got a very frosty and unhelpful receptionist.
I then spoke to Leeds Flying school who was totally the opposite, more than helpful and gave me all the information i needed. My mind was made up the moment i was off the phone.
I'm now 2 weeks into my CPL at Leeds flying school and am not disappointed i chose them.
The instructors have been fantastic and only the weather has put a dampener on the first week.
We all sit down and have a beer when the school closes , with the beer provided by the students who have just passed there CPL/IR (needless to say there's never a shortage of beer in the fridge !!!
)So if your looking for a good school with good instructors and want a friendly atmosphere then Leeds flying school is the place to be.
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I passed my CPL and IR first time with multiflight (in minimum hours) as have a number of my fellow students. I found they were very professional and the school well equiped. More importantly to me I enjoyed my training and had a laugh at the same time.
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Cpl/IR in the Midlands ;)
I am another happy customer from LFS.
The Internet at LFS is a dumb station situated in the common area which anyone can use.
I must admit i had alook at both Multiflight and Leeds before going to Leeds.
While there it was very apparent that there is alot of politics at Leeds airport between the 2 schools. Which it seems has reared its ugly head on this thread. You must be flying to much again LFS.
As people have said above go and see them both, don't phone and let them know your coming just turn up and see the difference in reception.
I had a great time while there and managed to get CPL/IR/MEP and FI done in 3 months. And while there if there was training required at the weekend there was no discussion Kevin offered to do it. And you get free solo sim time if you on a course (this might have changed since last year though)
MJ
Thanks to whoever deleted the mud slinging. Who ever it was posted from multiflight I hope you got a bollocking for that from the CFI. You proberly lost more customers with that outburst than you would have if you had let things be.
The Internet at LFS is a dumb station situated in the common area which anyone can use.
I must admit i had alook at both Multiflight and Leeds before going to Leeds.
While there it was very apparent that there is alot of politics at Leeds airport between the 2 schools. Which it seems has reared its ugly head on this thread. You must be flying to much again LFS.
As people have said above go and see them both, don't phone and let them know your coming just turn up and see the difference in reception.
I had a great time while there and managed to get CPL/IR/MEP and FI done in 3 months. And while there if there was training required at the weekend there was no discussion Kevin offered to do it. And you get free solo sim time if you on a course (this might have changed since last year though)
MJ
Thanks to whoever deleted the mud slinging. Who ever it was posted from multiflight I hope you got a bollocking for that from the CFI. You proberly lost more customers with that outburst than you would have if you had let things be.
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