UK helicopter schools (Merged)
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Brian Rowsell at Bristol & Wessex is very good. He's an ex Army Air Corps pilot, and still flies regularly with the Army as a TA pilot.
If you're prepared to travel further afield, Mike Smith at Heliair (Wellesbourne, near Stratford) is the most experienced heli instructor in the UK - and possibly the world. Without doubt the best civvy instructor I've ever had.
Good Luck.
If you're prepared to travel further afield, Mike Smith at Heliair (Wellesbourne, near Stratford) is the most experienced heli instructor in the UK - and possibly the world. Without doubt the best civvy instructor I've ever had.
Good Luck.
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What is your long term aim? That really must be your primary concern. The North Sea is in decline, any helicopter pilot with any sense is converting to fixed wing.
Surely you must look around you and see what you want is ludicrous in this present environment.
Surely you must look around you and see what you want is ludicrous in this present environment.
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PPL(H) in the UK
A friend of mine has decided he wants to get his Helicopter PPL. He lives in Suffolk, so any info on UK flight schools within driving distance from there, would be gladly received.
If you have something to say that might set off a riot you can e-mail me and I'll pass it on.
Cheers in advance.
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If you have something to say that might set off a riot you can e-mail me and I'll pass it on.
Cheers in advance.
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Alright mate,
Try www.srg.caa.co.uk for a list of currently approved flight training organisations. That should give yer friend the approved local ones, then its probably best to visit a few and see which ones he/she likes.Good luck.
Try www.srg.caa.co.uk for a list of currently approved flight training organisations. That should give yer friend the approved local ones, then its probably best to visit a few and see which ones he/she likes.Good luck.
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You could try Biggin Hill Helicopters at er, Biggin Hill. Web site is www.bhh.co.uk
They do reasonable rates and offer block rate discounts
They do reasonable rates and offer block rate discounts
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heli eng,
not saying they dont do it but I never seen an MD500 at denham, but I have at Redhill, EBG Helicopters, and maybe you could try London Helicopter centre also at Redhill.
also I have noticed that whenever people ask for training tips that heli air at Denham are always mentioned, they are OK as far as I know but why do they have so many unpaid reps does anyone know?
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elpirata
not saying they dont do it but I never seen an MD500 at denham, but I have at Redhill, EBG Helicopters, and maybe you could try London Helicopter centre also at Redhill.
also I have noticed that whenever people ask for training tips that heli air at Denham are always mentioned, they are OK as far as I know but why do they have so many unpaid reps does anyone know?
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elpirata
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hi balance:
IR in a helicopter, they told me it would be busy but this brings busy to a new stratospheric level !, starting on the twin squirrel on monday !
as for fuel jokes - hmmn
hi heli eng: by unpaid rep I mean someone who recommends companies in the same way as someone would who was on commission based on sales.
what I want to know is what makes them any better than
1.Cabair - elstree
2.Flightworks - wycombe
3.cabair - blackbushe
4.london helicopter centres - redhill
5.EBG - redhill
6.Biggin Hill Helicopters - (guess where)
etc etc etc, I know Q is good but so are lots of other guys.
have I overcome your denseness yet?
also please dont take me too seriously just asking the question!
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elpirata
IR in a helicopter, they told me it would be busy but this brings busy to a new stratospheric level !, starting on the twin squirrel on monday !
as for fuel jokes - hmmn
hi heli eng: by unpaid rep I mean someone who recommends companies in the same way as someone would who was on commission based on sales.
what I want to know is what makes them any better than
1.Cabair - elstree
2.Flightworks - wycombe
3.cabair - blackbushe
4.london helicopter centres - redhill
5.EBG - redhill
6.Biggin Hill Helicopters - (guess where)
etc etc etc, I know Q is good but so are lots of other guys.
have I overcome your denseness yet?
also please dont take me too seriously just asking the question!
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elpirata
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LAFalot
I don't think HeliAir at Denham offer training on the H500.
Elpirata
This forum is very useful for exchanging experiences of all sorts, including good/bad places to train/rent. Perhaps the reason lots of people recommend HeliAir is that they have good quality machines (and lots of them), give good service/training and, apart from the CFI who always looks as if she could do with something to put a smile on her face, very easy going and friendly.
Bad experiences/reports are just as helpful. eg The small place opposite Leeds Bradford used to be good but, since the change of ownership a few years ago, has consistently bad reports.
Knowledge is power - and can save lots of disappointment and dosh!
I don't think HeliAir at Denham offer training on the H500.
Elpirata
This forum is very useful for exchanging experiences of all sorts, including good/bad places to train/rent. Perhaps the reason lots of people recommend HeliAir is that they have good quality machines (and lots of them), give good service/training and, apart from the CFI who always looks as if she could do with something to put a smile on her face, very easy going and friendly.
Bad experiences/reports are just as helpful. eg The small place opposite Leeds Bradford used to be good but, since the change of ownership a few years ago, has consistently bad reports.
Knowledge is power - and can save lots of disappointment and dosh!