Lesson #1 recommendation around Sheffield
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D SQDRN 97th IOTC, could be opening a can of worms here but, here goes ....
The Schweizer 300 C/CBi was derived from the Hughes 269 which was designed by the US Army on which to train their pilots.
The Robinson 22 was designed as economical personal transport mainly aimed at those who could already fly a helicopter. It was not designed, per se, to be a training helicopter.
I've heard anecdotal evidence that a Schweizer is easier and quicker to learn on. Personally, I think they're more fun because, altough they are not very fast (in fact, downright slow), they are more manoeuverable and one can chuck 'em around a bit more! Plus, with the 300C or CBi, one doesn't have to worry about carb-heat as they're fuel-injected.
R22 pilots often come up with an expression, "If you can fly an R22, you can fly anything!" That may, or may not be true but I would suggest that if you can fly a Schweizer, you can fly anything (except, maybe, a Robbo!)
Hope that helps.
Cheers
Whirls
The Schweizer 300 C/CBi was derived from the Hughes 269 which was designed by the US Army on which to train their pilots.
The Robinson 22 was designed as economical personal transport mainly aimed at those who could already fly a helicopter. It was not designed, per se, to be a training helicopter.
I've heard anecdotal evidence that a Schweizer is easier and quicker to learn on. Personally, I think they're more fun because, altough they are not very fast (in fact, downright slow), they are more manoeuverable and one can chuck 'em around a bit more! Plus, with the 300C or CBi, one doesn't have to worry about carb-heat as they're fuel-injected.
R22 pilots often come up with an expression, "If you can fly an R22, you can fly anything!" That may, or may not be true but I would suggest that if you can fly a Schweizer, you can fly anything (except, maybe, a Robbo!)
Hope that helps.
Cheers
Whirls
I think there is another heli operator at Shoreham you could speak to. Shoreham Helicopters I think it's called. The one you mention are expensive and wouldn't be my first choice. Plus, they may end up going the way of an unfortunate hedgehog. If you do go with Fast, pay nothing up front to reduce the hourly rate or use a credit card for backup. Just in case.
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tightrope,
Last I heard they were indeed going to turn it into a business park.
But I don't think that's due to happen for a few years, and meanwhile, AFAIK all the aforementioned flying schools are still operating. 
Last I heard they were indeed going to turn it into a business park.
But I don't think that's due to happen for a few years, and meanwhile, AFAIK all the aforementioned flying schools are still operating.
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AIUI, basically and without getting into any of the long and sorry history of duplicity, mismanagement and downright incompetence by Sheffield Council and everyone else except Peel who ultimately own it;
The runway is being chopped down to 400m at the terminal end.
Rotary operations only.
About three years away.
Meanwhile it's busier than ever, has a great 1200m runway with lights and an NDB, an adequate A/G service, not much spare parking, cheap fees, a cracking terminal and nice cheap little cafe run by Auntie Janet. It's bang next to the M1 J32 and has a dual carriageway that runs right into Sheffield City Centre making it a mere 5-10 minute taxi ride away. Contrary to popular opinion Sheffield is a bright modern city with plenty to keep you occupied - which is more than most airfields have to boast.
So please come and pay us a visit so there isn't a half cock excuse to close it before time.
Just don't have EFATO on 28.
The runway is being chopped down to 400m at the terminal end.
Rotary operations only.
About three years away.
Meanwhile it's busier than ever, has a great 1200m runway with lights and an NDB, an adequate A/G service, not much spare parking, cheap fees, a cracking terminal and nice cheap little cafe run by Auntie Janet. It's bang next to the M1 J32 and has a dual carriageway that runs right into Sheffield City Centre making it a mere 5-10 minute taxi ride away. Contrary to popular opinion Sheffield is a bright modern city with plenty to keep you occupied - which is more than most airfields have to boast.
So please come and pay us a visit so there isn't a half cock excuse to close it before time.
Just don't have EFATO on 28.
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I don't think the chop would be at the terminal end as it is green belt land. Any removal of runway would have to be up at 10 where it is very, very brown.
