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Old 31st March 2008 | 08:43
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Schweizer 300CBi training in the UK???

A friend of mine, who is based in SE London, is keen on doing a PPL/CPL Course in the Schweizer 300CBi but since Biggin Hill Heli has closed I'm not sure where would be the best School to go to?

If anyone is aware of any FTO's who have the 300CBi in their fleet I know he would be very grateful for your help.

The few that I'm aware of are:

Cabair at Biggin Hill - 1 x 300cbi (Hasn't been available ALL year though)
Bournemouth - 1 x 300cbi (PPL only)
Fast at Shoreham - 1 x 300c
Stirling in Norwich - 2 x 300cbi

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Old 31st March 2008 | 10:25
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How far North would he want to travel? I know a very experienced 300 man.
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Old 31st March 2008 | 11:24
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Thanks CC - I think he's quite flexible and would probably get a B&B and stay there for a week at a time if neccessary!

PM me his details anyhow please as I'm looking at doing a couple of hrs myself as it's been a while since I flew the 300!

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Old 31st March 2008 | 11:37
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There is a school at Barton that trains on 300CBi and also the Helicentre at Liverpool uses 2 or 3 300's in various guises.

Both places have good instructors. If you need further info PM me.
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Old 31st March 2008 | 12:08
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When I last looked, cabair at Blackbushe had one, or this that out of date now ?

Failing that there are always plenty at Oxford (they sell them)
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Old 31st March 2008 | 12:24
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Oxford no longer carries out helicopter training and CSE are sales ane engineering only as far as I know.

If it was me, I would go to Sterling in Norwich. Ah! It was me and I did!

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Old 31st March 2008 | 12:56
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PS - there is one at Blackbushe, I know the instructor there - would recommend that or Sterling @ Norwich.
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Old 31st March 2008 | 14:25
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Cabair biggin have a 300. It is now up.
 
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Old 31st March 2008 | 17:28
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I recommend Helicentre Liverpool (Helicentre.com). They have 5 300's (inc 3 CBi's) and are approved for PPL and CPL training. Probably the busiest 300 school in UK.
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Old 12th August 2008 | 10:27
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There's brand new 300 CBi at Southend now £246 dual!!
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Old 22nd March 2011 | 20:51
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Out of curiosity does the Helicentre in Liverpool still operate the S-300CBi? I was looking at their website and only see the older 300 model listed in the fleet.

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Old 23rd March 2011 | 06:30
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London Helicopters at Redhill have one..
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Old 23rd March 2011 | 07:13
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Fast Helicopters have a 300 in Shoreham
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Old 23rd March 2011 | 07:18
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300 cbi available

Bournemouth Helicopters operate a new 300cbi. good company, good chaps
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Old 23rd March 2011 | 08:29
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300CBI Training

How about Iris aviation for training on a 300CBI..?
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Old 23rd March 2011 | 14:28
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Old 23rd March 2011 | 20:14
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Schweizers!

Helicentre Aviation at Leicester Airport operate two S300 CBi's.

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Old 23rd March 2011 | 21:48
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Old post but....

London Helicopter Centres at Redhill EGKR have a 300CBi.

It takes about 40 mins on the Tonbridge train from London Bridge

Great place

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Old 23rd March 2011 | 22:02
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Old 24th March 2011 | 09:25
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@Kopterman: your friend would be better off doing the ground bit while in the UK, using some of the distance learning outfits (Modular) and completing the flying portion in the States where everyone knows where
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