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Forum: Rotorheads

2nd May 2012, 14:40

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UK helicopter schools (Merged)

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Posted By Whirlygig

In all fairness, Fast and Sterling went bust due...

In all fairness, Fast and Sterling went bust due to "special" circumstances (:*) and not because they were a big school.

Cheers

Whirls

Forum: Rotorheads

26th Feb 2012, 21:59

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Posted By Whirlygig

Are there any left? ;) OK .. minina ... ...

Are there any left? ;)

OK .. minina ...

PPL 45 hours @ approx £320 per hour (two-seater piston) plus allow for exam costs, books, equipment (say £500). Very few people do his or her PPL in...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Nov 2011, 21:38

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Posted By Whirlygig

'Tis indeed the end of an era ... and just as I...

'Tis indeed the end of an era ... and just as I move back to Newbury as well. Just my bloomin' luck eh?

All the best to the guys and gals who worked there (no such fond wishes for the senior...

Forum: Rotorheads

25th Oct 2010, 06:40

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Posted By Whirlygig

I thought the very nature of the CPL and FI...

I thought the very nature of the CPL and FI courses meant that they are supposedd to be intensive. :}

Cheers

Whirls

Forum: Rotorheads

23rd Oct 2010, 21:03

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UK helicopter schools (Merged)

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Posted By Whirlygig

I did a full-time PPL(H) in the UK and when I was...

I did a full-time PPL(H) in the UK and when I was making my enquiries, pretty much every school I contacted was happy to organise it. However, bear in mind that even instructors want some me time so...

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Jun 2005, 08:34

Replies: 302

UK helicopter schools (Merged)

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Posted By Whirlygig

Sterling in Norwich use the S300 as do Dragon in...

Sterling in Norwich use the S300 as do Dragon in Sheffield.

Cheers

Whirlygig

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Jan 2005, 08:03

Replies: 302

UK helicopter schools (Merged)

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Posted By Whirlygig

Yes. But it depends on many factors....

Yes.

But it depends on many factors. Location being one, but also:

1. On which aircraft would you like to learn
2. If modular, you can still do the PPL full-time (as I did)

If you wish to...

Forum: Rotorheads

13th Nov 2003, 00:08

Replies: 302

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Posted By Whirlygig

Also consider residential. It is important to...

Also consider residential. It is important to learn at the place that suits you.

B&Bs can be cheap. Try local Uni halls of residence in Vacation periods - that is what I did. Some schools offer...

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