An Eminently Sensible Use For....

[Hagar]

Also make sure you can fit in the Cub.

The club I mentioned at Shoreham does that NPPL course on the Cub. I know a chap who's doing it right now.

[Smoke2much]

That one you posted looks good. If you can get 3 weeks off work its got a good live in training scheme. But how many people can get 3 weeks.

Underneath that is the hourly rates, I can fit into a 172 and that is

[Hagar]

Shoreham would be great but it's just too far away for the commitment of travelling down on a day off for one hour every week.

I wasn't suggesting you do it at Shoreham. In fact, the closer to home the better. The weather might be quite different on the airfield to where you are. I speak from experience as I worked for a flying club for a couple of years although this was many years ago. What I meant was that the Cub fits nicely into the weight limit for the NPPL. I'm not sure about the 172.

[C]

[quote]Seems like a viable option Charlie.

[Hagar]

Is there anything still going at Rochester?

Isn't Rochester one of the airfields under threat?
http://www.rochesterairport.flyer.co.uk/

[C]

Yep, but for once the local residents said they preferred having an airfield to a business park.

[Hagar]

Look here. I used to deal with Cabair & they're an old established outfit. http://www.cabairflyingschools.com/rochester.htm

And here. http://www.cabairflyingschools.com/sportaviation.htm
[quote]You can gain an unrestricted National Private Pilot's Licence for Microlights - NPPL(M) - for just

[Smoke2much]

Believe me the pleasure is all mine  

I haven't been to Rochester Airfield yet but I have nearly crashed three times on the M2 doing 90+ because I've been watching aircraft on final when I should be watching the road

I'll check out that school Doug because it's 10 minutes from home, amazingly though the weather can be very different there from here.

Odd.

Will

[Hagar]

[quote]Believe me the pleasure is all mine

[beaky]

Congrats, Will- not sure what your future plans are as an aviator, but  whatever school or aircraft you choose, look thoroughly first, ask a lot of questions, and don't settle for the cheapest if you like the feel of a more expensive outfit you might come across.
I went with the cheapest school at TEB and ended up getting what I paid for, if you get my drift- good instruction, but too much CFI turnover, lost records, disorginazation, cranky airplanes, etc., etc. Cost me more in the long run than it might have at some place charging , say, $10/hr more for time.
And of course if you find a good club you'll get the most bang for your buck- not only usually cheaper, but there's a lot more you'll get out of being a member than just flying lessons and cheap tach time.

[Scottler]

Will, I'm the same size as you.  I took my disco flight in a 172...fit like a glove.