Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:02 pm
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Hello everyone,
A few weeks ago I bought my first issue of FLYER. Coming from the RC world and a lifelong dream to fly, stumbling on the issue including the "Learn to fly guide 2017" was the ultimate excuse to finally take flying more seriously.
I was not sure if I will be able to afford it but after reading @leiafee's guide from his thread post "How To Learn To Fly (sort of)" I thought that it is certainly possible! (thanks for the PDF if you are reading this).
Let me start by saying that I have a few days worth of knowledge on the topic so please correct me wherever I am wrong. Also, don't hesitate to ask for clarifications where needed as I am not a native speaker.
So, after reading FLYER's guide I decided that the LAPL would be sufficient for me. I certainly wanted an EASA licence since my I am not planning on flying anything bigger than a two sitter. I live in west London and I do not own a car. That being said my commute to any airfield that I will choose to take my licence with has to be in a commutable distance by public transport (or bicycle ). After some Googling I found that "flight training london" and "West London Aero Club" are within less than 2h commute and offer a LAPL.
Are there any other schools you are aware of?
Does anyone have any personal experience with the above schools?
I would also like to know if it is possible to obtain the licence within a month or so taken into account that the theory has been studied before even taking the lessons and that I am at the airfield every other day. I am clearly asking to see if it is worth spending my summer obtaining LAPL abroad, somewhere that prices are more affordable.
Any other info to a total newbie are also welcome and most appreciated.
Thanks
A few weeks ago I bought my first issue of FLYER. Coming from the RC world and a lifelong dream to fly, stumbling on the issue including the "Learn to fly guide 2017" was the ultimate excuse to finally take flying more seriously.
I was not sure if I will be able to afford it but after reading @leiafee's guide from his thread post "How To Learn To Fly (sort of)" I thought that it is certainly possible! (thanks for the PDF if you are reading this).
Let me start by saying that I have a few days worth of knowledge on the topic so please correct me wherever I am wrong. Also, don't hesitate to ask for clarifications where needed as I am not a native speaker.
So, after reading FLYER's guide I decided that the LAPL would be sufficient for me. I certainly wanted an EASA licence since my I am not planning on flying anything bigger than a two sitter. I live in west London and I do not own a car. That being said my commute to any airfield that I will choose to take my licence with has to be in a commutable distance by public transport (or bicycle ). After some Googling I found that "flight training london" and "West London Aero Club" are within less than 2h commute and offer a LAPL.
Are there any other schools you are aware of?
Does anyone have any personal experience with the above schools?
I would also like to know if it is possible to obtain the licence within a month or so taken into account that the theory has been studied before even taking the lessons and that I am at the airfield every other day. I am clearly asking to see if it is worth spending my summer obtaining LAPL abroad, somewhere that prices are more affordable.
Any other info to a total newbie are also welcome and most appreciated.
Thanks