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“Full time” training

PostPosted:Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:27 am
by jonathan-7065
I’m just trying to get back into flying after a few years away and am getting frustrated by lack of aircraft/ instructors.
Does anyone know of a school that uses PA28’s and has a system where you could book say 3 days of intense training?
I have 500 hours of experience culminating in a MEIR so I have a fair amount of muscle memory, I just need to practice
Jon Tucker

Re: “Full time” training

PostPosted:Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:00 pm
by Jon G4LJW
Any particular location?

Re: “Full time” training

PostPosted:Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:25 pm
by Rob P
I am wondering why PA28s are an essential? I would have thought with 500 hours you could just as easily retrain on something different.

Rob P

Re: “Full time” training

PostPosted:Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:35 pm
by jonathan-7065
Hi Rob
Due to my size (6'6") I only fit comfortably in a 4 seater and I just prefer the PA28, if the only option was say a 172 then I would be OK
Regards
Jon

Re: “Full time” training

PostPosted:Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:45 pm
by jonathan-7065
I live in the North West near Liverpool but happy to travel

Re: “Full time” training

PostPosted:Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:45 pm
by Fellsteruk
Merseyflight at Liverpool have a PA28 most students use the 38’s and so the 28 is often not used from what I see on the booking system except when I’m using it ;)

Since covid though I have noticed it’s being used more it seems but providing you find the days free I don’t see why you could book it.

Ravenair and Liverpool flying school also have PA28’s from a Cherokee to an Arrow, unable to comment on these but I can give many thumbs up for merseyflight.

Downside with Liverpool is the £35 landing fee but hawarden is 10mins away and cheap as chips if you wanted to do circuits.

Other option is Barton or blackpool but I’m guessing that’s too far ?

Re: “Full time” training

PostPosted:Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:51 pm
by Fellsteruk
Quick Q... have you been in a Pa38? Was in one at the weekend and was amazed how much more leg room you have than a PA28 And I’m about 6’4”

Re: “Full time” training

PostPosted:Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:40 am
by Rob P
Fellsteruk wrote:
Other option is Barton or Blackpool but I’m guessing that’s too far ?


I suppose doing this intensively a Travelodge or similar only costs the same as two landings at Speke?

Rob P

Re: “Full time” training

PostPosted:Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:39 pm
by Fellsteruk
Good point, I love my bed too much for that personally :)