Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:41 pm
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Hi,
Just introducing myself on here as I’m hoping to start some training in Guernsey in the spring.
I’m 42, I live on the island and always been really keen on aviation. I’m at the stage where I’m thinking it’s now or never, so last summer I booked a trial lesson and loved it. I’ve since been saving a bit of money over the winter and my plan is to take lessons up to solo level. If I’m still just as hooked after that I’ll carry on to full PPL.
One of things that has put me off doing it sooner is what I would do post PPL if I achieve it. I can’t afford CPL training so not doing this as a career, but purely for the enjoyment of flying. Whether I can afford to keep it up remains to be seen but I hope the experience of learning this skill will be most rewarding.
I’m hoping there may be some similar people to me in Guernsey who may also be interested in training this year that I could share experiences with. It would also be fun to find flying ‘buddies’ in Guernsey to share trips with after PPL. I’m sure this way you’re more likely to stay current and be a bit more adventurous as well as enjoying it more.
I guess that’s what the local clubs are for which I would need to join anyway. Just reaching out to see if there is anyone here from Guernsey in a similar position.....?
Also has anyone trained in Guernsey? If so, how did you find it?
Thanks....
Ben
Just introducing myself on here as I’m hoping to start some training in Guernsey in the spring.
I’m 42, I live on the island and always been really keen on aviation. I’m at the stage where I’m thinking it’s now or never, so last summer I booked a trial lesson and loved it. I’ve since been saving a bit of money over the winter and my plan is to take lessons up to solo level. If I’m still just as hooked after that I’ll carry on to full PPL.
One of things that has put me off doing it sooner is what I would do post PPL if I achieve it. I can’t afford CPL training so not doing this as a career, but purely for the enjoyment of flying. Whether I can afford to keep it up remains to be seen but I hope the experience of learning this skill will be most rewarding.
I’m hoping there may be some similar people to me in Guernsey who may also be interested in training this year that I could share experiences with. It would also be fun to find flying ‘buddies’ in Guernsey to share trips with after PPL. I’m sure this way you’re more likely to stay current and be a bit more adventurous as well as enjoying it more.
I guess that’s what the local clubs are for which I would need to join anyway. Just reaching out to see if there is anyone here from Guernsey in a similar position.....?
Also has anyone trained in Guernsey? If so, how did you find it?
Thanks....
Ben