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Perhaps I should explain that for 50 years I have been a Ground Teacher for exams & flight examiner for Microlight, CAA PPL aircraft & helicopter, IMC Ratings.

All my life has been spent teaching ordinary people to pass their flying exams. I remember leaving school at 14 having quite a struggle to get all the information crammed in my head & keep it there longer enough to pass the written exams.

I think that experience has given me the patience & understanding to teach in an uncomplicated way. Don’t worry if you think you will find it hard to learn, it’s what I do. I don’t get the “Rocket Scientist”!

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PIPER PA-28-161 Cadet For Hire at Bournemouth Airport
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PPL E-Exams Made Possible

All teaching is in person, one to one.

You will I am sure be aware that all PPL exams are called E-Exams & conducted by the CAA & sat at your chosen ground exam training provider. My training provider ID is: R.D. Flying (0132). This is not connected with where you do your flying.

5 Day Exam Course

I have always done these, but with E-Exams some people find this a bit intense for them. Fear not we can do another day or two at no extra cost. You can come in any modules you like, (you have 18 months to pass 9 exams) come 1 day, 2 days, whatever you like, up to 5 days + to do them all.
All Teaching Is One To One
Don’t worry if you find it hard, perversely the harder people find a subject, the greater the joy in success. Life is a great leveller.
Cost of exams including ground school from £99 plus £10 CAA charge. Retakes are Free (Exc CAA £10 charge) Just Pay as you Go.
Go back to your family, Flying School & get on with your life

VHF RT Practical

Not a requirement for PPL issue but I can do it for you, if your school doesn’t have its own examiner.
Finally do not worry, I will make you laugh more than cry, you are not here to prove anything, it’s me that has do that.
The idea is that you come, have an enjoyable time. Go home & tell your flying school that you enjoyed what I did for you, then maybe they will recommend others.

Among the “training completed to PPL licence” issues, are many students of all ages from all parts of the country who come with a lot of hours but-

A) With too much of the “easy to do” cosy dual hours but not enough solo and, as the student perceives, not too much hope of doing it either. This malady is usually caused by part-time or inexperienced teachers who can’t really see the point or lack the judgement to complete the solo part of the PPL syllabus or

B) A complete lack of clear, concise direction as to show how and in what order the remainder of the course is going to be conducted.

My opinion is that, with considerable teaching experiences and an understanding of the problems that undoubtedly exist, much is the result of teachers thinking that you can teach by showing. I am indeed convinced that some of my customers have perhaps 35 hours in a logbook – and I doubt it some of them have a real 10 hours.
Consider for example learning to ride a two-wheeled cycle by watching Dad showing you how to do it. Rubbish isn’t it? You could watch forever. I have even had some students with 10 or 15 hours or more who tell me the instructor “does” the radio. (Does that touch a tender spot?)
Sometimes I have completed courses where the student has a lack of confidence, which leaves them thinking that they’re not very good. Not so, say I. What has often happened in these cases, is that mentally the instructor has “given up” and the lessons have become a comfortable purposeless ride.
It may be the exams that worry you, and its not surprising when many schools literally throw the books at you and (or not) snatch the odd moment to help you.

I can tell you, I am still astonished how much I can teach someone one one to one individual ground school, and it will surprise you as well. We talk all day and you do the exam the same day – around 5 days and all the exams are done. Ask for details and stop worrying. Get home at night after work, grab a large whisky, and expect to study? …. It doesn’t work, does it!

PRIVATE PILOTS LICENCE

I specialize in short course training. You will have a dedicated instructor and aircraft for your training. Nobody else will be here while you are. It may not unique but I bet it’s very close to it.
You can choose between, full time 3 week PPL, start to finish,
plus 5 full days dedicated Ground School, to pass the written exams or – one full day a week – your private pilots licence will take about 6 months.

Pay as you learn

Accommodation in Christchurch Dorset if required.

PPL Microlight Licence? – Add an additional Aeroplane Rating
You can now complete a 3 day course with us, comprising of 5 hours flight, plus a navigation and general flight test, and two aircraft technical written exams.

At the end of the 3 day course you will be able to hire or own any single engine piston aircraft up to two tonnes with a maximum of 4 seats any where in the UK.

*Currently restricted to non EASA, ie permit aircraft.

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