Sleap Airfield & Shropshire Aero Club (EGCV)

Welcome to Shropshire Aero Club, Sleap Airfield Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the rural location of Sleap Airfield has been the enviable home of Shropshire Aero Club since 1955.

Panoramic views over the airfield and beyond to the welsh hills, the cosy control tower offers much including the Locke Lounge Cafe.

With 2 large runways, UK’s cheapest fuel and free Wi-Fi, Sleap Airfield is a superb destination for pilots and non-pilots alike.

Services

Learn to Fly with Shropshire Aero Club

Flying – obtaining your licence and becoming a pilot. Maybe it’s a lifetime ambition, perhaps a desire for a new challenge or to try out a leisure activity that is truly different and can open up new horizons – literally! Whatever your reason, why not let Shropshire Aero Club put you in the pilot’s seat?

We offer a variety of aircraft for flying training to suit your needs and budget – from both traditional and modern 2-seat trainers to full airways-equipped 4-seat tourers. High wing and low wing aircraft types are available for all options. Take a look at our Aircraft Fleet for more details of our training aircraft.

Our team of CAA certified flying instructors offer the following courses:

EASA PPL (details)
LAPL (details)
IMC / IR(R)
Night Rating
AOPA Basic & Standard (aerobatic)
Together with all Ground School tuition and examinations. We also have a dedicated Radio Telephony course and resident examiner which means you can complete your entire PPL course and become qualified to fly all at Shropshire Aero Club.

Further infomation on General Aviation and about obtaining your pilot’s licence can be found here on the CAA website.

Aerobatic Training
The AOPA Basic and Standard aerobatic training is available in the popular, fully aerobatic Slingsby Firefly aircraft G-BUUK, together with aerobatic competition coaching facilities for the more advanced.

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