CPL UK OR EASA?

Introduction The big question I am often asked as CFI and head of training at a UK ATO is “Should I get a UK or EASA licence?” My answer is always the same rather guarded “Well it depends” and here’s why. When the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020 we also left EASA,…

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KEEPING LEGAL: NEGOTIATING THE UK LICENSING MINEFIELD

As CFI and head of training at a busy ATO I have made a mental pie chart of how much time I spend on advising callers and customers. A major slice is the same thing. Currency and recency. The UK has many different pilot licences. Let’s just stick to aeroplane ones for this briefing. NPPL…

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OUR 2 SONACAS ARE UNITED AND FLYING

Our 2 brand new Sonaca 200s are both flying and have taken a number of student pilots on their first solos and Mehmet Kurt on the successful completion of his skill test . The Sonacas will be our regular training fleet and are proving very popular with new and existing students.  They are fabulous for…

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NEW STRUCTURED HOUR BUILDING PACKAGES

Structured all inclusive skill building packages in a 152 available from £2750 for 25 hours. Includes membership , free landings and 1 free instructional hours with a CPL instructor. These packages are aimed at those who are committed to a flying career and want to spend their ‘hour building’ time productively improving their skills to…

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NEW 45 MINUTE TRIAL LESSONS FROM £175

New to Blackbushe Aviation! 45 minute trial lessons. This gives you time to really get to grips with the aircraft and experience a full lesson. Lessons initially last around 45 minutes flight so you will have a good idea what the PPL course will be like.  

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