G-BJSV

One PA28 Warrior161 with H.S.I, which is a basic trainer and is an ideal aircraft type to begin both the PPL and CPL training on. Excellent handling characteristics have made this a popular trainer around the world. Its simplicity allows the student to concentrate on the navigational and general handling exercises at the beginning of the CPL course to ensure all techniques are to a given standard before graduating onto a complex aircraft type.

G-BPZM and G-BXYO

Two PA28R Arrow IV's which are well equipped with Garmin 430 and H.S.I. R.M.I. are the trainers of choice for most CPL students. Progressing to the Arrow from the Warrior ensures some familiarity while providing a constant speed propeller and retractable undercarriage required for the CPL skill test.

G-BGHP, G-JLRW, G-BOFC AND G-BYNY

We have four BE76 Duchess' for the Multi I.R. and for those CPL students who opt to undertake the CPL skills test in a multi engine aircraft. With counter rotating propellers (no critical engine) and a T-tail incorporated to reduce control forces and improve elevator response, the Duchess is a pleasure to fly and is an extremely stable training platform. Having four in our fleet ensures that with good scheduling, aircraft availability is not a concern for training or testing.

All the aircraft here are very well maintained by Iscavia Engineering, now under the management of Neil Taverner.

FNPT I - EXE11A

This simulator is primarily used for CPL procedural training at the beginning of the course. It is a valuable teaching aid as it gives both the instructor and student an opportunity to stop at any point during a training flight to explain or repeat various scenarios "mid flight". It is a good gauge of how well the student is progressing and provides a cost effective alternative to learning in the air.

FNPT II - EXE81A

The larger of the two simulators is used for IR training. Benefiting from a graphical display as well as an on screen flight profile at the instructors console, there is no better nor cheaper way to master the skills and techniques required for the IR test.