Stocky Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 It is many years since I flew in a light aircraft, ranging from Austers to Tiger Moths, my first flight was a Chipmonk at Croydon airport. I now have the idea that I would like to learn to Fly.Living in South West Orne I was wondering if there were any English Speaking flying school in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I used to jump out of a Cessna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi Stocky, if you go intp your local Tourist Info office they should have a listing of the clubs in your area. Contact one of them, they may well be able to point you in the right direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 [quote user="Cathy"]I used to jump out of a Cessna. [/quote]Ditto, Cessna 206 Weston-on-the-green courtesy of No1 P.T.S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 When I was in the R.A.F at Lyneham I once jumped out of a Comet 2, BUT there was a good reason! The 'Vernon' petrol electric ground power unit had just caught fire and it was stood right by the nose of the aircraft. Apart from that I have never managed to catch up with the mentalaty of anyone who gets out of a perfectly servicable at any other time than when it is stationary on the ground!!![:'(][:-))]Looking back on that jump it was about 14 feet onto concrete. I don't think I would contemplate it now [;-)]! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I did the same course at WoG but ended up with my leg in plaster!There is an English spesking flying school near Limoges for group A flying, and microlight clubs all over the country that theach to the Uk sylabus. If you don't want to spend a fortune then a French microlight license is much cheaper and some of the fixed wing microlights have cruise speeds of well over 220kmh.Send me a PM if I can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My jumps were from 2,500 - 5,000 feet onto grass but the ground still felt like concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 No 1 P.T.S motto....."Knowledge dispels Fear"...............................................yeh, right [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue Burgess Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Post deleted - Please DO NOT advertise or post your personal details, your products or services on the message boards. Any advertising without permission will be removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Think that there is a flying school near St Foy.33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 knowledge certainly does dispel fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I was out today, over the Dordogne area at 4000 feet. I looked for some flying schools but saw none, the only other things in the air were a few Cessnas and a Jodel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 This was about two seconds before the scream - 12,000 ft and better than any roller coaster [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 [quote user="Stocky"]It is many years since I flew in a light aircraft, ranging from Austers to Tiger Moths, my first flight was a Chipmonk at Croydon airport. I now have the idea that I would like to learn to Fly.Living in South West Orne I was wondering if there were any English Speaking flying school in the area. [/quote]Stocky. Just found this website. You may already know about it as someone posted the address but not the link:http://www.francoflyers.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Cathy,yes I had seen the site, might give it a try as a starter as I have yet to visit that area. Problem is that Limoge is a long way to go if I continue and need to get my 45+ hours in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I would not worry to much about the language. My French is pretty poor and when I learnt(gliders) all the instructors refused to speak any English (although Isubsequently discovered one did speak quite good English, they always made mespeak/struggle with my French). When Istarted they explained that the control tower would understand “Mayday”(implying that they would all have a good laugh when I tried that).People teaching/learning will generally be keen andenthusiastic and thus will make the effort to understand/be understood which is90% of the battle. If I can manage withmy poor French then I expect most people can.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thank you for those who gave positive responses, I went to a local tourist office and they had information on all Airports where there were flying schools. A local one had an e-mail address and I am to meet an instructor on Saturday. So far so good. Have noticed that to fly solo there is an exam, if I get that far, hope I can take it in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Glad that you have found what you want. If you need to find local airfields in France a good place to start is www.nav2000.com and click on research airfields on the map. This shows all airfields, including air photos and contact information.I gave up flying group A aircraft due to the cost. If I wanted to get back into fast touring then I would consider some of the fixed wing microlights available these days. Some are capable of a cruise speed of 250 kmh, but only cost a fraction of group a to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Glad you found some information. I was going to suggest looking at http://www.goflying24.com/cs/forums/ which might look quite familiar to users of this forum. In fact, I think you will be able to use your log in information for this site as it shares databases etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonne Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 For English flying instruction in France ( Limoges) see www.nearlyheaven.com and www.francoflyers.orgI hope that this helps you.posted by Sue Burgess of Nearly HeavenI was under the impression that advertising was prohibited on the forum??Advertising is not allowed on the forum, but I'll tellyou what Mr DJTx, if any of our posters would like details of yourupcoming events, they can email or PM you and ask that you keep themposted, personally and off-forum.Go figure, double standards eh??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonne Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 If you want to a SEP JAR licence why not try NASA at Limoges, cheaper than all the other clubs, annual subscription lower, aircraft immaculate, English speaking instructors and you pay 'NOTHING' per hour for an instructor!!! BEAT THATLink below....http://www.aeroclub-nasa.fr/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Genuine third party recommendations are allowed, if you have any connection with the business whatsoever, then it is against the Code of Conduct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonne Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Just happen to be a very happy pilot using these guys, although where were you before when Nearly-Heaven were advertising on here?Post edited by a mod If you have a comment or complaint regarding advertising you should use the Report button (bottom right of all posts) as stated in the Code of Conduct : Comments or questions regarding the general administration of the forum should be made by "private message" or using the "Report" link to the moderators or direct to Forum Admin. Such comments or questions should not be posted in the open forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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