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I've always wanted to learn to fly a plane and fancy doing one of those introductory flights, that most flying schools offer, for my birthday this year. Just as a taster to see if I have the stomach for taking it further!
Has anyone done one of these flights before? Are they worthwhile and what company would you recommend to use or avoid? I'd be looking at a company based in the Sydney area.
Has anyone done one of these flights before? Are they worthwhile and what company would you recommend to use or avoid? I'd be looking at a company based in the Sydney area.
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I've always wanted to learn to fly a plane and fancy doing one of those introductory flights, that most flying schools offer, for my birthday this year. Just as a taster to see if I have the stomach for taking it further!
Has anyone done one of these flights before? Are they worthwhile and what company would you recommend to use or avoid? I'd be looking at a company based in the Sydney area.
Has anyone done one of these flights before? Are they worthwhile and what company would you recommend to use or avoid? I'd be looking at a company based in the Sydney area.
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Can't recommend a flight school as all my flying was back home, but I can recommend that you give it a go. One of the best things I ever did; went on to get a loan, and eventually a pilot's licence and never had any regrets about either the hard work or the expense. Well worth it - I'll never forget the feeling of that first solo flight
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Can't recommend a flight school as all my flying was back home, but I can recommend that you give it a go. One of the best things I ever did; went on to get a loan, and eventually a pilot's licence and never had any regrets about either the hard work or the expense. Well worth it - I'll never forget the feeling of that first solo flight![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Can't recommend a flight school as all my flying was back home, but I can recommend that you give it a go. One of the best things I ever did; went on to get a loan, and eventually a pilot's licence and never had any regrets about either the hard work or the expense. Well worth it - I'll never forget the feeling of that first solo flight
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Flying is the best thing since sliced bread. I've been flying since I was 18. You'll love it and it's a hell of a lot cheaper than in the UK.
If you have the nerve, try some aerobatics.
These have a good reputation:
Curtis Aviation at Camden
Sydney Flight Training centre at Bankstown
General Flying Services at Bankstown
Sydney Aerobatic School at Bankstown
Royal Newcastle Aeroclub at Rutherford
Whitworh Aviation at Bankstown
Schofields Aeroclub at Bankstown
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Can't recommend a flight school as all my flying was back home, but I can recommend that you give it a go. One of the best things I ever did; went on to get a loan, and eventually a pilot's licence and never had any regrets about either the hard work or the expense. Well worth it - I'll never forget the feeling of that first solo flight![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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I've always wanted to learn to fly a plane and fancy doing one of those introductory flights, that most flying schools offer, for my birthday this year. Just as a taster to see if I have the stomach for taking it further!
Has anyone done one of these flights before? Are they worthwhile and what company would you recommend to use or avoid? I'd be looking at a company based in the Sydney area.
Has anyone done one of these flights before? Are they worthwhile and what company would you recommend to use or avoid? I'd be looking at a company based in the Sydney area.
Much more fun than just starting a motor and pushing that (those) little lever(s) forward. You have to know where the lift is and find it before your altitude coincides with the terrain. And cheaper, too.
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It is cheaper though.
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I can fly for longer in a glider than in a Cessna. It takes skill to fly in a glider and then there is the only 1 chance of landing, no going around.
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Aerobatics is better in a powered aircraft. You can do navigational exercises in a powered aircraft. Try flying 500nm cross country in a glider, hopping from thermal to thermal... Try flying your mates away to a remote destination for the weekend in a glider...
Also you are not at the mercy of the weather as much as a glider. Glider pilots are fair weather pilots and need a powered aircraft just to get them in the air.
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Ditto!
Flying is the best thing since sliced bread. I've been flying since I was 18. You'll love it and it's a hell of a lot cheaper than in the UK.
If you have the nerve, try some aerobatics.
These have a good reputation:
Curtis Aviation at Camden
Sydney Flight Training centre at Bankstown
General Flying Services at Bankstown
Sydney Aerobatic School at Bankstown
Royal Newcastle Aeroclub at Rutherford
Whitworh Aviation at Bankstown
Schofields Aeroclub at Bankstown
Flying is the best thing since sliced bread. I've been flying since I was 18. You'll love it and it's a hell of a lot cheaper than in the UK.
If you have the nerve, try some aerobatics.
These have a good reputation:
Curtis Aviation at Camden
Sydney Flight Training centre at Bankstown
General Flying Services at Bankstown
Sydney Aerobatic School at Bankstown
Royal Newcastle Aeroclub at Rutherford
Whitworh Aviation at Bankstown
Schofields Aeroclub at Bankstown
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