Our students are really doing us proud this week! Today our young student Shaun achieved his first solo, after first passing his Air Law exam. Shaun is aged just 16 years - not yet old enough to take driving lessons! Shaun flew Cessna 152 G-BOYL for some circuit practice with instructor Simon Belassie, before flying a solo circuit using Runway 26L.
July 26, 2016 12:00 amCongratulations to our young student Shaun (aged just 16) who passed his first theory exam today - "Human Performance & Limitations".This is the first of three theory exams that all students have to take before they fly solo for the first time (the other two being "Air Law" and "Operational Procedures").Very well done Shaun!
July 23, 2016 12:00 amRedhill Aviation has moved offices to temporary accommodation on Redhill Aerodrome, due to the building work which will be taking place at our previous location. To help you find us with ease, please see the videos on our location page.
July 22, 2016 12:00 amMany congratulations to our THREE who all passed their Radio Telephony Practical Examinations today!Helen, Matt and Simon were all given a theoretical flight to fly and had to demonstrate the required RT to our in-house examiner, Jill Develin. Along with the customary RT exchanges which our students have now become familiar with during their flight training, a few unusual and emergency scenarios were also included on their theoretical "flight".As always, our students were well prepared...
July 16, 2016 12:00 amThe celebrations are coming in thick and fast now that summer is upon us! Today our student Clare completed a successful Qualifying Cross Country flight.Clare set off from Redhill at 1340 local and flew via Kemble and Goodwood, returning back safely and full of smiles at 1725. Still at Uni in Dublin, Clare already has a PPL(H) and is now seeking to achieve her PPL(A). Not long now....Congratulations and very well done to you!
July 3, 2016 12:00 amVery well done to our two students Dan and Dominic who both completed their Qualifying Cross Country flights today! Both students flew in C152s.Dominic flew the route Redhill - Thruxton - Lydd - Redhill and it won't be long before the all-important Skills Test!Dan flew the route Redhill - Kemble - Shoreham - Redhill. With around 30 hours logged out of the 45 minimum requirement, Dan is making terrific progress, so watch this space!With good flying conditions and excellent visibility, it was...
June 26, 2016 12:00 pmOur trusty G-BIUY earned her keep today by flying 30 youths from both the 1st Fetcham Scout Group and the 1st Hedgecourt Scout Group, Felbridge.Our pilots Laurance and Ross were able to fly the Fetcham Scouts over their home turf to see familiar landmarks from the air, whilst the Felbridge Scouts were treated to aerial views of the beautiful Chartwell House. The Scouts had a thoroughly enjoyable day and it's always a pleasure to introduce youngsters to the joys of aviation!
June 19, 2016 12:00 amTune in to our local radio station "SUSY Radio" on 103.4FM and you might just hear our new advert!Our 30 second ad will be played four times a day for the next six months, so maintain a listening watch on frequency!
June 9, 2016 12:00 amIt's our 2nd anniversary (under new management) and what better way to celebrate than with an aviation-themed cake?!Do come along and enjoy a slice with us if you're in the neighbourhood - better be quick though!
June 7, 2016 12:00 amHUGE congratulations go to our student Mark who successfully passed his practical CPL exam today! Mark's first exam date had to be rescheduled due to the weather but today's conditions meant he was good to go. Mark has completed all of his training with our instructor Laurance Harley in our PA28R Arrow G-EDVL and he was tested today by examiner Neville Mack.
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