Congratulations to our student Nik who today flew his first solo "Land Away" after just 18 flights!Nik flew Cessna 152 G-BOYL from Redhill to Headcorn Airfield, which is around 30 minutes' flying time. It is a popular destination for both pilots and the general public alike.Instructor Mark Jeffries is delighted with Nik's progress - Congratulations Captain!
June 17, 2018 12:00 amThis coming Thursday 3 May the Pilot's Hub are hosting a GASCO Safety Evening at 1930. These evenings are interesting and thought-provoking and we highly recommend them.If you plan to attend, please advise Daniel Fuller (not Redhill Aviation) immediately using the details shown on the poster below.We look forward to seeing you there and don't forget to bring your logbook if you would like it stamped to demonstrate your attendance!
April 30, 2018 12:00 amDuring the heat of the morning, while waiting for the next student to arrive, we spotted a bright red antique 1930s fire engine parked next to Redhill Aviation. One of our instructors went to have a look and started chatting to the owner, who informed us that the vehicle had been completely restored and we can testify that it was in absolutely pristine condition. The owner had brought the vehicle out for a run and had really wanted to get some photographs in a classic setting - and whe...
April 22, 2018 12:00 amMany congratulations go to our student Brent who completed his final two PPL theory exams today!There are nine theory exams to take for the Private Pilot's Licence and students are allowed up to six "sittings" in which to take them. Brent did incredibly well and scored an average of over 90% across all nine exams - a great achievement. Brent now flown around 25 hours and is looking forward to doing some navigation practice in his next lesson with instructor Mark.Very well done...
April 2, 2018 12:00 amAs it is a cold and dreary Bank Holiday Monday, with the rest of the day's flights postponed due to the rain, we thought we would share an enlightening article about a flight in a Douglas Globemaster in deteriorating weather conditions. The story epitomises professionalism at work. It happened sometime in 1965, in Germany.
April 2, 2018 12:00 amCongratulations to Elmar who today successfully upgraded his flexwing microlight NPPL (National Private Pilot's Licence) to a LAPL.In order to do this, Elmar first had to obtain an SSEA (simple single engine aircraft) addition to his NPPL and then via the LAA (Light Aircraft Association) convert it to a LAPL. He completed one of the two flight tests required in Cessna 152 G-BGFX with our in-house examiner, Jill Develin. Congratulations Captain!
March 28, 2018 12:00 amFurther to our previous article, Aeryn's experience of learning to fly with Redhill Aviation has been put into print by Flyer Magazine. The link to the online Flyer article can be found here.Go Aeryn! We look forward to following your progress....
February 25, 2018 12:00 amHUGE congratulations to our student Inia - aged 17 - who successfully flew his first solo flight today! Inia has completed most of his training with instructors Dan and Mark. Today Inia practised his circuits under Mark's watchful eye in Cessna 152 G-BOLV. Before long, it was time for Inia to "go it alone" for the first time!Here is Inia receiving his "First Solo" certificate from Mark.
February 18, 2018 12:00 amFollowers of our blog will remember our 13 year old student, Phillip, who has already had two lessons with Redhill Aviation. Yesterday he had his third lesson and not only performed the take-off, but also his first landing (with help and encouragement from instructor Laurance). Phillip shares his experience of learning to fly so far....My first flight, other than in a commercial jet, was in a Chipmunk when I was 11 years old as part of the BBC programme The Dengineers. It made me want to fl...
February 13, 2018 12:00 amAt Redhill Aviation Flight Centre we have qualified pilots who are looking to “buddy up” with other like-minded individuals in order to be able to fly further afield.As well as our Cessna 152s, we have PA28s (both 160hp and180hp) and a Piper Arrow which cruises at 125 knots and is fitted with Garmin 430. Suddenly those further destinations can appear closer on the horizon….It is possible to take these aircraft away for a few days and our hire rates are extremely competitive.Fo...
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