We are delighted to announce that the long-running works to Redhill's main runway are finally drawing to a close and that it has reopened today!We shall enjoy making the most of it before it gets too waterlogged over the winter to use!
September 6, 2017 12:00 amFollowers of our blog will remember our young 14 year old student, Caspar, who produced a video of his first lesson covering taxi practice (if you missed it, the link is here). This week, the weather was much kinder to Caspar and he was finally able to have his first officially loggable flying lesson, bought as a 14th birthday present by his family.Caspar is an enthusiastic young aviator and a member of the Redhill and Reigate Air Cadets' Squadron. He and his father help out a...
September 2, 2017 12:00 amMany congratulations to our student Johnathan who today successfully passed his IMC (IR[R]) Skills Test on his first attempt!Not one to shy away from a challenge, Johnathan decided to combine his IMC training with a conversion to a complex type by performing most of his training on our PA28-201 Arrow. This has both a constant-speed propeller and retractable undercarriage, meaning it cruises at around 130Kts. Johnathan also had to get to grips with the more advanced instrumentation including HSI ...
August 30, 2017 12:00 amCongratulations to our student John who today successfully flew his solo Qualifying Cross Country flight!John already works in the aviation industry and is now working towards a Private Pilot's Licence of his own. The Qualifying Cross Country (QXC) comprises a solo flight 150NM, with two landings at intermediate destinations before returning back to base. Each landing is acknowledged and signed off, usually by the Air Traffic Unit at the aerodromes concerned. Today John flew Cessna...
August 24, 2017 12:00 amMany congratulations to our student Pablo who today successfully passed his PPL Skills Test!Followers of our blog will remember that Pablo and his best friend and work colleague Luca both recently started training together with Redhill Aviation. Both Luca and Pablo work as engineers at nearby Gatwick Airport and hope to one day become professional pilots themselves. In the meantime, they have been fitting in their flying training around their shifts at Gatwick.Pablo has made a great start to his...
August 22, 2017 12:00 amWe are absolutely thrilled to offer our HUGE congratulations to our former student Simon and his new fiancée Sabrina who got engaged today!Simon gained his PPL with us last summer, taking lessons with our instructor Laurance. Before even passing his Skills Test, Simon took the plunge and purchased a share in an aircraft - a PA28 based at Redhill. Since getting his licence, Simon wasted no time in converting from the Cessna 152 to the PA28 and has gradually been building up his experience,...
August 20, 2017 12:00 amCongratulations to our student Duncan who today successfully completed his first solo flight!Duncan has been flying with Redhill Aviation for the last three months. Last week he completed his Air Law, Operations and Human Factors theory exams in one sitting. Duncan has completed 10 hours' flight training in our PA28-161 and took advantage of the bright, albeit breezy conditions today to undertake his first solo circuit from Runway 26R. Duncan has fitted his training around a recent...
August 18, 2017 12:00 amCongratulations to our student Glyn who today successfully completed his solo Qualifying Cross Country flight.A highly organised student, Glyn had arrived at Redhill extremely well-prepared for this important flight - with route perfectly planned, NOTAMS and weather carefully checked and charts printed for both of his destination aerodromes.Flying C152 G-BOLV, Glyn first of all flew from Redhill to Earls Colne, routing via Sevenoaks. After making a successful landing at his first destination, he...
August 16, 2017 12:00 amWe are absolutely delighted to congratulate our former PPL student Henry and his fiancée Lesley on their recent engagement!Followers of our blog will remember that Henry gained his PPL licence earlier this year after just 51 hours’ training. He has since been continuing to build his hours and experience, often whisking his girlfriend away on flights too.This weekend’s flight was a little different though, with rather more pre-flight preparation than usual! Assisted by family &...
August 13, 2017 12:00 pmCongratulations to our student Jonathan who has successfully completed every one of his theory exams!Jonathan is now looking forward to taking his Skills Test in the very near future....Well done!
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