April 22, 2018 12:00 am
Published by Mark
During 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 2, 2018 12:00 am
Published by Mark
Many 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 am
Published by Mark
As 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.
March 28, 2018 12:00 am
Published by Mark
Congratulations 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!
February 25, 2018 12:00 am
Published by Mark
Further 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 18, 2018 12:00 am
Published by Mark
HUGE 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 13, 2018 12:00 am
Published by Mark
Followers 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 5, 2018 12:00 am
Published by Mark
At 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...
January 8, 2018 12:00 am
Published by Mark
Our ever-helpful Operations Assistant, Toby, has been wondering for a while what all the fuss was about regarding our flying fun, so decided to find out for himself! In this article, he describes flying in a light aircraft for the first time, with plenty of aerobatics thrown in for good measure!Over to you, Toby...My flight on Friday with Simon Canacott was in G-BMUO and was the 60-minute Aerobatics Experience.The conditions were bumpy, but that just added to the fun for me. Simon let me taxi th...
January 6, 2018 12:00 am
Published by Mark
From the first inspiration, to my own Private Pilot's Licence - by AerynAlmost three weeks have passed since Laurance told me that I’d passed my Skills Test. I still can’t quite believe that I have managed to successfully negotiate the course to obtain my Private Pilot’s Licence, I’ve not been able to stop grinning about it to myself yet. Learning to fly and get my name on a PPL has been a dream of mine since I was very small. I vividly remember making and flying...
