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29/03/2008, 19:53 jon Joined on 29/12/2007 Gironde Posts 328 Re: Flying Lessons knowledge certainly does dispel fear.    Report

29/03/2008, 21:18 Bob T Joined on 05/10/2006 Dordogne Posts 909 Re: Flying Lessons I was out today, over the Dordogne area at 4000 feet. I looked for some flying schools but saw none, the only other things in the air were a few Cessnas and a Jodel. Bob T 24 http://bikesindordogne.blogspot.com/    Report

29/03/2008, 22:43 Scooby Joined on 25/09/2007 Peak District Posts 244 Re: Flying Lessons This was about two seconds before the scream - 12,000 ft and better than any roller coaster    Report

01/04/2008, 11:40 Cathy Joined on 07/03/2006 Mostly near Bordeaux; Sometimes near Bristol Posts 1,685 Re: Flying Lessons  Stocky wrote: It is many years since I flew in a light aircraft, ranging from Austers to Tiger Moths, my first flight was a Chipmonk at Croydon airport.  I now have the idea that I would like to learn to Fly. Living in South West Orne I was wondering if there were any English Speaking flying school in the area.  Stocky.  Just found this website.  You may already know about it as someone posted the address but not the link: http://www.francoflyers.org/ Cathy ----- Your children won't remember you ironing their pyjamas but they will remember you reading them a bedside story.    Report

15/04/2008, 11:50 Stocky Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 100 Re: Flying Lessons Cathy, yes I had seen the site, might give it a try as a starter as I have yet to visit that area.  Problem is that Limoge is a long way to go if I continue and need to get my 45+ hours in.    Report

15/04/2008, 23:34 Deimos Joined on 15/11/2005 France Posts 2,731 Re: Flying Lessons I would not worry to much about the language.  My French is pretty poor and when I learnt (gliders) all the instructors refused to speak any English (although I subsequently discovered one did speak quite good English, they always made me speak/struggle with my French).  When I started they explained that the control tower would understand “Mayday” (implying that they would all have a good laugh when I tried that). People teaching/learning will generally be keen and enthusiastic and thus will make the effort to understand/be understood which is 90% of the battle.  If I can manage with my poor French then I expect most people can. Ian Copyright Deimos. All rights reserved    Report

22/04/2008, 12:04 Stocky Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 100 Re: Flying Lessons Thank you for those who gave positive responses, I went to a local tourist office and they had information on all Airports where there were flying schools.  A local one had an e-mail address and I am to meet an instructor on Saturday.  So far so good.  Have noticed that to fly solo there is an exam, if I get that far, hope I can take it in English.    Report

22/04/2008, 13:01 Bob T Joined on 05/10/2006 Dordogne Posts 909 Re: Flying Lessons Glad that you have found what you want. If you need to find local airfields in France a good place to start is www.nav2000.com and click on research airfields on the map. This shows all airfields, including air photos and contact information. I gave up flying group A aircraft due to the cost. If I wanted to get back into fast touring then I would consider some of the fixed wing microlights available these days. Some are capable of a cruise speed of 250 kmh, but only cost a fraction of group a to run. Bob T 24 http://bikesindordogne.blogspot.com/    Report

22/04/2008, 13:27 Will Joined on 22/09/2004 Sussex & 50 (Mortainais) Posts 4,727 Re: Flying Lessons Glad you found some information. I was going to suggest looking at http://www.goflying24.com/cs/forums/ which might look quite familiar to users of this forum. In fact, I think you will be able to use your log in information for this site as it shares databases etc. Will intentionally blank signature http://www.vienormande.com    Report

12/06/2008, 19:06 sonne Joined on 11/06/2008 Surrey Posts 15 Re: Advertising Prohibited For English flying instruction in France ( Limoges) see www.nearlyheaven.com and www.francoflyers.org I hope that this helps you. posted by Sue Burgess of Nearly Heaven I was under the impression that advertising was prohibited on the forum?? Advertising is not allowed on the forum, but I'll tell you what Mr DJTx, if any of our posters would like details of your upcoming events, they can email or PM you and ask that you keep them posted, personally and off-forum. Go figure, double standards eh???    Report

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