To reach our new Hangar, turn left at The Aviator Restaurant and continue straight until you reach a fork in the road. At the fork in the road, bare left and continue through the temporary gates until you reach our new building. If you have any concerns in reaching us please call and we can direct you.

Our contact telephone number has not changed, however if you have any issues in getting through to us please call 07340209363 where you will be diverted to one of the team.

Our new exciting Hangar is still in the process of being completed, however all of our original Flying School services remain the same so please do not hesitate to get in touch and book your latest flying experience with us!

The most recent news is that Staverton Flying School have welcomed a new addition. G-GMOX is the latest Cessna 152 to the fleet! It’s already proved popular with  bookings and will mean that more PPL and students will be able to fly during the busier periods.

But more importantly we extend particular congratulations to the students who have successfully completed their PPL and NPPL skills tests so far this year:

• Simon Shearburn
• Sam Williams
• Calum Matheson
• Mike Williams

We look forward to seeing you all at the school soon to hire the aircraft’s, to start exploring and sharing your unique hobby with friends and family.

We also would like to congratulate those who have achieved their First solo flights and reached the huge milestone in their training, well done to

• James Garratt
• David Smith
• Nigel Judd
• Chris Roberts

Aside from all of the trial flights we have also welcomed many new aspiring pilots this year, it won’t be long before we can mention some of their achievements

Duxford

So far this year Staverton Flying School has organised a successful trip to Duxford, with all 4 of the fleet going. On Sunday the 15^th May, Staverton Flying School held their second fly-away day to Duxford Imperial War Museum.  The first visit took place in July 2013 and proved a resounding success.  This latest trip was equally as popular and thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part.

10 people signed up for the trip and to accompany the students, Mark and Kim went along as instructors.  The aircraft were checked out early and by 09:30, all four aircraft were at the holding point ready for departure.

The route taken was via Banbury (to avoid Edgehill Gliding site), Daventry VOR and then to Duxford.  The weather was nice and all four aircraft arrived within a few minutes of each other.  On arrival we were treated to a Spitfire Mk9 taxiing towards the holding point, a pair of Texan T6′s carrying out a run and break to land and a Dehavilland Rapide carrying passengers on a sight-seeing ride.  The payment of the landing fees allowed all participants free entry to the museum.

We assembled for a group photo at the visitor centre and then everyone dispersed to enjoy the sights and sounds of classic aircraft on display and flying.

Those taking part (in alphabetic order) were :

• James Garratt
• Kim Hampshire
• Cate Johnson
• Nigel Judd
• Spike Leek
• Ken Magowan
• Bob Pearce
• Chris Roberts
• Simon Shearburn
• Roland Slatter
• Mark Walters
• Mike Williams

As always there is so much to see that it is impossible to do it justice in a day.  The attractions include :

We arranged to convene several hours later at the cafe for some well deserved refreshments.  The food was good quality and reasonably priced.  After a further wander round looking at the flying displays and lusting after the exotic flying machines, we eventually left for the return trip to Gloucester, swapping seats so that others could fly back.

Everyone arrived back at Gloucester having had a really enjoyable flight and an interesting day out.Our next fly-out is due to take place on Sunday the 3^rd July to Aero Expo 2016 to be held at Sywell.

Don’t forget the social evenings that Staverton Flying School hold every last Thursday of the month at the Aviator pub on the airfield for all members. We hope to see more of you there at the next meeting on Thursday 29th July at 19:00!

July and August look set to be another busy couple of months let’s hope the weather continues to improve.

Until next time…….

We wish everyone a Happy New Year and we are all looking forward to a successful year ahead.

We would like to start by congratulating those who have passed their written exams, achieved their first solos as well as their qualifying cross countries and finally their skills tests.

Congratulations to Alex Busby, Chris Edwards and Kev Bennett for completing their Skills test.

Well done to Gerald Reeves, Mike Williams, James Coughlan, Irfaan Jeeva, Clive Gardner and Steve Rich who all achieved their milestone first solo flights from Gloucestershire Airport.

There have also been several members who have successfully completed their solo land away and  qualifying cross countries. Hopefully the weather will be good to us next month, we have two students ready for their Skills Test and waiting for good conditions.

Some of you may have already met Mark Walters our newest instructor. Mark will now be available for instructing every Sunday as well as his usual Fridays and Saturdays.

After a long wait, Staverton Flying School finally now has two new much needed briefing rooms, this will also offer the extra space to facilitate more RT courses.

A number of our members along with Kathryn recently attended a GASCo Safety evening at Imjin Barracks. It was a very interesting and informative evening, well worth attending! Look out for future evenings.

2016 SFS Events

Staverton Flying School will now be holding a Social Evening from 1900 every last Thursday of the month at the Aviator Pub on the airfield. A great opportunity to meet up with other members, enjoy a chat, a drink and perhaps a bite to eat. Hope to see you there on February 25^th.

Land away days:

• Duxford Spring Air Show – Sunday 29th May
• AeroExpo Sywell – Sunday 3rd July
• Ditching Survival and Life Raft Training Course – September 2016 (Date TBC) www.andark.co.uk – Last trip in 2012 the participants reported to having a fun day out and more importantly learning extremely useful tips to surviving a ditching in the sea.

If you are interested in any of the above events please email info@stavertonflyingschool.co.uk for more information, places are on a first come first served basis.

A reminder that the annual membership for 2016 is now due and don’t forget to buy your new 1/2 mill chart at the beginning of February.

As always we’re hoping for good flying weather, to enable our students can continue to progress towards their PPL’s as well being busy with those who come to experience trial lessons with us.

• Simon Shearburn – Communications and Human Performance
• Sam Williams – Communications and Human Performance
• Clive Gardner – Air Law and Operational Procedures
• Gerald Reeves – Communications
• Martin Wintle – Communications
• Pedram Arefi – Aircraft General, Flight Performance and Planning and Navigation
• Jerry Hannaford – Air Law and Operational Procedures

Congratulations to Clive Gardner for completing his first solo flight! After joining the school in December, Clive is keen to have his PPL by early summer.

Congratulations Clive!

SFS are organising two fly away days this year again to Aero Expo and Duxford. We plan to visit Aero Expo in Sywell on Sunday 31st May 2015 for the third day of the event. Then in July a trip to Duxford on Sunday 26th July 2015 (with back-up dates on Sunday 2nd or 9th August).

Please contact the office on 01452 712388 if you are interested and for more information to book your place!

New charts – current 5th March 2015 - Don’t forget to buy your new 1/2 mill chart next time you are in the school!

Bourton-on-the-water

We would like to wish everyone a belated Happy New Year!

All of our students have been progressing well and we’d like to extend our special congratulations to Jace Clarke for completing his PPL Skills Test in December.

On the ground, students achieved the following successes:
• Sue Leech – Operational Procedures and Air Law
• Kevin Bennett – Principles of Flight

With the nights already starting to draw out, make sure you get booked in for night flying before the arrival of British summertime.

Thank you to those who have already paid their memberships for 2015 and a reminder to those who are still to pay, the membership fees for 2015 are £90.
All students and PPL’s please make sure that you are up to date with the flying order book, don’t forget this can be accessed through the website and all you need to do is sign the school copy.

We look forward to welcoming new students in 2015 and watching our current students’ progress through their PPL training.

It’s been another busy month for SFS students, two of Kim’s students took to the skies for their first solos this month. Well done to Spike Leek and Sam Williams for achieving this unforgettable milestone towards their PPL’s.

Spike's First Solo

Sam's First Solo Flight

Congratulations to those who have passed ground exams:

• Clive Haughton – Meteorology and Aircraft General Knowledge
• Spike Leek – Operational Procedures and Human Performance
• Calum Matheson – Communications and Human Performance
• Mark Gwilt – Operational Procedures, Communications, Principles of Flight & Aircraft General Knowledge

Dates for the diaries, we will be flying on Tuesday 23rd December and the school will re-open on Friday 2nd January 2015!

On the ground the following exams have been passed:

• Clive Haughton – Principles of Flight
• Mark Gwilt – Air Law and Human Performance
• Simon Shearburn – Air Law and Operational Procedures
• Spike Leek – Air Law
• Sam Williams – Air Law and Operational Procedures

The clocks will be going back at the end of October so night ratings will start soon. If you wish to begin your night rating please do get in touch.

Congratulations!

Bob Pearce and Rowland Slatter had a successful trip to Newquay and reported to have a challenging but enjoyable day out!

Ground exams passed this month:

• David Ettridge – Air Law and Operational Procedures
• Kevin Bennett – Aircraft General Knowledge
• Clive Haughton – Navigation
• Christine Scharrer – Air Law and Operational Procedures

Don’t forget to make sure you have read and signed the Flying Order Book

We’d firstly like to congratulate Lee Williams for passing his skills test this month, especially as he was unable to fly much this year, well done Lee!

Kev Bennett an SFS student married his fiancé Claire this month, congratulations to you both from everyone at the school!

Kev and Claire

Ken Magowan has completed the aerobatics course, he passed his exam with AL Cleaver and now has is AOPA Basic Aerobatics Certification.

Ground exams passed this month:

• Freddie Atac – Aircraft General Knowledge
• Chris Edwards – Communications and Navigation
• Lee Williams – Principles of Flight

To kick off the month, the SFS fly-away day to Aero Expo in Sywell was a great success. Instructors, students and PPL’s had a productive and fun day out with everyone flying a leg to or from Sywell.

With the continued good weather Staverton flying school has helped many people take to the skies with trial lessons this month and we’re pleased to welcome those who have joined the school to start their PPL’s. Aside from the many trial lessons this month we congratulate Lee Williams for completing his qualifying cross-country. Our PPL’s have also been making the most of the fantastic weather.

Chris Greenhalgh had an extremely enjoyable trip to Llanbedr. Andy Young enjoyed his local trip to take photos of crop circles near Defford. Ian Hollingsworth flew into Goodwood’s festival of speed.

Kathryn and a previous SFS student Jamie Turner flew  to Le Touquet for lunch.

As well as a busy month flying, well done to those who have passed ground exams:

• Freddie Atac – Meteorology & Principles of Flight
• Alex Busby – Navigation & Flight Performance and Planning
• Chris Edwards – Flight Performance and Planning

Project propeller was a great success on Saturday 22^nd and reunited 163 WWII Veterans!!

Spitfire and Hurricane flypast for Project Propeller!

There are a few spaces left on the next SFS fly away day to Newquay on Sunday 10^th August. Give us a call if you would like to take the opportunity and to meet other SFS members.

July and August look to be busy if the good weather continues.