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.

 

Upton in the floods

Tewkesbury in the floods

Students have therefore taken advantage of ground school studies, congratulations to all of those who have passed exams so far in 2014

• Anthony Evans – Operational Procedures and Human Performance
• Alex Busby – Aircraft General and Principles of Flight
• Kevin Bennett – Navigation and Meteorology
• Freddie Atac – Operational Procedures and Radiotelephony
• Lee Williams – Meteorology and Radiotelephony practical
• John Straw – Operational Procedures and Human Performance

Staverton Flying School are now the proud owners of G-BOHH meaning it will be more available for lessons and to hire. Don’t forget you can hire the schools aircrafts on Sundays and if you would like to fly somewhere for the day only a minimum of 2 hours flying is required. Just call, drop in or book online at www.sfsonlinebooking.co.uk

Staverton Flying School will be organising 2 fly-away days for the summer:

• AeroExpo in Sywell is holding its annual aviation festival. On Sunday 1^st June we plan to take the SFS fleet for the day.
  

  AeroExpo Fly Away Day

  There will be a landing fee of £10 and both the pilot and passenger will receive free entry. The display acts will be announced nearer the time at www.aeroexpo.co.uk

• There will also be a fly away day to Newquay where you will be able to visit the Classic Air force museum. This day is arranged for Sunday 10^th August with back-up dates for Sundays 17^th and 31^st August. More details can be found at www.classicairforce.com

There will be limited spaces for both days so please book your place soon. Both days are open to qualified pilots and students with an instructor and are a great opportunity to experience new airfields and meet other SFS students and PPL’s.