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Flying Clubs or a Share in a plane?

  • 28-05-2010 10:12am
    #1
    iron_man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭


    Hi all,
    I have just completed my JAA PPL in the states, I would like to continue flying in Ireland and keep current, (with the hope one day of maybe continuing on to do my CPL). I do understand that I would need some lessons in order to get familiar with the Irish weather, grass strips, radio procedures, etc.

    I like to keep it cheap as possible, can anyone recommend a good club or school? Or would it be a better option to look into buying a share in a plane?, whats the pros and cons of that?

    any info is much appreciated..:)


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  • #2
    Oscar Bravo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,397 ✭✭✭✭Oscar Bravo


    It depends where your going to be living in Ireland.if your heading west theres The Connaught Aeroclub(based at Knock,EIKN).The Galway flying club based at Galway airport,and theres also a flying club at Sligo airport.If your heading east any of the clubs based at Weston are grand.Also,if you visit www.flyinginireland.com theres a section where people put up about buying shares in aircraft etc etc.Be sure to get yourself a copy of KevinGlynns VFR guide!!


  • #3
    yaeger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭yaeger


    Irish location would help...sent you a PM also.

    Would anyone here have a copy of kevin glynn's guide for sale as I believe its outta print.


  • #4
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    yaeger wrote: »
    Irish location would help...sent you a PM also.

    Would anyone here have a copy of kevin glynn's guide for sale as I believe its outta print.


    Contact Kevin directly, he has a limited amount for sale. There's a thread on FlyinginIreland.com's For Sale section with his email address.


  • #5
    yaeger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭yaeger


    Cheers Nforce will do..


  • #6
    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    I would have said it tf you buy a share you'll end up paying far more, than being in a flying club. Theres always unexpected repairs, maintance, hangar fees, then it may not be not available when you want it. Anyone I know with a share, says its more expensive.


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  • #7
    iron_man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭iron_man


    Thanks for the replies everyone and for the pm yaeger. Some great info there.
    I am living in the wee county, Louth. Joining a club seems to be the the best option, for both keeping cost down and learning from fellow club members. just have to pick one now..:)


  • #8
    Shaneboyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭Shaneboyle


    I live in Louth too,

    Am interested in flying club, would be starting from the start.
    I live near Drogheda were would be the best place to go, Kildare
    is to fast.


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