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Learn to fly microlight
aircraft in France with GS Aviation. Flexwing and fixed wing (3 axis)
training to NPPL
Microlight Flight Training in France - great weather - private airfield
Local Accommodation Available - On Site Camping FREE to Students
GSA are now in their 8th summer training people to
fly in France.
Flying courses, subject to
availability, taking bookings now.
 St. Secondin airfield has two long flat runways in the midst of open country side. The hanger and clubhouse can be seen in the distance. |
Its location offers ideal weather conditions for flight training. This enables students to consolidate their flying hours, and with the combination of experienced instructors and good weather, students can learn to fly safely and quickly.
The constantly mild weather conditions make camping on site a pleasure. We have hot showers and toilets in the hangar and students are entitled to camp for free (for non students there is a nominal €5 per night charge to cover gas and electric). There is also a furnished caravan on site competitively priced at €10 per night. Alternatively we can arrange accommodation in St Secondin village or in a British owned house in the nearby town of Gencay (15 mins drive away) - see Accommodation and Travel below.
The airfield is approx. 4.5 hours drive from the main ferry ports or you can fly using the following routes.To Limoges
Flybe from Manchester, Newcastle or Southampton Ryanair
from East Midlands/Nottingham, Liverpool/John Lennon or London/Stanstead
To Poitiers
Ryanair from Stanstead (from 14/3/08), Birmingham (From
June)
To Angouleme
Ryanair from Stanstead (to be confirmed)
For visiting Pilot the co-ordinates of the runway intersection are:
Location in degrees, minutes and seconds -
N46° 20' 48.69" E 0° 31' 1.23"
Location in degrees only - N 46.346857° E 0.517007°
(PPR)
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| Aug 2008 Dave Cox with Pauline Willcox, first solo on the X-Air in the St Secondin sunshine | The P92 Tecnam Microlight at St Secondin, France |
FRANCE - TRAINING PRICES 2010
7 Starter/Completer (10
hours flying)
For those who want to start, boost or complete their
flying hours in a relaxed way, in the sun.
£995.00
7 or 14 Day Intensive (10 or 20 hours flying)
For the student
who wants to concentrate on their flying, with maximum achievement in the
minimum time.
£995.00 / £1995.00
Minimum Hours Course (25 Hours Flying)
A course based on
minimum requirements, which includes 25 hours flying, ground school,
theory exams and the basic equipment needed to obtain a NPPL(A) Microlight
Licence. We cannot guarantee that anyone will obtain a licence in the
minimum hours, most students will need to purchase additional flying hours
to satisfy licensing requirements. This price does not include a General
Skills Test or CAA Licence fee. Allow 2-3 weeks for this course. £2995.00
Navigation Training (5 hours Flying)
Designed to complete
the navigation element of the licence or to upgrade a restricted licence.
(2 hrs dual /3 hrs solo including 2 qualifying cross countries)
£500.00
Conversion Training (10 hours flying)
For qualified
microlight pilots who wish to do a conversion to enable them to safely fly
the other type of microlight. Flex to fixed or fixed to flex.
£995.00
Theory Package (10 hours Ground School)
Designed to be
integrated with a flight training course and cover the 5 subjects required
to obtain your Licence. Includes tuition, mock exams and a copy of
'Microlight Flying'
£300.00
Additional flying hours are normally available at pro-rata rate
FRANCE - HOURLY CHARGES AND VISITING AIRCRAFT
School Aircraft
Dual Instruction £110.00 per hour /Solo Instruction £95.00 per hour /General Flying Test £140.00
Discount on bulk pre booking gives a 10
hour dual instruction price of £980 (£98.00 per
hour)
Own Aircraft
Dual Instruction £65.00 per hour /Solo Instruction £45.00 per hour /General Flying Test £110.00
Ground School
Ground School £27.50
per hour /Exams £20.00 per paper
Hangarage
Contact us for per week and per month hangarage.
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| June 2008 - The new club house at St Secondin, France | Aug 2008 Graham with Julie Fitzgerald, first solo on the P92 - another success out in France |
Accommodation & Travel
There are rooms above the Bar in St Secondin village, 2 km from the airfield. Single per night 25 euros. Double/Twin 35 euros. Breakfast 5 euros. Evening meal 3 courses and wine 11.50 euros. On site, small caravan, ideal for one person, hot shower and toilet, at 70 euros a week, suit student on a budget. Camping at St Secondin camp site (summer only), or camp on the airfield at 5 euros a day for tents and 10 euros a day for Camper Vans/ Caravans (students stay for free). Hot shower and toilet on site inc in this price. A selection of Gites are available in the local area, internet search: Gites in haute poitou France. We are in the south of region 86 on the French maps. We have a Club House nearing completion, which has a large lounge for students to relax after a days flying, as well as briefing rooms for the ground school required. We can also arrange your flights to the nearest airport (Poitiers), If you wish to drive to France, we, of course, can help you plan your route. |
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| Aug 2008 St Secondin hanger and clubhouse viewed from the south west | Aug 2008 St Secondin hanger and clubhouse viewed from the north east |
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| Aug 2008 St Secondin hanger | Aug 2008 St Secondin hanger |
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| Aug 2008 St Secondin X-Air and P92 | Aug 2008 St Secondin from the south east |
There are a few more pics on Gallery 3