The London Transport Flying Club can provide training options for both aspiring pilots who wish to gain their licence for personal flying or as a starting point for a future aviation career. Our instructors can offer training for both the CAA PPL licence and LAPL licence. Below is a short synopsis of each license and links to the CAA website for further information.
We also have an in house examiner, for those whose licences may have lapsed or require skills tests.
Our instructors believe in including students and club members from all backgrounds. They have an excellent reputation for quality training in our small fleet of PA28 aircraft.
Some of our students have gone on to successfully complete commercial flight training and are now flying for major airlines around the world!
The area around Fairoaks has relatively complex airspace and after training at LTFC, we are sure that you will confidently be able to navigate yourself through almost any airspace, anywhere!
If you want to give flying a go, or require training or currency checks, please contact us and we will put you in touch with an instructor!
Private Pilot's Licence (CAA PPL)
The CAA Private Pilot’s Licence is the most flexible private licence. The CAA PPL complies with the rules of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) and is recognised worldwide. It also allows the holder to fly a greater range of aircraft and to add additional ratings and qualifications. To obtain a CAA PPL requires a minimum of 45hrs of training and a Class 2 medical certificate.
Visit the CAA website for more information on this license.
Light Aircraft Pilot’s License (LAPL)
The Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL) is a United Kingdom licence intended to meet the needs of those wishing to undertake recreational flying. Whilst this license is more restrictive than the CAA PPL it does not need a dedicated aviation medical and requires a minimum of 30hrs of training. The LAPL is only valid in the UK flying ‘G’ registered aircraft and is not valid in other states unless it has been accepted by the state.
The link below will take you to more information regarding this license.
Visit the CAA website for more information on this license.
Our Instructors
Asma
Asma gained her PPL in 1984 and an instructors rating in 1987. Asma teaches the PPL, IR(R), LAPL, NPPL, night rating and is also an examiner.
Ian
Ian gained his PPL in 1991, CPL in 2014 and instructor rating in 2016. He lives near Guildford and also flies at Redhill Aerodrome. His interests include skiing and trying to play the piano.
Manu
Manu is our club CRI (Class Rating Instructor) who can revalidate PPLs. He live near Fairoaks and has been a long standing member of the club. He has been flying for 23 years.
Richard
Richard has been a flying instructor at LTFC for 16 years. He teaches the PPL, NPPL syllabus and also biannual and club check outs. He has also instructed at Blackbushe Airport. Employed as a captain in the UK he is married and lives locally to the airfield. His interests include driving, motorcycling and working as a volunteer at Brooklands Museum.
Tom
Tom has been a flying instructor at LTFC for 18 years and teaches the PPL, Night Rating, NPPL, and carries out biannual checks and club checkouts. Previously flew at Goodwood on the Public Transport AOC. Tom has taught several students now flying with the RAF, British Airways, Easyjet and Skyborne. His interests include motorcycle instructing and racing, driving instructing, windsurfing, sailing, tennis and traveling. Married with two university age children and a large Labrador. Lives local to Fairoaks.