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A Flight Aviation
The two Cherokees and the Bolkow junior are operated under the ownership of
Clyde Coast Flyers/A Flight Aviation Ltd in co-operation with the Prestwick
Flying Club.
Clyde Coast Flyers operate a scheme which was introduced to provide
recreational flying to both PPL holders and student pilots at a reasonable
cost.
We believe that safe competent flying skills are developed by flying on a
regular basis and membership of the group will encourage this by keeping costs
down.
Membership is open to all pilots who are members of the Prestwick Flying Club,
subject to acceptance by the directors of 'A' Flight Aviation Ltd, who are the
owners and operators of the aircraft.
Group members may hire aircraft for an
hourly "wet" rate (based on airborne time + 5 minutes). The rates charged may
vary from time to time to reflect changes in costs such as fuel charges. All
group members will be notified of any changes as soon as possible. 'A' Flight
Aviation Ltd will at all times endeavor to supply the aircraft at the best
possible rates.
The current rates for group members are:-
PA-28 Cherokee (hourly) £132.00 (incl vat)
Bolkow Bo208 (hourly) £87.00 (incl vat)
The Clyde
Coast scheme for these aircraft offers savings to regular flyers involving
the choice of either a
monthly charge £48.00 (incl vat) or an annual Charge of £500.00. This
is well worthwhile if you intend to fly frequently as the annual charge can
be recouped by the savings made in about 21 hours of flying.
The reduced
rates for those who pay the annual fee are
PA-28 Cherokee (hourly) £108.00 (incl vat)
Bolkow Bo208 (hourly) £63.00 (incl vat)
*rates subject to change, last updated 20/03/06
Skylark Aviation
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Skylark Aviation Ltd own and operate a de
Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 22A which is available to members of Prestwick
Flying Club for ab initio instruction, tailwheel conversions, aerobatics and
PPL hire.
The Chipmunk replaced the venerable Tiger Moth as the RAF's basic trainer
and remains a very popular aircraft. Its exceptional flying qualities are
seldom surpassed by more modern types, and its tailwheel configuration
allows pilots to develop better airmanship and "stick and rudder" flying
skills.
The current rate for club members is £124.00 per hour.
website:
www.skylarkaviation.co.uk
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Aurs Aviation
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Aurs Aviation Ltd own and operate the Beagle
Pup 100 which is available to members of Prestwick Flying Club for PPL hire.
In addition, the aeroplane is a popular choice for spin training and
awareness courses
The Pup 100 is arguably a nosewheel Chipmunk, with delightful handling
qualities and excellent manners across the flight envelope. The Bulldog was
developed from the Pup and when placed side-by-side the two aircraft make an
interesting comparison between an airframe at the start of its development
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Pioneer Flying Company
Scottish Aviation Flyers
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SAF (Scottish Airways Flyers Ltd) is a group of approximately 40 pilots
which owns and operates a Piper Archer 11 (180hp) based within Prestwick
Flying Club. Each pilot is a shareholder and owns an equal share of the value
of the aircraft and any funds held by the group. The number of shareholders
can vary from time to time as shares are sold or traded.
Our Archer, G - BVNS, is a real go places touring aircraft for 4 people and
has been as far afield as Bergen in Norway, Texel in Holland and various
airfields in France. The current flying rate is £72 per hour and there is an
annual charge of £180 to cover fixed costs such as insurance, maintenance etc.
The purchase of a SAF share allows you to fly at a rate which is far less than
hiring an aircraft equivalent to G-BVNS. A typical share price can be in the
region of £800 - £1000 but this can vary and is only a guide.
website:
www.scottish-airways-flyers.net
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South Side Flyers
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Standard cruise 100 mph on 11 litres per hour.
GCBWG is group owned by 6 shareholders known as 'Southside Flyers'.
A share usually costs £5,500. Shareholders
also pay a monthly Standing Order of £45 This covers 'Fixed costs'
such as Insurance and Maintenance - a mandatory payment regardless as to how
often you fly - the more you fly the lower the overall hourly cost in a year.
Flying rate is £24 per hour - primarily to cover fuel, oil and engine
replacement fund.
Shares are sellable if a member wishes to move on and are negotiable with a
new buyer - and, within reason liable to the sanction of the rest of the Group
as regards the new member. Southside Flyers don't have a Prang Fund - it
has been agreed that each member will put their hand in their pocket to pay a
share of any Insurance excess should someone be unlucky. Occasionally we have
to fork out if maintenance costs exceed that which we have in the Funds.
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Privately Owned
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