South Australia and Western Australia

[redozbris]

Howdy All..

 

I've been ordered out on a holiday for three weeks, and I thought rather than viewing the lovely river systems of South Australia, and Travelling to Rottness Island, I would do something a little more constructive with my time and try to log some real time in a school, so if/when my current school gets an aircraft for us taller chaps, we can continue on from there. I leave at the end of the week and wont be back until the end of next month, and If I could come back with another 10 hours, and advanced in the syllabus a little, that would be excellent. Now the core of my question, I know that everyone would be VERY reluctant to put up online pros and cons about various schools around the major cities (I wouldnt mind driving 3-4 hours for a school that has a good rep and good staff), but if I could get some suggestions of schools in and around Adelaide and Perth, it would be very much appreciated.

 

As always, thanks in advance for any help all..

 

red..

 

 

[Thirsty]

RPA at Murray Bridge out of Adelaide - James is an excellent instructor but you have to like flying LSA 55's or a 160 :)

 

 

[sseeker]

For WA I highly recommend TopFun Aviation at Bindoon. It's 100km North of Perth and probably the closest RA-Aus school. The instructors are excellent and very experienced. I did all of my training through these guys and I've been a member of the airfield for almost 2 years now. They have 2 J160s, a Gazelle and a Skyfox CA25 taildragger. They're also much better than some GA schools I've been to at Jandakot. Info @ http://www.topfun.net.au

 

Regards,

 

Andrew

 

 

[Chris Tarran]

John Marsh at Pro Sky Port Augusta. Not really near to Adelaide (depends on your perspeective) I know but he has a hangar with full facilities including accommodation. Training in a Tecnam Sierra. Info at www.pro-skyportaugusta.com.au

 

 

[DarkSarcasm]

Aldinga just outside Adelaide is a good field, with nice Sportstars. The school's name is Adelaide Biplanes. I did a lesson there when I was visiting a friend and was impressed by the instructor and the school.

 

 

[Acky]

for a bit more variety at Murray Bridge try Murray Bridge Light Aircraft. J160, J170, J230 and a Skyfox gazelle. www.mblafs.com.au

 

Murray Bridge is 50-60mins from Adelaide CBD.

 

 

[Thirsty]

Aldinga is a good field just watch the weather - it's very easy to get stuck there if the weather isn't perfect.

 

 

[redozbris]

Thanks all, Got the SA Connection Sorted out, Will see how that pans out, if it doesnt I can always head back towards adelaide for a try at the other schools...