Denham School of Flying Pilot Shop

Denham School of Flying now has a Pilot Shop where you can purchase all manner of useful pilot supplies from the POOLEYS range.

In stock we hold everything the discerning pilot might need - from the renowned Pooley's Flight Computers to kneeboards, maps, checklists, books sunglasses and even pilot teddy bears!

All Cabair members and visitors are entitled to a 5% discount off the recommended retail prices. This applies to anything purchased at the Denham School of Flying, or if purchased online at www.pooleys.com.

For further info see here. Happy shopping!

Happy New Year from all at Denham School of Flying!

KICK START 2010 and Learn to Fly with us

Have you made your New Year resolutions yet? Is one of them "I will get my Pilot's Licence"?

Last year Cabair Flying Schools taught hundreds of newcomers to fly aeroplanes and helicopters through two successful promotions: Summer Madness and Winter Warmers. We can now continue to offer discounted PPL packages into 2010 with our KickStart Campaign.

Whether you want to get to the point you fly solo or whether you want to qualify as a Private Pilot - our friendly staff are waiting to chat to you about how we can make your dreams come true in 2010! Find out about the KickStart Campaign here.

Download a datasheet about Jet Simulator rides here

FLY A JET SIMULATOR

Now you can take control of a Jet Aircraft. Cabair Have joined forces with iPILOT to offer you the ultimate Jet Simulator trip.

These Simulators are so real that commercial pilots can train in them. Under the guidance of Instructors you will get a real sensation of what it is like to be in command of a Real Jet.

- No experience required
- Instructors are on hand to make this an experience of a lifetime
- You can fly from and to over 500 Airports - including the legendary Kai Tak!
- The simulators are conveniently located in major Shopping Malls such as Bluewater.

To buy Jet Sim Vouchers online visit our dedicated Vouchers web site here.

British Disabled Flying Association welcomes Cabair as corporate partner

British charity, The British Disabled Flying Association (BDFA) is proud to announce that the Cabair Group of Companies has pledged its support to the charity as a corporate partner. "Like many charities we are only as good as the support we receive and the organisations that support us. We are thrilled to be working with the leading European aviation training organisation, the Cabair Group of Companies.", comments Mike Miller-Smith, BDFA Chief Executive.

Stephen Hinton-Lever, Sales and Marketing Director for Cabair is keen to ensure that the BDFA is supported by the aviation industry despite the economic downturn, and hopes to ensure that Cabair customers are aware of the charity and the work that they do. He comments, "We have watched the BDFA develop and grow, and have witnessed the smiles on faces and seen the difference aviation can make to the disadvantaged. Cabair is pleased to offer its support, and we are developing innovative ways to support the charity".

For further information on the BDFA see here.

DENHAM CFI ROD BROWN NAMED AOPA INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

Our very own CFI has been awarded the great accolade of Flying Instyructor of the Year by the Aeroplane Owners and Pilot's Association (AOPA). The award was given as a result of Rod's special contribution to the training of student pilots for the PPL and NPPL, and to private pilots who acquire added qualifications. An AOPA spokesperson says:

“Rod Brown is a flying instructor of many years experience employed by Cabair at Denham. He has a passion for flying which is passed on to his students and his calm manner in training engenders great confidence in his students. He has been along-standing supporter of AOPA, and is a recognised authority on Chipmunk aircraft."

Rod learnt to fly on a Tiger Moth whilst in the RAF as an engine technician in 1959. Instructing since 1985, he has accumulated over 9000 hours. An Examiner on the DHC-1, he has occupied the position of CFI at the Denham School of Flying for over 10 years. The DHC-1 has been a favourite of Rod’s for over 50 years, including the historical and technical side, such that he has become a well known source of information to owners all over the world.

You can meet Rod at Denham School of Flying's iminent Open Day - details of which are above this News item.

Read AOPAs recognition of Rod and all the other Heroes in this PDF.

FLIGHT & SIMULATOR EXPERIENCE DAY at CRANFIELD

Surely this must be the ultimate day that anyone interested in flying could ever spend: You will fly FOUR different simulators and ONE real aircraft and ONE real helicopter: ALL IN ONE DAY!!

Plus, they are not just ordinary aircraft and simulators: these are the very machines on which we train future airline First Officers!

• Fly the DIAMOND TWIN START DA42 FNPT11 simulator

• Fly the Multi crew BEECH 200 turb-prop simulator

• Fly the Multi Crew CESSNA CITATION JET simulator

• Fly the BELL JET RANGER helicopter simulator

PLUS

• Half an hour flight in the real thing -    DIAMOND STAR DA40 aeroplane

• Half an hour flight in the real thing -    R22 ROBINSON helicopter

All the above will include pre and post flight briefings and a certificate to log your 1 hour of real flying. Refreshments will be provided.

Find out what it's like to train as a professional pilot for only £299 inc VAT!!

For full details and to buy online visit our Flying Vouchers web site here.

PPL SEMINARS

Cabair’s Pilot Advice Centre will be holding regular seminars during 2009 for those who are interested in learning to fly. They will consist of a short presentation about the courses on offer, the various locations at which you can train, plus details of how to fund your training. You will then be able to look over some aeroplanes and helicopters which you might one day be flying! Refreshments will be provided.

The seminars are free and places may be limited. Places are booked on line and will be booked on a first-come-first-served basis.
Dates will be posted here - so watch that space!

To book your places, apply here.

For further information on these courses, call Operations at Denham School of Flying on 01895 833 327or email us at

denham@cabair.com or alternatively, call Andrew at the Pilot's Advice Centre on 0845 094 6060 (local rate call), email him here, or visit the website here. Why not come to one of our free Seminars?