PPL Training with Ultimate High

Ultimate High specialises in providing advanced flying training using ex-military pilots, operating to the same professional standards used by the RAF.  Most of our instructors now captain airliners for a living and teach with Ultimate High because they are enthusiastic and enjoy teaching, rather than being 'hours builders' filling time at a flying school until they get a right hand seat slot with an airline.  As a result, students receive an extremely high standard of training.  All of our students benefit from a huge amount of personal attention, including extremely detailed pre- and post-flight briefs, that ensure that the airborne time is used to the maximum benefit to the student. 

Time taken to attain the PPL is never guaranteed and depends on aptitude and continuity, but as a result of the Ultimate High approach, you are far more likely to reach a suitable standard and attain your PPL close to the minimum hours (JAR minimum is 45 hours), unlike most other schools where the 'norm' is 65 hours and the average closer to 85. 

Training takes place in the Bulldog which is far more capable than most PPL training aircraft, and hence students spend far less time in the climb getting up to the height required for the exercise.  More importantly, you will be flying a fully aerobatic aircraft which means that you can comfortably explore the limits of the flight envelope with complete safety, including advanced stalling, spinning, extreme Unusual Positions and an introduction to aerobatics.  A number of these are not PPL requirements, but we are in the business of turning out safe and competent pilots and feel strongly that all PPLs should have these skills.

We only take on motivated students who want to be the best that they can be and who are prepared to work hard with us to reach a high standard.  We definitely push people hard but also make sure that they have the best possible preparation for each trip.  If this is for you, terrific, we look forward to flying with you!  If it isn't for you, no problem whatsoever, we wish you the very best with your PPL training, and perhaps you might like to think about our Advanced PPL course once you have your licence - so that we can get you up to the correct standard!

What does it cost?  Our PPL rate is the same as our Advanced PPL rate for block bookings of 10 hours or more paid for upfront.  This includes instructor fees, landing fees/touch and goes (not inconsiderable when you are learning), VAT, club membership and "per sortie" ground instruction. 

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It is no problem to start training at another flying school and complete the final stages of your PPL training with Ultimate High.  Many students do the first 20 or so hours at another flying school and then complete the rest of their PPL training with us.