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F A Q
What
makes you different from the rest?
Take
Flight members enjoy aircraft hire without limits. There's
no minimum hours requirement, which means you can hire aircraft
for a day or a weekend, but only pay for the time the aircraft
is in use. It's like having your own aircraft to use as
you wish, but at the fraction of the cost of ownership!
Unlike most flying schools and training organisations whose
emphasis is training, Take Flight focuses on pilots like
you who want clean and reliable aircraft to fly without
restrictions, whenever you want.
No equity flying groups - a new concept?
Some new groups might think they've invented a new concept
in aviation but we at Take Flight have been doing it for over fifteen years and have traded at Wellesbourne since 1995. We lead others may try and follow.
The monthly fixed cost to members is £40 per month
then you pay per hour. You can fly as little or as much
as you like. No minimums - no maximums. Student PPL's pay
half price for the duration of training.
Does the hire include fuel?
The rate includes fuel, VAT and home landing fees at Wellesbourne
Mountford. The rate advertised is the rate you pay, there's
no fuel supplement or hidden charges with us!
We have a combination of aircraft owned outright by Take
Flight Aviation Limited and leased aircraft this gives us
the best of both worlds with security of our own aircraft
and the flexibility to lease aircraft as demand requires.
Are there any extras or fuel supplements?
There are no extras to pay. The rate is fully inclusive
including fuel, VAT and landing at Wellesbourne Mountford. No
supplements. Obviously if you land away you are responsible
for your landing fees, but circuits at Wellesbourne won't
cost you any extra.
How come you're so competitive?
Our members enjoy aircraft hire rates, which are pretty
much at cost if you take into account the cost of fuel,
insurance, parking, VAT, home landing, maintenance, engine
fund and capital cost. The club is funded by member subscriptions
and also corporate operators and private owners who utilise
the clubhouse building and VIP lounge facility.
What if I have to re- fuel away from home?
If you refuel the aircraft away from home you simply
deduct the cost of the fuel (at the local Wellesbourne Mountford
Airfield rate) from you settlement payment. If you get the
fuel cheaper (whilst in Jersey for example) - you win! If
you pay a bit more for the fuel, it's still better than
running out!
How do I book the aircraft?
We'll run through web based booking system with you and
you'll get you own password to access the system. It's simple
and only takes seconds to book the aircraft. If you're not
able to get on line we can still book it for you by phone.
When do I pay?
You simply leave a cheque for your hire when you return
the aircraft or pay by credit or debit card at no extra cost. If you want to pay by monthly invoice to a
business then we can arrange that for you as well.
Do I have to make an advanced payment?
No! Unlike some operators we don't ask for any advanced
payment for hire and you simply pay your subscriptions monthly
in advance. Don't worry we have no intention of running
off with your forty quid Take Flight has been trading at
Wellesbourne since 1998! If you would prefer to pay annually
by invoice to your business this can be arranged.
What does the Aircraft Insurance cover and is
there an excess?
There are copy insurance documents in the clubhouse and
subject to you flying under the terms of our hire agreement
and insurance your liability for accidental damage is limited
to £750.00. Insurance covers members' pleasure and
business activities and also training by an approved Take
Flight instructor.
Is there a minimum membership term?
We ask new members to commit to twelve
months but as we have nothing to hide and most of our members
have been with us for years you're welcome to give it a
go for a month and see how we work for you. What we don't allow is occasional
on and off membership - but once you see what we have to
offer in terms of our facilities, aircraft and the flexibility
we don't think you'll want to fly anywhere else.
Can anyone join?
We'd like you to be recommended by an existing member
who can check you out on the club aircraft but if you don't
know anyone in the club or are not experienced on type,
for your own safety we would ask for a check flight with
one of our instructors.
Can I join as a student PPL?
Yes! What's more membership is half price (£20
per month) whilst you are learning. You can also learn a
lot from being around the club when you're not on a flying lesson and
you may just get offered to sit in the back on members' flights
if they have a spare seat. Once you have you PPL you'll
be able to use the club aircraft as a full member and benefit
from the freedom that Take Flight and a Pilots licence will
offer you.
Can you offer Instruction?
Yes. Flying
Instruction is £30 per hour for Advanced, Night,
IMC or PPL in addition to Aircraft Hire Rates. We normally operate a full days instruction on one aircraft on Sunday with ad-hoc lessons with our part-time instructors who are professional flyers in the week.
Do
you offer Trial Lessons and Gift Vouchers?
Yes.
Trial lessons with a CAA licensed instructor and trial
flying lesson gift vouchers start from just £79 for 30 minutes. £99
for £40 minutes and £139 per hour. Should
you continue you can log the time towards your Private
Pilots Licence (PPL)
Are you registered for VAT?
Yes. Our VAT registration number is 917 0052 54. All our published hire prices and membership subscriptions already include VAT at 17.5%.
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