Choosing PPL school in UK

Posted by Defiant-Reserve-9246@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 2 comments

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to start my PPL training in the UK and gonna continue ATPL and CPL.Currently trying to choose the right flight school. I’d really appreciate some advice from people who’ve already gone through the process or have knowledge about this.

One of my main questions is about weather.

- Which parts of the UK tend to have more “flyable” weather?

- Are there regions where delays are less common?

And what is the average duration to complete PPL training realistically?

I’m also trying to figure out how much location actually matters overall when choosing a school.

I’m open to any general advice as well whether it’s about choosing between busy vs quieter airfields, instructor quality, pricing, or training pace.

(I'm living in Croydon but willing to move somewhere else temporarily for my training)

Thanks a lot in advance!