South Warwickshire Flying School

South Warwickshire Flying School is a flight training organization located at Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome in Warwickshire. The school began operations in the summer of 1981 and has been a family run business since 1989. It is currently celebrating 44 years of flying training and aeroplane hire.

The school holds United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority approval as a declared training organization. It is a corporate member of the Air League and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. The school also conducts flying scholarships with the Air League and the Royal Air Force Association.

Training courses include the United Kingdom Part FCL Private Pilot's Licence for aeroplanes, the National Private Pilot's Licence for aeroplanes, the Night Rating, and the Instrument Meteorological Conditions rating. The school also offers training for the Flight Radio Telephony Operators Licence. Courses are available on either a full time or part time basis.

The school provides audio visual ground training facilities to support student learning. Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome has two tarmac runways and an information service operated from the control tower with flight briefing facilities. Once airborne, training aircraft receive a radar service from Birmingham Air Traffic Control. The location offers open farmland for practice maneuvers without congestion from commercial traffic.

The school operates seven days a week for flight crew training and aeroplane hire. Visitors can use the clubhouse lounge and coffee bar. Pilot members have access to a cold drinks and chocolate bar tuck shop. The aerodrome cafeteria serves regular meals. Hotels are located nearby in the surrounding area.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the school. A member of staff is available to advise visitors and answer questions about the training system and courses. There is no obligation to enroll. The school strives to provide good service and to make each visit enjoyable.

Services

• Discovery Flights
• Part FCL PPL(A)
• NPPL(A)
• Night Rating
• IMC Rating
• Flight Radio Telephony Operators Licence
• Aeroplane hire
• Ground school
• Flying scholarships