Helimove - My Story

Flight Training

Once I decided that I was going to get my licence, I looked at all the local flying schools within reach. I eventually settled on Aeromega Ltd. based at Cambridge airport. For me, they were a very serious outfit that offered a good price and looked to be very professional. I have never regretted this decision, and many people with whom I have come into contact since, have expressed respect for the professionalism of Aeromega, so have in turn had a high regard for the quality of the training I received.

Reading

Before I started flying, I read books on the principles of flight to find out what I was letting myself in for. The one I found a very useful introduction to learning to fly is the 'Helicopter Pilot's Handbook' by Norman Bailey. Another book that I found most useful was 'Principles of Helicopter Flight' by W.J. Wagtendonk. My training at Aeromega started on 29 May 2009 with instructor Chris Sherriff. Chris was my sole instructor throughout the first hours of my training. He taught me to fly the R22 and we got on well.

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