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Aircraft Hire & Hour Building
 

With a large, expertly maintained fleet of modern and well equipped Cessna Aircraft,
Cambridge Aero Club offers it's members fantastic wet hire rates and bespoke hour building packages

There are different options available for those wishing to train towards their CPL depending on preference, time and financial circumstances. We can accommodate your Hour Building in well maintained aircraft at competitive rates

With our hour building packages on our Cessna 152's, PPL holders can work towards meeting the required number of hours to then go on for their next rating or licence at an affordable price.

 

Examples being the Flight Instructor Rating (FI rating) and the Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) as part of the modular route. This is a statuary requirement and also crucially, these hours build experience and pilot competence for a newly qualified pilot: a critical time in your pilot career.

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*Please note currency requirements apply for hire of our aircraft. 

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Cambridge Aero Club's mixed fleet of modern, well-equipped Cessnas offers a more affordable option for post-PPL flying without losing out on aircraft spec.

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So lets look at your options:

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Integrated route:

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  • Full time study at a commercial flight school, generally 1-2 years from complete beginner (pre-PPL) to qualified commercial pilot (CPL) emerging with what’s known as a frozen ATPL.

  • Full course fees required for entire course up front.  Around £90,000 plus living expenses etc.

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Modular route (at Cambridge Aero Club):

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  • Flying hours are first built up to the required prerequisite 150 hours, prior to undertaking the CPL course.

  • Build experience in ‘blocks’ allowing for self-funded route.

  • Choose from blocks of 10 or 50 hours at a discounted rate.

10 

Hour package POA£

50

Hour package POA£

Fixed price hour building packages

Our Cessna 152's are nifty little 2-seaters, ideal for hour building at a more affordable rate.

 

They are all newly refurbished and each have a Garmin GNC255 NAV/COMM linked to Garmin G5s with HSI functionality. What's more, they are also equipped with a Garmin GTX335 ADS-B out transponder and an Aero 660 GPS.

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Why spend more flying a larger aircraft when GCLNA, GCLNB and GBFRV will do the job nicely and for significantly less?!

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“Modular courses tend to produce pilots who come from a wide background and experience and this can be very advantageous when we come to look at suitability for command in the future.”

 

Flybe Director of Flight Operations

CPL requires minimum of 150 hours prior to commencing the commercial flight training.

 

Many pilots instruct while waiting for their first commercial job, thus off-setting hour building costs and with many also continuing to do so part time once flying commercially. This can be a rewarding venture alongside a commercial aviation career.

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This is certainly the case  with several of our fabulous instructors! Several of whom fly for airlines such as Easyjet, Ryanair, BA and Titan. They are also more than happy to discuss their own experiences of flight training and have a great understanding of what the airlines are looking for in new recruits.

A sound foundation for pilots

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Through hour building with CAC, you can ensure not only that you meet the prerequisite requirements for commencing your CPL but that you are fully prepared for the challenges ahead with a strong piloting experience base as PIC.

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Our wide breadth of knowledge and experience, means we are always happy to advise throughout your time with us - and beyond! Grow as a pilot at an ATO that has been training pilots for over 90 years and with a fleet meticulously maintained by our experienced engineers.

Hour building prerequisites:
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  • Hold current medical (Class 1 or 2)

  • Hold current Private Pilots Licence (PPL)

  • Meet currency requirements of CAC for any solo hire*

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Hour building package agreement:
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  • Hours must be used within an agreed period

  • Price on agreed aircraft type: C152

  • Other aircraft available upon agreement

 

*Restrictions apply. Please see our FAQ section.

Equipped with Garmin GNC255 NAV/COMM linked to Garmin G5s with HSI functionality. Plus a Garmin GTX335 ADS-B out transponder and an Aero 660 GPS.
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Club Fly Outs and Pilot Mentoring

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Remember we also have various Club Fly Outs to destinations such as Le Touquet and the Isle of Wight if you’d care to join us!

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We also have instructors on hand if ever you want to brush up on anything in particular for a mentored flight.

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