Lydd Aero Club - About the club

Lydd Aero Club
is a Civil Aviation Authority registered training facility. It was established in February 2001 by three enthusiastic private pilots. The Club provides as many aviation related activities as possible, conduct flight training leading to the issue of a National Private Pilots Licence (NPPL), a JAR private pilot licence (PPL) and to offer aircraft for hire to qualified pilots.

More advanced training for the IMC and night ratings is also available. For those who fly regularly as a passenger and who wish to become more involved the Club offers a 10 hour course of flying lessons to teach the principles of controlling an aircraft in an emergency - or just to give the pilot a helping hand on a long flight.

There are two categories of membership; pilots and student pilots who fly the Club aircraft as Flying Members and others as Social Members. The emphasis is on the "Club" rather than the "school" atmosphere and any form of aviation, or aviation related activity, is encouraged.

The Club is open seven days a week and one or more of the directors is likely to be present every working day. Everyone is welcome to call in and discuss their flying requirements.

THE AIRPORT
Situated on the South East corner of England we enjoy better than average weather. we have the benefit of a l,500m tarmac runway, 21/03, with approach lighting and PAPI. NDB (LYX) is on the field, the VOR/DME (LYD) nearby.

There is an ILS for runway 21. Fuel, Avgas and Avtur, is available during operating hours; maintenance facilities are available during operating hours on weekdays.

Within the terminal building is the Biggles restaurant and bar where visitors may obtain a wide variety of snacks and meals which can be enjoyed whilst watching the aircraft movements on the ramp through the panoramic windows.

To obtain a PPL licence it is a legal requirement that you undertake a minimum of 45 hours of training, 10 of which must be solo. There then follows a Skills Test with an examiner lasting about one to one and a half hours. To attain the standard required for the test the majority of students take a little more than the minimum required hours. Current prices are readily available from the Club and one of the directors will give you a realistic idea of the cost, based on those prices, at any time. Having obtained a licence the cost of flying is considerably reduced. The private hire rate for the aircraft does not, of course, include an instructor fee and the cost may be shared with passengers. This can make the cost of, for example, a day trip to Le Touquet a reasonable expense.

PAYMENTS
Payment may be made by cheque, credit card, debit card, or cash at the time an invoice is raised. We do not solicit pre-payments but, for those who wish to deposit a minimum of £500 or more a 5% discount is offered on current flying rates. The following guarantee applies to any deposit:

· Any advance payments received will be banked in a Clients Account where the money will remain untouched, and only transferred to the Club as invoices are raised for flying taken or goods purchased.

· Should you at any time, for whatever reason, decide you no longer wish to leave that money deposited with us any unspent portion of your pre-payment will be refunded without question.

THE CLUBHOUSE
The comfortable and well appointed Clubhouse is situated overlooking the runway.

Members are always welcome to look in, enjoy the ambience, exchange stories with other members and help themselves to the free tea or coffee.

There is a flight planning room, equipped with computerised flight planning software and up to date Pooleys Flight Guide.

Current weather information is available via the internet connection. There is also a flight simulation programme to assist with instrument flying training.

In the summer our terrace, overlooking the runway, is a pleasant meeting place where members can relax.