Private Pilots License - UAE

[jezzaaa]

Hi all - just arrived in Abu Dhabi a few days ago...would really like to speak to anyone who's done any flight training over here...or people who have a license already and fly over here.

Looking for costs per hour etc and recommendations for a flight school.

Cheers,
J.

[khaosai]

Hi,

there are a few flying clubs around. One at the main Dubai airport, one in Fujairah and one in Um Al Quwain that i know of. Possibly one in Ras Al Kaimah and one in Al Ain. Try a search on google.

My advice would be to head for UAQ as the airspace and airport will be a less restrictive place to learn.

Guessing a bit on costs, but i reckon in the region of 600 - 700 dhs per hour.

Rgds.

[jezzaaa]

khaosai said:

Hi,

there are a few flying clubs around. One at the main Dubai airport, one in Fujairah and one in Um Al Quwain that i know of. Possibly one in Ras Al Kaimah and one in Al Ain. Try a search on google.

My advice would be to head for UAQ as the airspace and airport will be a less restrictive place to learn.

Guessing a bit on costs, but i reckon in the region of 600 - 700 dhs per hour.

Rgds.

Thanks Khaosai...much appreciated. Going to see if there's anything at Al Bateen Airport too.

[oilydan]

I once checked out FUJ international airport. They had a 2 week residential course costing about $2000 all-in.

Also do Cessna hire at about $100 per hour.

Was very tempted but Mrs Oilydan says she wouldn't fly with me , she says driving with me is questionable at the best of times so why the hell would going faster at a few thousand feet be any better.

[Mattt]

oilydan said:

I once checked out FUJ international airport. They had a 2 week residential course costing about $2000 all-in.

Also do Cessna hire at about $100 per hour.

Was very tempted but Mrs Oilydan says she wouldn't fly with me , she says driving with me is questionable at the best of times so why the hell would going faster at a few thousand feet be any better.

Less stuff to hit

[khaosai]

Hi,

going faster at a few thousand feet would be debateable for sure !!.

Let me know how you get on with the flying lessons, always interested to know whats available.

Rgds.

[Mtomlin]

does FUJ airport still do the intensive?, something I would be really interested in.

Last time I looked i needed to give up work and do it over a year.

Cheers