There is a minimum joining time of just 6 months, and after that, you can leave the group with just one month's notice. As we appreciate circumstances change i.e. moving jobs etc. and you can rejoin again whenever you wish.

The current rates for the C172s are £92.00 per hour. The C152 is £76.00 per hour, the C150 is £68.00 per hour. These prices are wet, per 'block' hour and inclusive of VAT.

The above 'block' hour prices are based on the average .8 of a tacho hour. All flying time is invoiced monthly, and is the actual start/stop tacho reading from the aircraft engine.

There is a monthly membership charge of £60, this is payable by standing order one month in advance. There is also an insurance excess waiver which is detailed below. A £200 deposit is required, this will be refunded when you leave the group.

All the aircraft are fully insured and the premium is included in the hire and monthly rates. However, each insurance policy carries a high excess which varies from aircraft to aircraft. We therefore charge each member a compulsory £100 insurance excess waiver on joining and then on the anniversary of their membership. This covers such costs should you be unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident or incident that results in an insurance claim.

There are no landing fees at North Weald if you join the Squadron at North Weald. This is currently £120.00 per year.

Yes, you can take the planes away for trips, there is no restriction. We do ask if possible that you fly a couple of hours whilst the plane is away.

There is no minimum hour requirement to join. We hold full flying club insurance and therefore you can join as soon as you get your licence.

All bookings are done over the Internet on our web based booking system.

Yes, the group is able to the further flight training, IMC licence renewals etc.

The first thing to do is contact Paul Bazire or Simon Lowman by email or phoning, using the details supplied on the web site under the contacts page.

The check out generally only takes about one hour but can be longer if you wish to have more time. We also like to ensure you are fully familiar with the circuit and the surrounding airspace restrictions at North Weald.

If you are checked out on a C172 that will cover all of the groups current Cessna aircraft.

That's no problem as the differences in training can be incorporated at the same time as the check flight, but will obviously take slightly longer depending on your experience and how quickly you adjust to the type.

Currently there are 7 aircraft on the group.

Generally no, with seven aircraft in the group, availability is excellent all year round. There can obviously be some busy weekends in the fine summer months, but week days are never a problem.

By becoming a member of the NWFG you will have access to a fleet of extremely well maintained and presented aircraft which you will be able to fly with the absolute minimum of hassle. Book your aircraft, turn up, complete your daily checks and go flying. If you have any technical problems you just report it to us and we do the rest. There is no additional cost to you.

The groups computer at NW also allows you instant access to the booking system as well as weather sites and 'AV Brief' to assist in your flight planning. Our experienced instructor and check out pilot are usually easily contactable to offer practical help and advice if required. Two members of our group run 'Flight Hire' and you can hire a range of the very latest flight equipment including life rafts, GPS locator PLBs (personal location beacons) and even the superb Garmin 496 GPS unit for precise and safe navigation on your longer trips, all at very affordable prices.

Yes, we have a very active ‘Fly Out’ group and there are always other members who can be contacted via the web site ready to share flights. Look at our trips section for our previous adventures.