RAF Wyton - Pathfinder Flying Club

About us

The primary aim of the Pathfinder Flying Club is to provide regular Service personnel with flying instruction, to PPL standard, at the lowest possible cost. In addition it aims to provide facilities for instructional and recreational flying for Service reservists, members of the ATC/CCF, Service dependants, retired Service personnel, Civil Service staffs and locally employed contractor staffs although there may be some restrictions on numbers from the latter 4 membership categories. There may also be very limited opportunities for membership to be granted to civilians from the local area that are in a position and willing to further the aims of the Club.

All flying operations are conducted in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations, the aircraft are on the civil register and instructors, although some are RAF pilots, all hold civilian instructor qualifications. The Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) manages all flying operations and instructional standards. Additionally, as an organisation that benefits from Service charities, the Club must comply with certain Service general instructions. However, in general the Club is self-financing through the charges made to its members. By kind permission of the Station Commander RAF Brampton, Wyton and Henlow, the Club enjoys use of RAF Wyton airfield, hangarage, the Club infrastructure and other support services and equipment.

The Club can thus offer some of the cheapest flying in the UK. Nevertheless, it is not a commercial flying school. IT IS A CLUB AND RELIES ON THE SUPPORT OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF ITS MEMBERS FOR ITS CONTINUED SUCCESS. Whether a member can volunteer specific expertise or merely offer an extra pair of hands for refuelling aircraft, answering telephones or even cleaning coffee cups, each is equally valuable to the smooth running of the Club. Furthermore, a lot can be learnt about flying from "crew room banter", so time spent at the Club is never wasted. In addition, the club asks that each member spend up to 4 half day's per year to act as Duty Pilot. This is a vital function, as the Duty Pilot effectively 'opens up' at the start of flying and assists the smooth running of flying operations throughout the day. Suitably qualified Club members will provide training in the conduct of this duty.

Contact Details

Pathfinder Flying Club
RAF Wyton
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE28 2EA

Mil Ext 95371 8733 or BT 01480 52451 Ext 8733

Training Available

• PPL
• NPPL
• Aerobatics
• IMC

Aircraft & Prices

At present, the club operates one Slingsby T67C Firefly (G-BYYG), one Slingsby T67B Firefly (G-BLPI) and one Robin DR400 (G-FTIL).

Available Fuel

Avgas usually available for visiting aircraft.

Club Facilities

Full club facilities, briefing and flight planning facilities available along with a ground school study room.

Aircraft Joining Instructions

Please see the Pathfinder Flying Club website and Pooleys Flight Guide.

RAFFCA Reciprocity

RAFFCA members offered free reciprocal membership for short-term visits providing Pathfinder members are similarly treated when visiting other RAFFCA clubs.

Club Website

http://www.pathfinderflyingclub.co.uk