Brighton Aviation Flying Club

I was lucky enough to have had and flown with Pete as my instructor during my PPL(A) training and more recently whilst doing a conversion onto a different aircraft.

Extremely knowledgeable, Pete's calm, supportive and friendly manner is exactly what you need from an instructor and I have no hesitation in whole heartedly recommending him and his flying school to anyone wanting to learn to fly, build experience, add ratings or just have a unique flying experience.

I hadn’t seen Peter for many years, and hadn’t flown for eight years. I was excited and nervous - would I remember the basics, would I be embarrassed, would I enjoy flying after so many years?? Within seconds of meeting up with Peter (and Dawn), I was completely at ease - discussing what I would like to do over a cup of tea. Plans made, we walked out to his well equipped PA28, and I felt completely comfortable in the left seat. Peter talked me through the preflight and engine start, and there I was - taxying towards the runway... The aircraft is very stable in the air with good visibility, and it felt so reassuring to have Peter’s jolly but professional guidance beside me. After an all too short hour, we were back on the ground again - exhilarated and wanting more please!!!!! I would recommend anybody who wants to experience the thrill of flight - be it for an hour or to renew an old rating, be guided by someone who has done it - trust Peter...you won’t regret one moment, and you’ll be bitten by the flying bug! Thank you - and see you there at Brighton Aviation.

It was just great. Peter is a great teacher and explained everything so well before and during the flight that even I understood everything. It was a lot of fun to be able to land and take off the plane with the help of Peter. I rarely make recommendations, but I can recommend Peter as a flight instructor.

Pete is an excellent instructor and examiner. He puts you completely at ease and teaches you in a very professional and encouraging way
I can highly recommend Pete and Brighton Aviation to anyone wanting to obtain a Private Pilots Licence, renew, revalidate or add additional ratings to a Licence or just to go flying for fun occasionally with a very experienced pilot and instructor/ examiner
Geoff Patterson recently retired B747 Captain

Fantastic experience but please be patient with the weather when booking. The instructor was brilliant and we both left smiling.

Fantastic flying experience with Peter. Amazing value for an unforgettable experience. My wife is terrified of flying but thoroughly enjoyed being a passenger and felt safe the entire time. Now I'm looking around my home for things I can flog so I can start my PPL.

What a fantastic experience. !! My trip was a 70th birthday present in 2020, but delayed for almost a year because of Covid and I must admit as time went by I started to become a little nervous and apprehensive at the prospect .... what a mistake that was !!! Right from the outset Peter was great, friendly, welcoming, calm and supportive. The flight was fantastic (22nd September 2021), the weather was perfect and it was like going for drive with an old friend who was pointing out areas of interest as well as teaching you to fly a plane at the same time. brilliant !! Even my wife sitting in the rear was totally relaxed and put completely at ease by Peter.

All in all a fabulous experience can't recommend it highly enough.

Having flown a great deal in my younger years I was very excited that my family had booked me an hours flying for my birthday.
Nick was my instructor for the flight, such a supportive & friendly chap. Beautiful flight down to Portsmouth, flying over many landmarks on the way. This has certainly reignited my passion for light aviation. I will definitely be looking into more lessons very soon. Thanks again Nick for a fantastic hours flying.