Cranfield Flying School

Cranfield Flying School is at Cranfield Airport, between Bedford and Milton Keynes. It describes itself as one of Europe’s longest-established commercial flying schools.

The fleet includes the Cessna 152, Piper PA-28 Warrior and PA-28R Arrow, a Socata TB9 and a Piper PA-44 Seminole twin. Courses cover the LAPL and PPL, the Night Rating and IMC, hour building, the CPL, the multi-engine instrument rating (MEIR) on the Seminole, and the Flight Instructor Certificate. The school also runs ground school.

A fast-track zero to hero programme is available for students aiming for an airline career.