Donair Flying Club Limited
Derbyshire, England · East Midlands Airport (EGNX)
- Trial flights
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
- Instrument rating
- Night rating
- +2 more
Typically 66% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom· Tatenhill Airfield(EGBM)
✓ Approved by UK Civil Aviation Authority· Approval GBR.ATO.0481
Sherwood Flying Club Limited (The) is a flight school at Tatenhill Airfield (EGBM) in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Flight instructor, Night rating, Trial flights, and Instrument rating. Its fleet includes Piper PA-28 (Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Cherokee). Its trial flight (£140) is about 17% below the typical price in the United Kingdom (£165). At Tatenhill Airfield, 66% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are April, July, and August; December is the most difficult. There are 4 other flight schools within 31 miles.
This school offers trial flights.
30-minute Trial Flying Lesson £139
Trial flight details ↗| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 Minute Trial Lesson trial | £139 ≈ $176 |
| Private Pilot’s Licence Starter Pack package Includes: 3 hours dual instruction, 3 months membership and complimentary log book | £600 ≈ $759 |
| PA28-161 Warrior III instructional hour | £210 ≈ $266 |
| PA28-161 Warrior III solo hire hour | £180 ≈ $228 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at East Midlands (18 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Derbyshire, England · East Midlands Airport (EGNX)
Typically 66% of daylight hours flyable over the year

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