| Rating | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
 David | Simon's course was simply amazing... ... insightful, practical and almost essential for VFR pilots everywhere - this will help to make good decision making on when to fly and what to expect. | Reviewed 2020 |
Kav | A brilliant layman's lesson... ... to what is often seen as an esoteric and black art; this course will definitely give you a better perspective of VFR flying conditions for a few days ahead. | Reviewed 2020 |
Warwick | Simon makes the subject of weather … ...from a pilots perspective accessible. Most importantly he brings together all of the theory in a way that gives you confidence in being able to make informed decisions on the weather, which PPL/CPL/ATPL (I’ve done them all!) theory just doesn’t. Well worth the investment in time and money. | Reviewed 2020 |
Steve | Goes far beyond the requirements of the PPL met exam … ...and all the better and safer for that | Reviewed 2020 |
Steve | Simon made the course a pleasure to take. The information learned during the course will definitely assist in my future flight planning | Reviewed 2020 |
Geoff F | Thank you for such an excellent course ... Before your webinar I had no knowledge of even the existence of Skew-T's and following on from that your 'Pilots Course to Skew-Ts' was outstanding. | Reviewed 2020 |
Ian | Thanks for the session this morning ... ...although I did my CPL 10 years ago the Met training was all about getting through the exam rather than a deeper understanding. I've been instructing for a while now and although comfortable with 215/TAF/METAR I was looking to get the 'bigger picture' and for me today was perfect. | Reviewed 2020 |
Jim | Thanks to Simon for a fabulous day yesterday at Weather school. To be fair, following feedback from other pilots in my group, I had high expectations but the training surpassed them with ease. It was a great day delivered by a VERY knowledgeable guy. I'm so looking forward to Part 2! | Reviewed 2020 |
Max P | Small classes and an excellent tutor … ... means that these friendly informal sessions really do pack a punch. I feel great confidence in my longer term forecasting and understanding of the weather following these courses which ultimately means I can get better value out of flying. Really highly recommended course. I can’t wait for part 3! | Reviewed 2020 |
Chris | A fantastic course Very much worth the investment in my meterological skills. | Reviewed 2020 |
Anthony | Fantastic day at weather school Much better and easier to understand than I thought it would be. Simon made the whole day so easy to take in and enjoy. Already looking forward to part 2. | Reviewed 2020 |
Nick | Great day learning a subject that always came hard for me to understand Simon is a great teacher with such passion for the subject that you can’t help getting engrossed in what you are being taught. It also helps that Simon has a great personality and a wonderful sense of humour. | Reviewed 2020 |
Paul Stephenson | You told me I'd be able to plan 5-days ahead, and that's exactly what I can do now! That is totally down to you Simon. You teach weather in such an easy to understand format that after many years of seeing Met as a dark art, it's now a new an exciting subject! I've been flying more because of you and I cannot say thank you enough. Also, your team looked after me so well on the day, food was fabulous, company was warm and friendly, and I can't wait to come back again. | Reviewed 2020 |
Paul Stephenson | You told me I'd be able to plan 5-days ahead, and that's exactly what I can do now! That is totally down to you Simon. You teach weather in such an easy to understand format that after many years of seeing Met as a dark art, it's now a new an exciting subject! I've been flying more because of you and I cannot say thank you enough. Also, your team looked after me so well on the day, food was fabulous, company was warm and friendly, and I can't wait to come back again. | Reviewed 2020 |
David White | It really was spot on for me ... Hi Simon - thanks again for yesterday, it really was spot on for me and just what I was hoping for. I have been spending a worthwhile time drawing on today's Analysis charts and looking ahead - it seems to be sticking! | Reviewed 2020 |
David White | It really was spot on for me ... Hi Simon - thanks again for yesterday, it really was spot on for me and just what I was hoping for. I have been spending a worthwhile time drawing on today's Analysis charts and looking ahead - it seems to be sticking! | Reviewed 2020 |
Karl | This should be obligatory for every pilot ... Thank you so much for finally showing me how to understand weather. Already booked (and flew) the club aircraft on the basis on what you said. I think every pilot should do this course, they'd saving hundreds of pounds each year on wasted journeys alone! Thank you all so much. | Reviewed 2020 |
Karl | This should be obligatory for every pilot ... Thank you so much for finally showing me how to understand weather. Already booked (and flew) the club aircraft on the basis on what you said. I think every pilot should do this course, they'd saving hundreds of pounds each year on wasted journeys alone! Thank you all so much. | Reviewed 2020 |
Les Davenport | Excellent! I just wanted to thank you for a very informative and enjoyable day. Your whole setup is excellent and I’m already looking forward to next week. | Reviewed 2019 |
Mike Matthews | I am a 575-h PPL with Instrument Rating... ...fly my own Cirrus into Europe IFR. Flying since 1994. Your online course is my first go at understanding Skew T diagrams and I wish I had done so before I got my IR. Why don’t they teach this topic in the IR??? It is incredibly useful and I really applaud you for conveying the essentials so concisely in your online course. More power to your elbow. | Reviewed 2019 |
Bethan | Brilliant school… It has helped so much with my ATPL Mod 1 exams coming up in October. Wonderful group of people, very interactive - well worth the money! | Reviewed 2019 |
David Baker | A brilliant online course... I'm flying so much more because of knowing about skew-t's. Such a great course. Thank you! | Reviewed 2019 |
Jacob | Just wanted to say a huge thank you for last Saturday I found it really informative and loved every minuet of it! I’ve been printing off the charts everyday and trying to predict the next day or two. So far I’m quite close! I'll be spreading the word around! | Reviewed 2019 |
Ken Whittaker | A fabulous course … ... for both VFR & IFR rated pilots offering genuine & practical weather planning tools. Simon runs the course informally in groups of 5 people and welcomes questions & clarification throughout. I have done both Part I & II of Weather School and the knowledge gained is 'game changing' for trip planning, especially the information gleaned form the internet and particularly the Skew T's. | Reviewed 2019 |
Ian May | Very good day ... ... learnt a lot from Simon in a very informal atmosphere would recommend to anyone thinking of signing up to go . | Reviewed 2019 |
YK | More than 2 decades after my original PPL weather exams... ... it was great to attend this course to refresh my knowledge & assist me to make decisions on whether I should fly/not fly based on weather forecasts. | Reviewed 2019 |
Suade | Aviation weather course Part 1 was very enjoyable and informative I'm looking to book Part 2 as I was very happy with everything. It's a nice informal small group with plenty of opportunity for discussion and clarification of all concepts and expert responses to questions. The only thing that could improve it for me would be if it took place nearer where I live. Thanks to the team at Weather School! | Reviewed 2019 |
Mike Poole | Made a complex subject interesting ... ... and understandable, removed a lot of the mystery. | Reviewed 3/12/2018 |
Mark | Fantastic day I learnt so much about weather in general and the forecasting process which has given me more confidence to read and interpret the weather information we use as pilots. The small group and Simons style make for a very friendly and interactive day which was really enjoyable as well as informative. | Reviewed 3/12/2018 |
Craig | An excellent course. I learnt loads. Simon has a great teaching style and answered all my questions on aviation weather. Thank you! I cannot wait for part two. | Reviewed 24/10/18 |
David | An absolutely fantastic day at Weather School Enjoyable and extremely informative and a great bunch of fellow pilots as well. Can't recommend the day enough and Simon is a very entertaining and extremely knowledgeable meteorologist. It also provided an excuse to fly to Halfpenny Green! Already signed up for Part 2. | Reviewed 9/10/18 |
Mike McPherson | excellent day Learnt a lot, small class size, Simon superb teacher! | Reviewed 2/10/18 |
David Lee | I really enjoyed my day at Weather School There was a lot of information to take in, but it was delivered really well. Simon's knowledge and enthusiam for the subject makes for a really engaging course. The small group size works really well too. You get to know your classmates a little and questions and discussion flows easier. | Reviewed 24/5/18 |
Martin Shields | Professional yet personable Really practical knowledge and insight shared which I was immediately able to apply to forecasting the next week. Professional yet personable: all questions were answered and plenty of info and resources shared to improve chances of picking the good days! Many thanks! | Reviewed 30/4/18 |
Graham Smith | Aviation Weather Pt 1 I did Simon's Aviation Weather Pt 1 course. He is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenter and I came away with much more knowledge and confidence than I had when I went in. There was lots of useful information that I can apply now - information that was never in my PPL training and textbooks. I completely recommend this course to any pilot of light aircraft, gliders or microlights. | Reviewed 22/4/2018 |
Galea | Fantastic course - Simon’s enthusiasm and knowledge is incredible Simon is absolutely passionate about the subject and just as importantly is able to communicate his broad knowledge of weather extremely effectively, bringing the subject to life. Very glad I attended the course and builds on top of the ppl considerably, giving more confidence, knowledge and techniques to plan suitable flying days and cross-countries. Thoroughly recommended and am looking forward to attending part 2. | Reviewed 21/4/2018 |
Ranjan Patwardhan | i don’t think of how it might be… i don’t think of how it might be improved upon really Amazing how much the nppl syllabus leaves out Simon is a talented and forthcoming teacher | Reviewed 21/4/18 |
DS3 | An information-packed day which really… An information-packed day which really helped me with the interpretation of synoptic charts and whetted my appetite for more detail | Reviewed 25/3/2018 |
Phil Strangward | Aviation Weather School I have attended both Weather School Part 1 & 2. Doctor Simon Keeling teaches weather forecasting in an informal and easy to understand format and makes the whole day very enjoyable and interesting. The class size is just right which allows everybody to participate and ask questions. I believe this course is essential to all pilots to really understand and forecast the weather. | Reviewed 25/3/2018 |
Mervyn white | Have attended both aviation parts one… I have attended both aviation parts one and two and enjoyed every minute. Already the knowledge I have learnt has helped me plan flights AND given me the confidence to fly in what was said to be IFR but turned out to be VFR after all, gaining extra enjoyment from my hobby ! Simon, Kate and Simon's dad all made the two days a dream to attend, the course was pitched at the right level and the food and hospitality was second to none. I now feel very much part of the Weather School family . Have already recommended to flying buddies and will continue to do so. | Reviewed 25/3/2018 |
Nick | Perfect! What a great course! Outstanding and pertinent content delivered perfectly. Many thanks Simon ! | Reviewed 25/3/2018 |
Judy Swan | Really interesting day Really interesting day; not sure how much of it I will retain but I understand a lot more about how to use weather charts and the different types of winds around the U.K. Also good info about weather sites, fronts and pressure systems. Simon is very engaging. Definitely going to practice over the next few days to consolidate what we learned. | Reviewed 18/3/18 |
Phil | Aviation Weather Part 1 A very informative and lively day of learning. The level is pitched such that a quick revision of PPL Met might help with the speedy pace of content delivery. There is a lot of information but all fascinating and very relevant to PPL aviation. As the classes are small, Simon was able to bring in relevant aspects of Met to each of the attendees personal flying activities. Looking forward to Part 2. Lunch was a very decent buffet as well | Reviewed 14/3/2018 |
Ian F | Nothing to fault Nothing to fault - a very well worthwhile day. | Reviewed 12/3/2018 |
Dave Colgate | Host, location and course very good Simon was excellent from beginning to end. Very welcoming and helped a great deal before getting there with finding car parking. I drove for over 4 hours to get to weather school to the slick process was great. The location is quaint, suitable for a nice small class of 5 with all the facilities and amenities required. Simon's Dad was lovely and kept the coffee, biscuits and sweets flowing! The day was interspersed with adequate breaks and a very good lunch with a great buffet spread. There was lots of food! The material was excellent. Part 1 was like going through the PPL material but in more depth and making it much more relevant specifically to aviation and airmanship. That was the biggest take-away for me from the day. The theory was very good, but it was the aviation-related tips that I found most useful and there are plenty to apply. I came away feeling much more confident and capable of being able to interpret analysis charts alongside doing more forecasting of my own. I have, of course, signed up for Part 2 of the course. Recommended. | Reviewed 11/3/2018 |
Dek | Great course! Great course. Loads of fun and informative | Reviewed 11/3/2018 |
Robert | Simon produces an ideal learning … Simon produces an ideal learning environment. You come away knowing that you can do it. | Reviewed 4/2/2018 |
Matthew Wallis | This course was both enjoyable and … This course was both enjoyable and extremely useful . All PPL pilots should attend this. | Reviewed 3/2/2018 |