TAA UK are based at Denham, a fairly typical UK GA Airfield. That is where the similarity will end to any other GA experience you will have had in the UK. You will get fantastic customer service and the wonderful Cirrus aircraft along with a team of people who will make you feel welcome from your first visit. Everything worked like clockwork and my instructor Roger was first class. It makes all the difference when you have people who are passionate about their product. TAA UK have got it all right. I have just completed my SR20 conversion course and can’t wait to fly one again – I have just booked the day I wanted and at the time I wanted….. need I say more! If you have a pilot licence you owe it to yourself to try the Cirrus and I can’t think of any better place to do that than with TAA UK at Denham.
John Pembrook
If you’re thinking of flying a Cirrus then doing a TAA conversion course is the best place to start. All of the people I met and trained with are friendly and professional, making the whole experience a real pleasure. Once you’ve finished the course you will feel confident that you’re ready to fly this amazing aircraft.
Alan Thomas
The biggest unexpected benefit of buying a new Cirrus was how exceedingly helpful the guys at TAA UK have been in helping me with my transition to flying a Cirrus.
Keith Decarlucci
For a 600 hour PPL, whose experience to date was limited to the 50 + year old designed Pipers and Cessna's, getting to grips with the Cirrus was an exciting but somewhat daunting prospect...and I had memories of the variable quality of instruction I received 10 years ago when I first got my PPL. TAA UK was a revelation. They are a professional outfit; know exactly what is needed to make you confident flying the aeroplane, and go just at the right pace; stretching but never pushing. There may be cheaper Cirrus training organisations around, but I doubt there are better ones!
Michael Collins
I have flown with TAA for nearly a year now. I have spent most weekends for the past 6 months with TAA, during the preparation for my FAA IR, and have enjoyed every minute of it. Both in the air and on the ground, everyone has been hospitable, friendly and helpful. It is apparent from the growing number of regular customers that I see at TAA that other people are impressed by this flight school. Infact, I liked it so much, I bought the airplane!
James Groves
As a low hours pilot looking to becoming a better, safer, and more aware pilot then I don't think you can make a better move than to train and fly with TAA. The differences to most flying organisations are stark. First of all, no pseudo airline uniforms. John and Tony don't need airline stripes for credibility. Secondly, they have a healthy respect for technology, and all the advances - and potential pitfalls - which such technology brings to the cockpit. Thirdly, the training is scenario based, which encourages real life application of theoretical exercises. With TAA you really will stray out of your local area comfort zone. Finally, the cirrus is one hell of an airplane. No if, ands or buts. For all the above, I highly recommend TAA. Here's hoping they don't get too popular though - some of us still want to fly.
Alex Fitzgibbons
TAA UK - what a great find!
A friend mentioned he had flown a Cirrus and loved it (after a lifetime, like the rest of us, flying various Piper and Cessna aircraft of varying age and quality!). Having always been interested in the advance of avionics and pilot safety aids (or, if you prefer, having always been a ‘gadget guy'), I was intrigued enough to start looking despite the fact that I have a great setup flying with the Modern Air guys in a lovely, modern, full IFR, highly-available Saratoga at Fowlmere.
Via my friend and Mr Google, I found TAA UK at Denham. Within 30 minutes, I had exchanged emails with Wendy Littlejohn (the real boss at TAA....); I knew what aircraft they have and what else is on the way, details of the required conversion training and dates / times when the CFI John Page was available. A matter of hours later (only delayed by the vagaries of my own diary) it was all booked up.
On my first tentative arrival at TAA's base on Denham's north side, I was greeted with smiles, coffee, and a very warm welcome; and months on, I can report that this was not a cunning ruse to lure the cash from my wallet - these guys are genuinely nice people, enthusiastic about their business, flying, and Cirrus in particular.
John's instruction was absolutely first rate; he's the kind of instructor you know you will ask to fly with from time to time, even if you don't need to, just to soak up a little more Cirrus information and flying wisdom. My transition training was an absolute pleasure, and I hope to be flying with John regularly despite now being fully signed-off on both the 20 and the 22.
Since finishing my training, TAA have continued to be great: they've worked hard to make sure I had an aircraft when I need one, Wendy and John are invariably there to meet you in the morning, on hand by phone should you need them, and always there when you arrive back to pack the machines away.
Can't fault these guys, and the Cirrus is a joy to fly and makes touring relaxing, fast and safe. If you've not tried it yet, you should - and TAA are the guys to do it with.
Alastair MacLeod
TAA (UK) is a truly promising organisation offering training on technically advanced light aircraft both in the air and on advanced simulators. The Cirrus SR20 and 22 aircraft are new, fully loaded with the current avionics and are usually readily available for training and self hire. The main instructor, John Page has a wealth of knowledge of the aircraft systems and is a very cool, competent instructor, always putting one at ease in flight. He and his partners have set up a the most advanced computer based training simulators on which to explore Garmin and Avidyne avionics, and learn to 'fly' or keep current with the Cirrus aircraft on the ground. A welcoming smile, coffee and fabulous flying always awaits you at TAA (UK).
Dr Graham Duguid
I learned a lot very quickly by flying with John. He has a very professional approach to flying, with a great sense of humour - which Wendy shares ! The investment that TAA have made in both aircraft and avionics simulator is outstanding; having time to play with the advanced avionics of a Cirrus over a cup of coffee makes a big difference to the first few hours in the air and saved me time and money. As for learning to fly in a new aircraft, converting to a Cirrus is awesome !
Peter Scott
John is the consummate professional. He is the best instructor I have encountered in 38 years of flying and TAA UK's approach to training and safety on technically advanced aircraft setting new standards for the industry.
Tony Clinch
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