There is a minimum joining period of 6 months. After that, you can leave the group with one month’s notice.

All rates are based on airborne time, with an additional fixed 7 minutes per flight added to cover ground operations (taxi, run-up, hold, etc.).

Yes, there are a few additional costs:

• Monthly membership: £65 (payable by standing order)
• Refundable deposit: £300 (refunded when you leave the group)
• Insurance excess waiver: detailed below
• Checkout fee: paid directly to the instructor (we have 4 instructors available)

To join NWFG, due to the complexity of the surrounding airspace and North Weald procedures, we require a detailed ground briefing before the flying check flight. In addition, each aircraft model requires type familiarisation.

All aircraft are fully insured, and the premium is included in the hire and monthly rates. However, each insurance policy carries a high excess, which varies by aircraft but is on average around £1,000.

We therefore offer and recommend our insurance excess waiver:

• £60 per annum
• Runs from 1 April to 31 March
• Charged pro rata at £5 per month, depending on your joining date

This fully covers your insurance excess liability should you be involved in an accident or incident that results in an insurance claim.

Currently, there are no landing fees at North Weald when you are a member of NWFG and flying a home-based aircraft.

Membership also includes access to Aviation Community, Pilots Lounge briefing area, garden with runway view, and free hot and cold drinks.

Yes, you can take the aircraft away for trips, including overnight stays, at no additional cost.

There are a couple of minor restrictions/extra charges if an aircraft is taken away for longer periods, we’re happy to discuss this with you if needed.

No, only requirement is PPL & Medical Class 2 or LAPL. There is no minimum hours requirement to join.

We hold full flying club insurance and are a CAA Approved Training Organisation (ATO 0332), so you can join as soon as you have your PPL.

All aircraft are booked through our online booking system: CloudbaseGA.

The checkout typically takes around 1 hour of flying if you have flown that aircraft type before. If you need familiarisation training, it may take longer.

Because of the close proximity of Stansted airspace, we also carry out a detailed ground briefing to ensure you are fully familiar with:

• The North Weald circuit
• Local procedures
• Surrounding airspace restrictions

In total, the checkout process generally takes around 3–4 hours.

If you are checked out on a C172, this will cover all of the group’s current Cessna aircraft.

A separate checkout is required for Piper and Tiger aircraft.

No problem. Differences training can be incorporated at the same time as your check flight. It will simply take a little longer depending on your experience and how quickly you adapt to the type.

Generally, no. With four aircraft in the group, availability is excellent year-round. We currently have 14 aircraft in the wider fleet, and the fleet is still increasing.

As an NWFG member, you’ll have access to a fleet of aircraft that are CAMO maintained, well presented, and operated with minimum hassle:

• Book your aircraft
• Turn up
• Complete your checks
• Go flying

If you have any technical issues, simply report it we handle the rest, at no additional cost. We also provide strong operational support and practical advice whenever you need it.

Yes. We have a very active Fly Out community with local and cross-channel fly-outs.

A Cross-Channel checkout is also available.