glfsc
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Post by glfsc on Mar 29, 2024 17:23:36 GMT 1
It is with sad news and a heavy heart to say. Liverpool Flying School has officially ceased operations as of today. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
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Post by ametyst on Mar 29, 2024 18:10:35 GMT 1
Oh dear, that is sad news
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Post by viscount on Mar 29, 2024 18:13:55 GMT 1
A very great shame. The story goes right back to 2nd March 1963 when PA-22 Colt G-ARGO was delivered to Jim Keen on the formation of his Liverpool Aero Club. Although through several name changes, the company has been operated continually by the Keen family at Liverpool Airport for 61 years.
There is a history of the company elsewhere on NWAN, but is currently without most photos and the text and tables have not been updated for 10 years. I'll have to do something about that this weekend.
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Post by nwlost on Mar 29, 2024 18:20:14 GMT 1
A very great shame. The story goes right back to 2nd March 1963 when PA-22 Colt G-ARGO was delivered to Jim Keen on the formation of his Liverpool Aero Club. Although through several name changes, the company has been operated continually by the Keen family at Liverpool Airport for 61 years. There is a history of the company elsewhere on NWAN, but is currently without most photos and the text and tables have not been updated for 10 years. I'll have to do something about that this weekend. Don’t think a history lesson was needed |
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Post by ronturner on Mar 29, 2024 18:48:33 GMT 1
Oh Dear. That is sad. I learned to fly there when the only machine was G-ARGO. Very fond memories. I guess there might be quite a few newbies who would appreciate the background. Does this event include the loss of KEENAIR?
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Post by Airbus A346 on Mar 29, 2024 18:52:34 GMT 1
It is with sad news and a heavy heart to say. Liverpool Flying School has officially ceased operations as of today. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 Sad news indeed, but not a surprise from what I have heard since Martin passed away. 🥹🥹 |
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Post by ametyst on Mar 29, 2024 18:54:43 GMT 1
Thanks Brian, you information is always appreciated. Nice to have some background, or history lesson as some might call it.
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glfsc
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Post by glfsc on Mar 29, 2024 19:17:45 GMT 1
Oh Dear. That is sad. I learned to fly there when the only machine was G-ARGO. Very fond memories. I guess there might be quite a few newbies who would appreciate the background. Does this event include the loss of KEENAIR? As far as I am aware, Keenair maintenance is still fully operational, just Liverpool Flying School has stopped trading as a flight school |
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Post by vanguard on Mar 29, 2024 20:52:40 GMT 1
RE.LFS
I hope all the students find other flying schools to carry on with thier flying lessons.
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Post by md69 on Mar 30, 2024 2:07:58 GMT 1
Whilst I never obtained my PPL due to being medically grounded, all 18 hours in my logbook are in LFS-registered aircraft. A sad day indeed.
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Post by maverick on Apr 19, 2024 17:53:18 GMT 1
Could anyone update the situation re the demise of LFS please?
Have the aeroplanes gone/been sold etc?
Is the hangar still in use?
Anyone come in, in its place?
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Post by Airbus A346 on Apr 19, 2024 18:05:38 GMT 1
Could anyone update the situation re the demise of LFS please? Have the aeroplanes gone/been sold etc? Is the hangar still in use? Anyone come in, in its place? The situation is very vague and in limbo. The hangar is still in use and full of aircraft, both LFS and privately owned, apart from G-OLFT AC114 which was up for sale and has since departed. The staff car parking area has been empty apart from Mrs. Keens car - so I am presuming everyone has been 'laid off'. As for the future no one seems to know what is happening, rumours persist we will have to wait and see 🤔 |
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Post by maverick on Apr 20, 2024 13:41:02 GMT 1
Could anyone update the situation re the demise of LFS please? Many thanks |
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Post by Beemer on Apr 20, 2024 14:23:58 GMT 1
I see one of the private residents who was "locked-in", G-OZJX PA-28-161 Warrior II flew to CEG this morning, maybe looking for a new home to hangar his plane.
I see he has returned so maybe out for a jolley.
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Post by Airbus A346 on Apr 20, 2024 21:20:32 GMT 1
I see one of the private residents who was "locked-in", G-OZJX PA-28-161 Warrior II flew to CEG this morning, maybe looking for a new home to hangar his plane. I see he has returned so maybe out for a jolley. G-CPTM PA-28, G-YAWW / N2943D / N66MS PA-28Rs and G-WOOO CZ Cruiser all noted on 'jollies' at Sleap this morning. Access to their aircraft doesn't appear to be an issue. |
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