2 October 2018
A new flight school has opened at Llanbedr Airfield in North Wales. Snowdonia Flight School has been started by Stephen Evans with the support of the airfield operator, Snowdonia Aerospace.
Originally from North Wales, Stephen left at 18 to study mathematics at university, followed by over 30 years in software engineering.
“However, North Wales has remained my true home and years of being away have strengthened my passion and love for the area,” said Stephen.
“The views in North Wales are simply stunning. My four-year-old daughter once described it spontaneously as WOW! She was not exaggerating. These views are even more amazing from the skies.
Snowdonia National Park is close to the airfield.
“Snowdonia flight school combines my passion for North Wales and aviation by providing the opportunity to experience the area from a bird’s eye view.
“Llanbedr airfield is a true aviation hidden gem. It has three excellent long and wide runways, and is situated on the coast close to Shell Island.
“We operate out of the The Flight Centre located in close proximity to the main entrance of the airfield. The facilities are excellent and Snowdonia Aerospace have been really supportive to help the initiative get ‘off the ground’, literally!
“The school offers trial lessons, pleasure flights as well as supporting those who wish to achieve a pilot’s licence. We are linked to the British Aerobatic Academy and hope to bring aerobatic training and displays to the area.
“My aim is to open the door to more and more people to see this stunning part of the world from the skies.”
Robin DR400 aircraft are operated by the school
The school flies Robin DR400 aircraft and offers both PPL and LAPL training, as well as pleasure flights.
14 comments
Well done Stephen!
Great to see a new flight school operating the Robin DR400, and in such a beautiful part of the country.
Wishing you every success in your venture.
Thank you Steve. You are always welcome, please visit and G-HXTD is the star of the fleet and thank you for you help.
Please keep in touch with events on Facebook and http://www.flysnowdonia.com
Best Wishes
Stephen
Well done, Snowdonia Flight School.
Nice addition to Caernavon and Haverford West along the west coast….and you’ve got the pick of the sites for sight seeing.
Hope it goes well, Stephen. Good luck.
Thank you Steve. You are always welcome to visit.
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Best Wishes
Stephen
Hearty congratulations Stephen.
Watching you set this up has been truly inspirational. You set your goal and worked absolutely relentlessly to achieve it.
It’s a much-welcome addition to UK aviation.
Bravo!
Thank you Carol. You have been an inspiration to me and a good friend. You are always welcome to visit.
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Best Wishes
Stephen
Brilliant Stephen,
I can’t tell you how much I miss Llanbedr and flying from there.
I am so pleased that you have taken the bull by the horns and started something that I am sure will be a success.
Sam and I look forward to visiting soon.
Rhody
Thank you Rhody. I know what you mean, flying at Llanbedr is something different. I hope you come back soon. You are always welcome to visit.
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Best Wishes
Stephen
Congratulations Stephen.
I have flown into Llanbedr several times and the airfield and the surrounding area is just perfect.
Wishing you every success with you new venture.
Ron.
Thank you Ron. Can’t wait to see you back. Will hire out the Sprint to pilots with difference training. You are always welcome.
Please keep in touch with events on Facebook and http://www.flysnowdonia.com
Best Wishes
Stephen
Well done Stephen
Llanbedr….what a great place to learn to fly.
Truly a hidden gem in North Wales,
Super airfield, excellent instructor.
Gets my thumbs up !
Mark R.
Thank you Mark. It’s been a joy to work with you and enjoy our chats. I think 2019 will see you as a Captain!
Best Wishes
Stephen
Great to hear that this airfield is active again. I imagine that its a wonderful area to fly over -true to say that it’s wonderful from the ground – looking forward to visiting again. Daydreaming of flying the ‘Mach Loop’!
Best day out for a long time thank you very much Stephen!! Best wishes Roy and Eddie wishing you nothing but blue skies