The Perth base is ideally situated for all
aspects of training. It is outside controlled airspace giving
easy access into the FIR for general handling, and other
non-IFR exercises, yet close enough to the airways and a number
of major airports that can be used for IFR training. In
addition, being a relatively quiet environment, there are
rarely delays either on the ground or in the air.
Built in 1935, Perth aerodrome was
originally used for Flight Training by the Royal Air Force as
well as providing a base for regular passenger flights around
Britain. Subsequently the aerodrome continued to expand
principally as a training base operated by the RAF and latterly
by AST, which ran both a Professional Pilot Training facility
and an Engineering School, until 1996.
After AST pulled out, whilst the
Engineering School continued under leadership of Perth College,
the sale of the AST fleet saw the flying activity at the
aerodrome diminish. However in recent years, the airfield has
seen a resurgence, with the Scottish Aero Club, active since
1946, and various training operators enjoying the flexibility
of this historic airfield. The current owners, Morris Leslie
Ltd. have updated the accommodation and these en-suite
facilities also enhance the site as the ideal training
location.
