Perranporth Flying Club

About Perranporth Flying Club

Perranporth Flying Club is based at Perranporth Airfield (EGTP) in Cornwall and describes itself as operating from Cornwall’s only tarmac-surfaced general aviation airfield. It highlights a cliff-top setting with coastal views and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the doorstep, which makes it an appealing place to train or simply visit for a flight. For newcomers, the club offers hands-on trial lessons as a straightforward way to experience flying in a light aircraft with an instructor. For those who want to continue, it supports both the Part-FCL PPL(A) and the NPPL, explaining the difference in scope and minimum hours, and noting that NPPL training time can be credited if a student later moves onto the PPL route. The club also promotes further development beyond the first licence. It advertises UK instrument-focused training (IMC / IR(R)) and notes the availability of an instrument training simulator, which can help students build confidence with procedures and scanning between flights. Training and club flying are centred on a Piper PA-28 Cherokee Archer, a widely used four-seat type that suits early handling and later navigation work. The site also flags hangarage availability and welcomes microlights, which will appeal to pilots looking for a practical Cornish base. Finally, it leans into a friendly club atmosphere, with an active membership and clear pride in the airfield’s heritage as a WWII fighter base, including a memorial near the tower.