Latest News from Multiflight
Read all the latest news from Multiflight at Leeds Bradford International Airport.
Multiflight-backed racing driver takes podium in Spain
The Multiflight-backed racing driver Jon Lancaster took a well-deserved podium finish in the first of two World Series by Renault races at Motorland Aragon in Spain.
The 20-year-old started sixth and was already up to fifth by the second corner. He went on to take a hard-fought third place in the first of two races over the weekend of October 24/25.
A puncture on lap two of the final World Series by Renault race ended Jon’s chances of victory on the Sunday, when he finished 20th at the flag.
His results from the previous rounds, including a maiden win in Portimao, netted Jon 13th in the overall points standings, despite missing six races.
“It was a rather disappointing end to the weekend after such promise in race one,” said Jon.
Jon stays on in Spain to undergo a World Series by Renault test programme which includes a day with the Mofaz Motorsport team and a day at Barcelona with this year’s championship-winning International Draco Racing team.
Multiflight Finance Director runner-up in Yorkshire Finance Director of the Year Awards
The Finance Director of Multiflight has been named runner-up in the Yorkshire Finance Director of the Year Awards.
Miles Beecham was named runner-up Best Finance Director of an SME at an exclusive awards dinner at Rudding Park Hotel, Harrogate, on September 23rd. The awards, sponsored by Sewell Moorhouse, Ernst & Young and Hammonds, recognise the key contribution and exceptional performance of the region’s top Finance Directors. The awards scheme, now in its eighth year, has established itself as the leading competition of its kind in Yorkshire.
“I was delighted to be nominated and then shortlisted for the Yorkshire Finance Director of the Year Awards and to be named runner-up on the evening was a great honour and a reflection of the success of Multiflight. Multiflight has established itself as a leading UK private aviation company and we have had continued growth over recent years.”
Miles was appointed to Multiflight’s Board of Directors as Finance Director in January 2008. Miles, who started his career with Birmingham accountancy firm PKF working in audit and then as a corporate tax specialist, had been Multiflight’s Financial Controller and Company Secretary since 2002.
The winners and runners up of the awards for Best Finance Director of a PLC, a private Ltd company, an SME, a Young Finance Director, and an Outstanding Achievement Award, were announced at the awards dinner.
Picture shows Miles Beecham.
Multiflight flight training for UK’s largest independent cargo carrier gets off to flying start
There were celebrations at the Multiflight Flight Training Centre as flight training for cadet pilots of the UK’s largest independent cargo carrier, West Atlantic Airlines, got off to a flying start.
Cadet pilots Miguel Cooper and Alastair Yardy upheld the tradition of signing of a picture of an Electra aircraft and received celebratory bottles of champagne as they successfully completed their commercial flight training at Multiflight. They are the first two cadet pilots to complete their commercial flight training with Multiflight since the company was selected from a host of other UK flight training centres to run West Atlantic Airlines’ Cadet Pilot Programme/Sponsorship Scheme.
“Both Miguel and Alastair have been star students and have completed their Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL), Multi Engine Piston Rating (MEP), Instrument Rating (IR) and Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) training with us here at Multiflight within three months,” says Mike McKenzie, Multiflight Flight Training Centre Manager.
“We were very pleased to have been chosen by West Atlantic Airlines to run the selection and training of their cadets. It is testament to the quality of the flight training we provide and the caliber of the flight training team here that we were selected above other UK flight training centres.”
Russell Ladkin, Managing Director of West Atlantic Airlines, comments: “Multiflight is a first class flight training centre and the perfect partner to run our cadet pilot scheme.”
Cadet pilot Alastair says: “Multiflight provides a highly organised, professional flight training environment: you couldn’t wish for anywhere better to complete your flight training. The Multiflight team is extremely helpful and is always on hand to help and support you.”
The West Atlantic Airlines Cadet Pilot Programme/Sponsorship Scheme is designed for aspiring trainee pilots who hold a valid Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL), and meet rigorous selection criteria, to take them to the issue of an Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL).
The West Atlantic Airlines’ scheme is unique as it is totally funded by West Atlantic Airlines: 50 per cent of the cost is paid for by West Atlantic Airlines and the other 50 per cent is bonded to candidates for five years. This encourages them to stay with Atlantic for at least this period.
All the successful cadets are guaranteed a job with West Atlantic Airlines on completion of the programme, which covers type and line training, as a Commercial Pilot on one of West Atlantic Airlines’ aircraft types.
Further cadet pilots have now been selected and will undergo their commercial flight training with Multiflight, and applications are invited from anyone interested in taking part in the scheme. More information and a cadet pilot scheme application form is available here.
Picture shows the cadet pilots Miguel Cooper and Alastair Yardy celebrating with Mike McKenzie.
February Ski Trip to Austria
The Multiflight 2010 Ski Trip is planned, offering you the chance of February skiing in Austria’s magnificent Ski Welt.
The trip, with John Bedford of Maxski.net: the local Guiseley-based company, runs from Saturday February 27th until Saturday March 6th 2010.
Offering a great hotel, superb skiing and lively après ski and night life, and flights from Leeds and other UK regional airports, the trip is priced at £559 per adult and £459 per child.
The lively Austrian resort of Soll is the destination of the ski trip, with has access to the well known Ski Welt area: Austria’s largest linked ski area. There are over 250 kms of piste on the doorstep and whether it’s steep 80 degree blacks you fancy, or just beautiful blue tree-lined cruising, then there is something for all ski tastes here. It is possible to find some of Austria’s famous resorts from here, including Westendorf, Ellmau, Hoffgarten, and of course Kitsbuhl (and its daunting Hannenkahn run!).
If you are interested in going on this ski trip please email paulblyth@googlemail.com or contact the Flight Training Centre on +44 (0)113 238 7130.
Michael's in Control
Congratulations go to former Multiflight Flight Training Centre staff member Michael Benson who has just been posted to Air Traffic Control at Heathrow Airport.
Michael, who worked with us for a number of years, has been studying at the National Air Traffic Services’ College at Bournemouth Airport. His training, five days a week for five months, was split between theoretical classroom based lessons and practical simulator based exercises.
After successfully passing all elements of the training, Michael has been posted to Heathrow Airport as an Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO). His training starts in the simulator, before going live: working with real planes. He will train at Heathrow for another 12-14 months before being assessed again as being able to do the job himself with no instructor watching over him: this is called validation.
Picture shows the Air Traffic Control Tower at Heathrow Airport where Michael is now working.
Guests enjoy the ultimate travel experience at Multiflight
Multiflight hosted a luxury travel event on July 11th and 12th, bringing together the world of private aviation and the latest fleet of Bentley Motors.
Invited guests enjoyed an exclusive opportunity to appreciate the ultimate in luxury travel at Multiflight’s state-of-the-art facility at Leeds Bradford International Airport. Guests had the chance to drive all the latest models from one of the world’s most prestigious car manufacturers, Bentley Motors, courtesy of Leeds Bentley dealer JCT600; to examine the latest in jet travel from Vistajet, Diamond Executive’s new DA42 air taxi and to view Multiflight’s fleet of charter helicopters. There was also a display of jewellery and watches courtesy of Berry’s Jewellers.
“The luxury travel weekend was a great success, with the prestigious Bentley cars, jet travel and Multiflight charter helicopter fleet a thrilling combination for visitors,” says Steve Borrowdale, Multiflight’s Managing Director.
“Multiflight’s barrel vaulted hangar was the perfect backdrop to the event and visitors were able to test drive the Bentley cars and enjoy helicopter flights around the local area.”
The event saw the 600 bhp ‘Speed’ versions of the Continental GT, Continental Flying Spur and Continental GTC Bentley cars together to drive for the first time. Also on show were the Arnage Final Series and the Continental Supersports, Bentley’s fastest ever production Coupe and the first to utilise Flexfuel technology.
Guests were able to get close-up to Multiflight’s helicopter charter fleet, which includes two luxury nine-seater Dauphin helicopters, an AS355 Twin Squirrel and a B206 III Jetranger.
Multiflight is the only operator in the North of England that is able to offer two luxurious Dauphin AS365 helicopters.
“We have seen a significant increase in demand for Multiflight’s charter service and there was certainly plenty of interest shown at the weekend’s luxury travel event,” says Steve.
Visitors to the event were also keen to hear about the other services provided by Multiflight, which include: aircraft sales and purchase; plane and helicopter charter; trial flying lessons; complete commercial pilot courses to fly as a professional; private aircraft hangarage, service and repair.
Charity Donation
A big thank you goes to everyone at Multiflight for passing their used toner cartridges for recycling.
The points awarded to us from our latest collections amounts to £57.20, which has gone directly to our chosen charity Yorkshire Cancer Research
Students Celebrate!
Multiflight Flight Training Centre students are celebrating CPL, IR and FIC passes. Our congratulations go to them all:
CPL: Glenn Mitchell, Dave Bower, Darren Smith
IR: Glenn Mitchell, Miguel Cooper, Alistair Yardy
FIC: Phil Mundin, Simon Jackson
Dr Killeen says thanks to Multiflight
Long-standing Multiflight customer Dr Colm Killeen from Ireland has said a big thank you to us for looking after his treasured Cessna aeroplane so well for over 20 years and now finding a buyer for it.
Multiflight has just sold Dr Killeen’s Cessna 421A aircraft to a buyer from California and it was an emotional sale for the 81-year-old doctor from Dublin, who admitted to being very sad at having to part with his aircraft.
“I have flown all over Europe in that aircraft and thanks to the fact that Multiflight was responsible for its maintenance I never had a moment’s trouble with it,” says Dr Killeen.
Dr Killeen is a well known figure in the world of aviation and is a former president and now honorary president of the medical section of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, the world governing body of sport flying.
Dr Killeen, who started flying in 1963, only stopped flying his Cessna aircraft a couple of years ago.
“It’s been a wonderful aircraft and my wife Ita and I have flown all over in it.”
Pictures show Dr Killeen’s aircraft and Dr Killeen with Multiflight’s Managing Director Steve Borrowdale.
Multiflight satisfies another customer
When Multiflight was asked by a regular charter customer to find a suitable aircraft to fly from Leeds to Southern Europe for their private use we set about locating an aircraft.
After reviewing a number of types and placing a number of offers and following our evaluation on both turbo prop and jet aircraft, we selected a 2004 Cessna CJ1.
A suitable deal was negotiated and Multiflight then coordinated and arranged the purchase via Denmark and onwards from the UK registration to a Manx registration.
Picture shows the aircraft selected by the Multiflight sales team.
Any news?
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