Meet our Staff

DARRYL LETCH – Operations Manager

Darryl joined Cabair in July 2007 working as a part time ground handler and operations assistant whilst studying for his PPL(A). As soon as a full time position opened up in operations he took it and hasn’t looked back since. Whilst working at the flying school he managed to take part in many positioning flights after getting his license and has gained a huge amount of knowledge and experience:

"In October 2009 I was promoted to Operations Manager. It is a great privilege for me to help all students that progress through the flying school from ab initio to commercial and see them achieve their aspirations. In my capacity as Operations Manager here at London School of Flying please feel free to contact me at anytime with any issues you have or for advice and information with regards to flight training and operations."

P.s don’t be put of by his towering stature!

SAM CARPENTER – Operations Assistant

Sam is the newest member of London School of Flying. Previously Sam had worked part time at Denham School of Flying whilst completing his BNU degree course in Air Transport. In his spare time, Sam enjoys teaching saxophone, playing squash, and climbing.

LIAM DUNLEAVY – Deputy CFI

Having done his first solo at 16 with Cabair at Elstr4ee, Liam then completed his instructor course at 21 and has been instruct ting since. In his spare time Liam is interested in sport and has recently taken up golf.

DAVID HARRISBERG - Senior Flying Instructor

David is the longest serving member at the London School of Flying. He has been with Cabair since 1987 and since that time has worked through the various ratings, now teaching instrument and night as well as being our examiner.

During his long and well established career David has spent time ferrying aircraft all over the world in such places like Africa, South America and the United States. He has also been heavily involved in charity work and has done flights to Israel and South Africa to raise money for good causes.

David has a huge affection for all his students and colleagues but does have great difficulty communicating with his Operations Manager, as step ladders are in short supply!

KEITH LONNEN – Instructor

Having completed his PPL in Shropshire, Keith then gained his CPL at  OFT and Bournemouth. When he is not instructing, Keith enjoys his food and drink and keeps fit by running and cycling.

CHRIS MARLAND – Instructor

Chris joined us in 2008 from Cranfield where he had completed his Frozen ATPL. He has flown PA-28s, DA-40’s, DA-42’s and C-152’s. He enjoys sport and films in his spare time.

JORDANE MORTLEMAN – Instructor

Jordane started flying at Denham School of Flying where she completed her PPL. She then went on to do her Frozen ATPL at Cabair College of Air Training. Jordane then completed here Instructor Rating and joined London School of Flying in October 2008.

ADAM WINTER – Instructor

Adam has been associated with London School of Flying for many years since completing his PPL in 1986. Adam has flown charter aircraft in Africa and the West Indies and has airline experience. He enjoys teaching ground school and has recently started delivering the ground school element of the PPL course which is part of the BNU degree in Air Transport. Adam has a teenage daughter so is broke most of the time!

VICKY FARMER – Instructor

Vicky is another of our experienced instructors and was one of the pilots for the Capital Radio Flying Eye when that was operated from Elstree. Vicky runs our twice-weekly ‘trips’ for our hirers as well as instructing other students. Vicky lives in North London with her partner and runs a specialist model aircraft company.

Neil Day – Instructor

Neil Day started his instructing career in Ireland after having worked as fire crew at various airfields around London. He has been with Cabair for two years working as both an instructor and charter pilot, flying both the R22’s and R44’s.