When building-up your flying experience, it’s best to start-off with something that’s stable and non-complex. Generally speaking most aircraft you typically see at the Flying Schools will fit the bill and for fixed wing flying schools you’ll frequently see models such as the Cessna 150, Cessna 152 and the Cessna 172. These aircraft are great to learn on – their high-wing design gives the pilot optimum visibility of the ground while aloft, making aerial navigation a lot easier. Other models such as the Piper PA28 are popular as the aircraft is very stable, thanks in-part to the aircraft’s stabilator. Until you have built-up some hours, it’s advised to avoid any aircraft that have volatile stalling characteristics, such as the Slingsby Firefly, as these aircraft can prove tricky to handle at slow speeds. On the rotary-front the Robinson R22 and the Guimbal Cabri G2 have been very popular with novice pilots. Their stable flying characteristics make them relatively easy aircraft to learn on and their small size make them relatively cheap to fly.