Meet the legends behind Bomber County Flying School

At Bomber County Flying School, our team is the heart of our operation. From our dedicated ground managers to our world-class flight instructors, everyone shares a passion for aviation and a commitment to your success. Discover the exceptional people who make your flying journey extraordinary.

Meet our team

Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.

Andy Rose

Chief Flying Instructor (CFI)

Andy Rose (CFI) Bio

Archie Read

Operations Manager

Archie bio

Jon Ravenscroft (JR)

Flying Instructor

JR bio

Tim Ridgeway

Flying Instructor

Tim's bio

Adam Driffill 

Class Rating Instructor

Adam's biography

Mark Sugden (Suggs)

Flight instructor

Sugg's bio

Phil Anderton

CEO

Phil's bio

Dave Gibson

Historian and examiner

Dave's bio

Our expert instructors: a calibre above

Our flying instructors are simply "experts". Whether they’ve come through military or civilian commercial routes, their path to Bomber County Flying School is marked by a shared passion to deliver flying in a new, exciting, and credible way, always with the utmost integrity.

Unmatched experience and dedication

There's nothing these guys haven't done. From fast jets and commercial flights to professionally flying spitfires and hurricanes, competing in aerobatic competitions, and transporting cargo around the globe – they’ve done it all. It’s a privilege to have such an amazing team, all committed to giving more and supporting the Mark Long Trust and Aerobility.

Moments of pride and shared passion

We've all made mistakes and learned from them. We've laughed with each other, and we've all had moments in the spotlight. These are amazing moments, whether it’s leading the King's Birthday Flypast or seeing a student off on their first solo flight. The buzz, the reward, and the pride are impossible to measure.

"The instructors at Bomber County Flying School are truly exceptional. Their passion for flying and teaching is inspiring, and their experience is second to none."

A satisfied student pilot