The Academy Instructors all hold the highest grades of professional license, boasting many years of both civilian and military flying and extensive experience of flying in adverse weather conditions and challenging environments. Based at Gloucester Airport in the UK, the Academy operates in a state-of-the-art purpose built facility and has produced in excess of 300 instrument trained pilots. Uniquely as the UK’s largest helicopter charter company the Academy can also offer a career path for students who demonstrate they can meet the highest standards of flying as demanded by Castle Air.