Our Team
Paul Heckles
Chief Instructor, Area Chief Examiner, and Owner
Paul set up Paul Heckles School of Flying in 2005 and has successfully taught many students helping them amongst other things to achieve ‘A’ & ‘B’ Certificates. Paul is also an Area Chief Examiner for the BMFA Western Area. 2013 sees a new direction for Paul who will be concentrating more on the Advanced Tuition at the newly named Paul Heckles Flight Centre as well as other projects such as using his vast expertise and knowledge working with Universities etc on more complex projects such as UAV’s and specialist research and development. Find out more about Paul
" Dont tell me - Show me "
Jan Anderson
Co-Ordinator and Gnat Technician
After 10 years as a Health and Safety advisor for the NHS Jan now jointly runs the PH Flight Centre with Paul, undertaking the administration and book-keeping side of the business. Jan is also a director of Gnatshoot UK Ltd, a sister company to the PH Flight Centre. As well being responsible for the administration and book-keeping for both businesses, Jan is also Gnat Technician at the at some of the Gnatshoot Events. Jan will be your main point of contact on the telephone or email and will get you booked into our diary system. Jan also shares Paul's keen interest in motorbikes and all things fast!
"Did you get a receipt for that?"
Steve Hopkins
Professional Model Builder
Steve has been building and flying radio controlled fixed wing and helicopters since he was 14 years old. For the last seven years he has been building exclusively for the Flight Centre, in addition Steve also works with the team on corporate events. Steve undertakes all our customer builds and also fleet repairs. You will find examples of Steve's work in the Build / Repair section
" Heckles, don't break it again! "
Tony Brock
Webmaster
Having founded Bumpy Green Model Aerodrome it was an article about ATS in 2002 that started a friendship with Paul and the school. Modelling since he was 12 years old, Tony brings an in-depth technical knowledge to many projects at the flight centre. Primarily responsible for the website, Having designed and built his own quadracopter he has a thorough understanding of UAV technologies and the legislation surrounding their operation.
"It only took off cos of the curvature of the earth"
Pete Woolley
Field Manager
Pete originally came to PH School of Flying as a student and flies both Fixed Wing and Helicopters very competently. Pete is now our Field Manager & keeps the runways and facilities in Tip-Top condition. Pete is a valued member of the team who you may meet on your visits to the Flight Centre. Watch out for his wicked sense of humour!
".....you're not often right, but this time you're wrong."
