About SkyTrace
SkyTrace is a certified RTF (Registered Training Facility) operating from Weston Executive Airport in Leixlip, Co Kildare, Republic of Ireland. The flight school was opened in 1998 by Capt Mike Edgeworth, corporate jet pilot and entrepreneur. SkyTrace specialises in Private Flying and Introductory Flight lessons which are an ideal and memorable gift for Christmas and other special occasions.�
SkyTrace is the Dublin training centre of The Pilot Training College which also has training bases in Waterford and Florida, USA.�
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Ten years ago, SkyTrace operated one single engine Piper Arrow aircraft.�
Since then, the fleet has gradually accumulated and now consists of brand new diesel powered Robin DR400 Single Engine Aircraft in addition to Piper Warrior PA28's.
The Chief Flying Instructor at SkyTrace is Capt Jeff Leonard, grandson of Weston Aerodrome founder Darby Kenned. Jeff flew commercially with Ryanair before returning to Weston to take charge of all flight training activities at SkyTrace. Jeff is an accomplished commercial pilot and ground instructor who is also a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer.�
Graduates from SkyTrace explore their new found flying skills in a variety of ways. Our recent graduates have gone on to train as airline pilots at The Pilot Training College bases in Waterford and Florida. Many other graduates enjoy flying as a hobby and return regularly to rent our aircraft.
For further information contact SkyTrace.�
Company Registration Details: SkyTrace Ltd.
Company Registration Number: 317047 Incorporated in Ireland with Limited Liability
Registered Office: Weston Airport, Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland
Student Testimonials
My Dream has always being to become a commercial airline pilot, ever since I began flying at the age of 12. SkyTrace has being helping me to achieve it. The instructor/student relationship encourages a friendly and relaxed atmosphere which helps the student enormously. When the day of my first solo flight arrived I was extremely nervous but the instructors and operations staff ensured me that I would be fine and thankfully the day was successful .This school gets definite thumbs up for anyone wishing to become a pilot, be it private or commercial.
- Richard Gill
I can't say enough good things about my experience at SkyTrace. My expectations were not only met but exceeded. I appreciate the honesty and integrity the school brings to flight training. Without hesitation I recommend SkyTrace to anyone looking to take their first steps into the world of aviation and realise their dream of becoming a Pilot.
- Leonard King
Since I was 4 or 5 I was always in awe at seeing planes travelling through the skies with the trail of white smoke coming from the back of them. In my younger years whilst studying in DCU I applied a few times with Aer Lingus for their cadet pilot programme. Competition was pretty severe and alas I didn't make the cut on both attempts. I decided to train for my PPL one year ago and SkyTrace looked like the place that seemed most suitable. They have a great training program that gets the student to push themselves to the maximum. I completed my Ground School exams last August and since then I have been getting closer and closer to going solo and then hopefully in the next 3 or 4 months I'll have my PPL. I would recommend SkyTrace to anyone who is thinking about flying as a hobby or a professional career, it definitely is a great place to get started.
- Simon O'Regan
During 1968 at the age of 17 I decided to take up flying which was a passion of mine at the time. I enrolled with Iona Flight School which was based at Dublin Airport, and completed six hours.
During this time I discovered that you required a very good leaving cert to have a chance of becoming a commercial pilot. Not being the academic type I gave it up, however, never lost the desire to fly. For the next 39 years, career, marriage, children, etc. were my priority, but still, every time I saw a small plane in the air I would say to myself "some day I'm going to take it up again". Then at the end of 2006 at the age of 55,with encouragement from my wife, I made my way to Weston Airport and walked into SkyTrace just to get some information. I was made feel incredibly welcome and it was clear SkyTrace was genuinely interested in helping me fulfil my dream.
I have now flown solo and am currently doing navigation flights, and hope to be ready to do my PPL exam later this year. My son Josh has also enrolled as a PPL student with SkyTrace is is also doing very well.
I can honestly say that everyone at SkyTrace, and the instructors in particular are really encouraging and genuinely want to see me achieve my dream of obtaining my PPL. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all.
For anyone thinking of taking up flying, I can highly recommend that you call out to SkyTrace for a chat, you won't regret it.
- Ron Barrington, age 56
My flying adventure began in 2004 with an introductory voucher flight in the Piper Warrior. The voucher was a 57th birthday gift from my wife who decided that if somebody didn't give me a push my lifelong dream of flying an aircraft would never be fulfilled. I now have my PPL and the thrill of taking family and friends on pleasure flights is absolutely fantastic. My grandchildren love to fly with and talk about their 'flying grandad'.
At SkyTrace age is not a barrier. I was treated in exactly the same way as younger students whose goal is to become an airline pilot. The help and encouragement I got culminated in last year being presented with the 'male student of the year' award, having passed the flight skills test in July. From front desk to CFI the people at SkyTrace make everyone feel important. Learning to become a pilot at Skytrace has been a truly exhilarating experience for me and is something I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to fly an aircraft either for pleasure or commercial purposes.
- Pat Farrelly (Male Student of the Year 2007)
My interest in aviation began at an early age. I live near Weston and I�ve watched the activity at the airfield for many years. On a fine day, the thoughts of taking off in one of their light aircraft seemed very appealing. It�s a must do for anyone with an interest in flying.
I started flying in the summer of 2007 and I have found SkyTrace to be personable and professional with a strong emphasis on quality training. They also tailored the training to fit in with my busy work schedule.
The staff and instructors are extremely professional, friendly and helpful. I always felt confident and safe in the hands of the instructors � no matter what the situation.
- Sarah Coughlan (Female Student of the Year 2007)