About the school
Craig Padfield T/A Central Flight Training is a flight training organisation located in the United Kingdom, operating at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport and Tatenhill Aerodrome. It is an approved training organisation and declared training organisation regulated by the UK CAA under approval numbers GBR.ATO.0135 and GBR.DTO.0299. The school provides flight courses including CPL(A) modular, Instrument Rating, MEP Rating, and Flight Instructor certifications.
Summary of the school's register entry and website, compiled Oct 2026.Approval and register
8 approved courses
- CRI(A)
- CR MEP
- CPL(A) modular
- CB-IR(A)
- FI(A)
- IRI(A)
- Examiner refresher
- Examiner standardisation
2 approved courses
- CR SEP
- PPL(A)
Courses and prices
| COURSE | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| FI (R) Flight instructor | £11,500.00 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Instrument Rating Instructor (FI Holder) (FNPT II) Instrument rating instructor | £1,500.00 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Instrument Rating Instructor (Standalone) Instrument rating instructor | £3,825.00 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Single Engine Class Rating Instructor Class rating instructor | £1,750.00 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Multi Engine Class Rating Instructor (BE76 Duchess) Class rating instructor | £3,835.00 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Performance Based Navigation (half day, existing IR holders) Other training course | £150.00 per person for ground and computer based training elements checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Instrument Rating Instrument rating | On request | Ask |
| MEP Rating Multi-engine piston | On request | Ask |
| Flight Instructor (Restricted) Certificate Flight instructor | £11,500.00 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| Addition of Night Instruction Other training course | £600.00 checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
Fleet
Location
Questions about Central Flight Training
Where is Central Flight Training located?
Central Flight Training is based in the United Kingdom, at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport (EGBO). Address: Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, Crab Lane, Stourbridge, DY7 5DY.
Is Central Flight Training an approved flight school?
Yes. Central Flight Training is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) (number GBR.ATO.0135) and a Declared Training Organisation (DTO) (number GBR.DTO.0299), listed by UK CAA. We checked the register in October 2026.
Which courses does Central Flight Training offer?
The school lists 10 courses: FI (R), Instrument Rating Instructor (FI Holder) (FNPT II), Instrument Rating Instructor (Standalone), Single Engine Class Rating Instructor, Multi Engine Class Rating Instructor (BE76 Duchess), Performance Based Navigation (half day, existing IR holders), Instrument Rating, MEP Rating and 2 more.
How much does training at Central Flight Training cost?
The school publishes prices for 8 courses, for example FI (R): £11,500.00; Instrument Rating Instructor (FI Holder) (FNPT II): £1,500.00; Instrument Rating Instructor (Standalone): £3,825.00. Prices as published by the school, checked in October 2026.
How do I contact Central Flight Training?
You can reach the school through its website, by email at info@centralflighttraining.com and by phone on 07870 578328, or send a request with the form on this page.
