GMC Committee Chairman - Keith Henderson
Honda Pan European & Suzuki GSXR1000
In 1997, Ecosse Advanced Motorcycle Training was started by Keith Henderson to meet the demand for specialist and professional advanced motorcycle training.
Keith has worked extensively with the Institute of Advanced Motorists in Aberdeen, forming the motorcycle section (now with Group status), running courses and training weekends. It was through his work that advanced motorcycle training became recognised within the motorcycling community in the North East of Scotland as a valuable contribution to safety and riding enjoyment.
The courses are run all year round and can be from 2 hours duration. Each course is planned for the individual and covers cornering, overtaking, confidence, counter steering and general riding skills. Techniques are explained, demonstrated and practised so that the rider has a thorough understanding.
Radios are used so that information can be passed instantaneously. This speeds learning and improvement.
All standards of rider are catered for. Training is paced for the skill of the rider and there is no pressure to ride faster than the rider wants. It is a relaxed course, with stops built in to ensure the rider has sufficient breaks so that it is enjoyable and not an ordeal.
Contact Keith to discuss your requirements. This does not cost you anything except a telephone call. There is no sales pitch - the training speaks for itself.
CONTACT: 01224 716100 or email
ecosseadvanced@tiscali.co.uk
QUALIFICATIONS
Keith is one of the highest qualified advanced instructors in the UK:
- Qualified Advanced Police Motor Cycle Instructor since 1989.
- No higher advanced instructor qualification is attainable and there is no equivalent outwith the Police Service. Only Police Instructors work at Home Office approved Police Driver Training Schools to train colleagues to advanced standard. He had been Sergeant in charge of the Grampian Police Motorcycle Section and responsible for training and VIP Escorts.
- Police Class 1 Advanced Motor Cycle Rider and Car Driver.
Few Traffic Officers, recognised as the best-trained drivers in Police Forces, attain both qualifications at Class 1 level to demonstrate above average expertise.
- Ex-Bikesafe Scotland Working Group Member.
Between 2000 and 2004, was the representative for Grampian Police on the Scottish Forces Working Group and organised a pilot scheme in Grampian that was accepted as the foundation for all other Scottish forces. He was course Instructor and an assessor for the scheme.
- Approved Driving Standards Agency Motor Cycle Instructor.
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Advanced Examiner for car and motorcycle and RoSPA listed instructor.
- Institute of Advanced Motorists Examiner for car and motorcycle.
- Member of and Driving Assessor for The Guild of Experienced Motorists.
- Ex-Honda UK Motorcycle Appreciation Course Instructor.
Between May 1998 – August 2000 worked with the award winning Honda MAC Course as a part-time instructor. Honda only employed Police Instructors because of their specialist expertise.
