Originally Posted by
Aucky
Bravo - you mentioned the Bristol GS site, having just spoken to them they said they don't do the IR ground school, only the ATPL's... not sure if this is a recent change or a misunderstanding of your first post on my part?
Aucky - you're right, you have slightly misunderstood my post. Bristol GS don't offer the IR theory course but they do have a database of over 11,000 ATPL questions:
ATPonline (AKA the 'feedback'). Once you have completed the IR theory course, pay £50 and you will have 3 months access to all of these previous questions. (£50 is obviously less than the £60 it will cost you to re-take any exam that you fail by being under-prepared!) Just bear in mind that you won't have to bother with any of the questions which are are only in the ATPL syllabus. CAVEAT: Don't think that you can just shortcut the theory course by going straight to the feedback. These questions only help you to consolidate your learning, they won't actually teach you the subject matter.
With regard to providers, Atlantic Flight training were ok, but not great. I've also had very good reports about GTS in Bournemouth and you won't go wrong if you go to Paco and his CAPT.
And for the practical IR(H) course, Thomas's advice is right on the money - don't bother looking anywhere else other than Bristow/Severn at Gloucester. Probably the best IR training school in the country at the moment, and deservedly so.
I hope this helps and if you've got any further questions, please don't hesitate to PM me.