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I am also looking at stapleford. I have been accepted by oxford for their APP but i am having trouble with raising the funds to do it! So i am looking at other possible ways to achieve my goal.
From what i have read, stapleford is well recommended, its just finding out where people have gone after their training.
Hope to find some more posts soon!
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James
From what i have read, stapleford is well recommended, its just finding out where people have gone after their training.
Hope to find some more posts soon!
Many thanks
James
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Judojamesg,
Whatever you do, unless you've got something on paper, you're on your own. Don't beleave any training providers, they're only after your money. That's my advice.
Whatever you do, unless you've got something on paper, you're on your own. Don't beleave any training providers, they're only after your money. That's my advice.
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James
Stapleford claim that 100 out of 105 students that sat a type rating/line training with Astraeus (which has nothing to do with SFC) last year are employed. By who or where, who knows??
However Im ready to give it a throw, it seems like a very professional school that will give you all the credentials needed to do what you aspire to do - Thats why I'm going!!
Good luck whatever you decide
Stapleford claim that 100 out of 105 students that sat a type rating/line training with Astraeus (which has nothing to do with SFC) last year are employed. By who or where, who knows??
However Im ready to give it a throw, it seems like a very professional school that will give you all the credentials needed to do what you aspire to do - Thats why I'm going!!
Good luck whatever you decide
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Staple - Good bunch!
I have friends at Stapleford - good bunch - however 100 hours on B737 - noyt so sure! I have heard from other guys and gals, that you hardly get to fly.
Also that guys with just a plain type rating stand just as much chance of work wihout the extra outlay.
I think Stapleford is professional and highly regarded by many, but have heard some not so good things about the B737 line training part of the whole thing.
Just rumours though - this is a PP rumour network isn't it?
Oh and if I had the choice and cash I would go for Oxford -but that is personal choice - Hey, I like the Oxfordshire country side.
Also that guys with just a plain type rating stand just as much chance of work wihout the extra outlay.
I think Stapleford is professional and highly regarded by many, but have heard some not so good things about the B737 line training part of the whole thing.
Just rumours though - this is a PP rumour network isn't it?
Oh and if I had the choice and cash I would go for Oxford -but that is personal choice - Hey, I like the Oxfordshire country side.
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thanks for your views james.
To me stapleford is looking a bit more realistic to me at the moment. From 0 to fATPL is around £30,000.
It would be intertesting to find out what people did after completing their training.
Anyone of these people out there??
James
To me stapleford is looking a bit more realistic to me at the moment. From 0 to fATPL is around £30,000.
It would be intertesting to find out what people did after completing their training.
Anyone of these people out there??
James
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Hi Guys and Girls,
As the product (fATPL at Stapleford and the attached B737 TR and 100 Hrs of Line Training with Astraeus / Bond) was established well under 18 months ago it is doubtful that even the very first students have even finished the fATPL let alone begun the TR, let alone flown the 100Hrs B737 line training.
That is why you will be struggling for feedback from students who have completed the whole package.
Best regards
Lookoutbelow
As the product (fATPL at Stapleford and the attached B737 TR and 100 Hrs of Line Training with Astraeus / Bond) was established well under 18 months ago it is doubtful that even the very first students have even finished the fATPL let alone begun the TR, let alone flown the 100Hrs B737 line training.
That is why you will be struggling for feedback from students who have completed the whole package.
Best regards
Lookoutbelow
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You could try: http://www.flysfc.com/
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Hi all,
Does anybody have any experience/knowledge of the Stapleford Flying Club? I.e. does it have a good reputation for its teaching qaulities etc? After completing my (f)PPL, I was thinking of going there to do the (f)ATPL.
Any opinions/info would be greatly appreciated.
All the best,
Steve.
Does anybody have any experience/knowledge of the Stapleford Flying Club? I.e. does it have a good reputation for its teaching qaulities etc? After completing my (f)PPL, I was thinking of going there to do the (f)ATPL.
Any opinions/info would be greatly appreciated.
All the best,
Steve.
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Hi Easy,
I've done exactly the same thing; got my PPL with another school then moved to Stapleford. Why? Well to be totally honest the initial attraction was the price! Far cheaper than what i was currently paying.
So i rang up and had a quick chat with the Commercial Co-ordinator, who was very helpful and invited me to have a tour of the site and Q&A session. No hesitations - I joined.
Reasons why:
-Overall good value for money
-Very, very friendly atmosphere!!
-Good hourly rate for aircraft hire and plenty of aircraft (Have been with them for 6 months and have never had a problem with aircraft availabilty.)
-The training aircraft are well equipped
-No landing fees for members
-The facilities are excellent, especially the sim centre.
-Stapleford send their students to London Metropolitan University to do their ATPL ground exams. I'm already at LMU studying Aviation Management BSc so I know the staff.
-Finally, they have just got a DA42 Diamond twin star - Can't wait to get my hands on that
Anyway as you can probably guess, I can't recommend Stapleford highly enough. If you want to do a modular course then Stapleford is THE place!
I suggest getting in contact with Stapleford http://www.flysfc.com/ and ask for Emma Drakeford. She's very helpful and can explain the course better than I can.
Cheers,
CapCon
I've done exactly the same thing; got my PPL with another school then moved to Stapleford. Why? Well to be totally honest the initial attraction was the price! Far cheaper than what i was currently paying.
So i rang up and had a quick chat with the Commercial Co-ordinator, who was very helpful and invited me to have a tour of the site and Q&A session. No hesitations - I joined.
Reasons why:
-Overall good value for money
-Very, very friendly atmosphere!!
-Good hourly rate for aircraft hire and plenty of aircraft (Have been with them for 6 months and have never had a problem with aircraft availabilty.)
-The training aircraft are well equipped
-No landing fees for members
-The facilities are excellent, especially the sim centre.
-Stapleford send their students to London Metropolitan University to do their ATPL ground exams. I'm already at LMU studying Aviation Management BSc so I know the staff.
-Finally, they have just got a DA42 Diamond twin star - Can't wait to get my hands on that
Anyway as you can probably guess, I can't recommend Stapleford highly enough. If you want to do a modular course then Stapleford is THE place!
I suggest getting in contact with Stapleford http://www.flysfc.com/ and ask for Emma Drakeford. She's very helpful and can explain the course better than I can.
Cheers,
CapCon
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Re: Stapleford Flying Club
Hi CapCon,
Cheers for the reply. By the sounds of it, it seems like a fantastic place to complete my (f)ATPL. I've been in touch with Emma Drakeford just yesterday, and I have an information pack enroute! As I hope to complete my (f)PPL by the end of this summer, fingers crossed I'll be heading down to SFC sometime this year.
Thanks again for the info, good luck with the rest of your degree/flying training.
Steve.
Cheers for the reply. By the sounds of it, it seems like a fantastic place to complete my (f)ATPL. I've been in touch with Emma Drakeford just yesterday, and I have an information pack enroute! As I hope to complete my (f)PPL by the end of this summer, fingers crossed I'll be heading down to SFC sometime this year.
Thanks again for the info, good luck with the rest of your degree/flying training.
Steve.
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Has anyone got any experience of the full time 'AB Initio' course? Also could someone explain to me the 'Astraeus Airlines B737 rating with 100 hours line training' obv a B737 type rating but what about the 100 hours line training? Does it mean you pay said airline to fly for 100 hours?
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Started there yesterday, the aircraft (Diamond DA-42 Twin) and simulator are by far the most impressive, newest training aircraft I have ever seen in any flight school. Prices are very good (For England)
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GK123,
The Astreus T/R with 100 hours is exactly that. Training is carried out at Gatwick for the T/R. You then pay Astreus for 100 hours acting as FO. You will fly with a training captain and, for the first few hours a second supervisor, on a revenue flight.
CapCon
The Astreus T/R with 100 hours is exactly that. Training is carried out at Gatwick for the T/R. You then pay Astreus for 100 hours acting as FO. You will fly with a training captain and, for the first few hours a second supervisor, on a revenue flight.
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Thanks Capcon!
So the 100 hours line training is there to make you more employable when you apply for that first job? Would there be any possible link jobwise with Astreus once the type rating/line training is complete or is it purely using them as a training provider?
Graham
So the 100 hours line training is there to make you more employable when you apply for that first job? Would there be any possible link jobwise with Astreus once the type rating/line training is complete or is it purely using them as a training provider?
Graham
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Well it would be nice to think so! From what I can gather from the Astreus website and talking to people, there are an elite few who get asked to stay with Astreus after completing their T/R. Just depends on current demands and if they see potential in you I guess!
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The 100 hours scheme was once very appealing to me, however I have heard:
They say you're based at Gatwick, but you will end up flying from wherever they want yoo to, which more often than not will be somewhere other than Gatwick, all out of your own pocket.
They tell you 3/4 months to complete, but it is taking some people 8, 9 or 10 months to do it.
Basically I think they became a bit greedy and the course was over filled.
But if you do it you'll probably have a good chance getting a job afterwards - if you have patience and a fat wallet.
They say you're based at Gatwick, but you will end up flying from wherever they want yoo to, which more often than not will be somewhere other than Gatwick, all out of your own pocket.
They tell you 3/4 months to complete, but it is taking some people 8, 9 or 10 months to do it.
Basically I think they became a bit greedy and the course was over filled.
But if you do it you'll probably have a good chance getting a job afterwards - if you have patience and a fat wallet.