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Old 7th August 2008, 15:01   #1 (permalink)
 
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Caledonian Advanced Pilot Training

Has any used or have knowledge of Caledonian Advanced Pilot Training school. I was thinking of doing an ATPL(H) modular GS. From other posts is seems like Bristol GS is highly rated, however, Caledonian seems to be primary helicopter and has some helicopter knowledgeable people on staff.

I was previously doing the course with another GS but because I had other commitments time went by and they were under the Interim arrangements which are coming to and end.
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Old 8th August 2008, 14:41   #2 (permalink)

 
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Hi there - seeing your location, what may be useful to you is that we now have an arrangement in place with Bristow Academy that allows you to do your consolidation weeks and exams in Florida. Of course, you can still do them in the UK if you wish, but that service is available.

Indeed, we are helicopter-only!

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Old 9th August 2008, 10:50   #3 (permalink)
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PM Sent.

I have started with CAPT for my ground school. So far seems to be going OK, if the weekly progress tests are anything to go by.

Having wondered about several schools, I met Phil at an air show (didn't know they were there) - that seemed to swing it for me. Knows his stuff and it is reflected in the quality of the material provided.

The writing style works for me, if asked Phil may make a sample available for people to get a feeling for the course material? Reading through one of the course module books when I was there was a help in deciding to go with CAPT.
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Old 9th August 2008, 11:53   #4 (permalink)
 
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RJC:

Thanks for the info.

Ken
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Old 9th August 2008, 16:01   #5 (permalink)

 
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A good point about the course material - I will get something available on the web site

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Old 11th October 2009, 16:54   #6 (permalink)
 
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Have any others used CAPT for their ATPL(H)? I like the look of their set up and would love to hear from any former or current students studying with them....?
THANKS
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Old 13th October 2009, 10:56   #7 (permalink)
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I live in the UK and have just returned from completing my PPL(H) with Cloud 9 Helicopters in Palm Beach Florida. Cloud 9 provided excellent training / facilities and I will be returning after Christmas to complete my IR and CPL. Geoff Painter (President of Cloud 9) has recommended CAPT (Phil Croucher) to me for ATPL studies. He rates Phil and his school very highly if this helps you to decide!

Best regards,

Gary Hartley
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Old 13th October 2009, 11:00   #8 (permalink)
 
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HARBRO - Is that JAA CPL and IR ?

Thanks.
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Old 13th October 2009, 11:09   #9 (permalink)
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If you go to CAPT you'll get an excellent service. Phil knows his stuff.
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Old 13th October 2009, 11:36   #10 (permalink)
 
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Thankyou gents for your comments
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