Hi Jim
I went to AAE ... for 3 days!
Did the brain tests and class 1 medical, and started the theory training, but after 3 days found out that I would only be getting a Portuguese ATPL licence issued by the Portuguese CAA (INAC)! No good to me, as I would have had to take the JAA ATPL exams when back in the UK and another Class 1 medical!
Another thing, they prefer to talk Portuguese!
The school is top dollar though! 18 new aircraft, new school building! Its all great! just a shame that they told a few lies about what licence I would get at the end of it!
Weather is great most of the year!
The psychometric tests arent too tough, takes about 5 hours though!!
Good luck!