Originally Posted by
ProFlapOperator
Hello,
I am one of the MPL students from the UK due to come out early October. I just wanted to ask if you think things are currently getting better, and therefore despite being delayed over here for 6 weeks if it will be worth it in terms of the amount of flying we can get done when we arrive! We got told pretty much the same information you outlined in point 5 that they want better instructor student ratios so we can get more flying in. Are you seeing their actions lead to any improvements?
Also I saw you said you went out to Granada, I have a few friends out there now and they tell me they are flying through training which seems to be a shock since the situation was diabolical over there just a year ago!
All the best!
Don’t want to sound pessimistic but if you expect a 6-week delay to dramatically change the ratios you are probably mistaken! CAE spew the same **** to every class that gets delayed and 9 times out of 10 when the class eventually rocks up, there has been little to no change in situation.
The Granada guys are flying through training now because they’re basically the only ones out there, and the school is finally set up to teach them. When the first groups were sent out last year, they didn’t even have approval to teach, let alone enough planes and instructors.
Don’t trust a word CAE say when it comes to training/delays etc. Plan on core phase being longer than expected and just hope for the best. Some classes do get through with no delays, it’s just luck of the draw!
Either way when you do fly it’s great, just enjoy the journey & spending time with your mates, it’s a once in a lifetime experience.
Good luck and hopefully you have a smooth ride!