I am constantly hearing negative stories about flight training, so I thought i would put pen to paper with a positive report for the benefit of those looking to do a CPL/IR in england. I know how hard it is to find the right school and doesn't it always seem as though everyone seems has the best advice for you(and isn't it always contradictory)?
I have just finished my CPL/IR at PAT in bournemouth. It would be criminal of me not to pass on some feedback to other wannabees about this school. The school came highly reccomended to me not only by word of mouth from trainee pilots, but also some quite senior figures in the ailine industry. Prior to going to PAT, i had a PPL IMC and those infernal exams under my belt, so it was a straightforward brief: CPL, multi and IR. I went down there to have a look at the place and the first impression i got was one of utmost professionalism. After looking around, meeting the staff, aircraft, simulator and dog, I decided to sign up. I can wholeheartedly say that i made the right choice.
One of the key things for me about the school is that the instructers are all career instructers. Throughout my training i had two instructers for the CPL and IR. The fact that i got first time passes in minimum hours for both speaks volume about the quality of instruction. The instructors usually have 2 students each, so they were able to invest plenty of time in me. The aircraft are BE76's and 24's and are in great shape. Throughout the training i felt as though i was a VIP customer and not just another pilot on the "conveyor belt".
I am posting this on prune because the testimony of a satisfied customer is hard to come by. I would have to say that as a very happy customer i would say this: definately check them out.
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