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Old 19th April 2004 | 11:38
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I suggest you do a search on integrated/modular training debate on this forum. A certain school tried to sell me a completely inappropriate integrated course, before I knew the difference, without even mentioning their own modular training, and the two you seem to be consulting with both have an interest in you going integrated (if only because it is easy to change schools from a modular course as you learn about the industry while you train). You really need to consider whether there is any advantage at all to the extra £12,000+ you will spend by going integrated, but with some balance to the advice.

I am employed by a modular-only FTO, so don't trust what I say, assume I am marketing the modular course. Look into this with some of the unbiased observers here (eg Scroggs, Danny) who have commented. Ask the integrated providers what the advantage is either online here (Oxford Blue works for OATS, Keith.Williams for CCAT although he is in their modular course area) to keep them away from indefensible marketing comments or ask them on the phone and repeat what they say here for informed criticism.

Note the reason I give this advice is that I am still, 4 years later, annoyed with an FTO for basically trying to use my lack of knowledge of flight training to get me on their integrated course (when I had 180 hours fixed-wing they shoul have known it was not appropriate!) when they could perfectly easily have offered me modular training. They never tried to tell me the difference. I hope the FTOs are not doing the same to you.
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