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Old 13th May 2004, 11:56
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BillieBob
 
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Yet more marketing hype from eolas. How long do Aeromadrid take to complete the integrated ATPL course these days? Anything over 56 weeks is unreasonable.

Just to put things in perspective -

There's nothing special about the sim, I've flown it a few times. It's a Level D A320, just like every other Level D A320 in Europe (and elsewhere for that matter). As a matter of fact, it's actually owned by GECAT and operated by Aeromadrid under contract. There is also considerable doubt among training professionals whether it is really advantageous to do a MCC course on an advanced jet aeroplane.

Consider also that you will have to sit exams set directly from the Central Question Bank - the CAA employs two full-time experts whose main task is to translate the raw CQB questions into understandable English before including them in UK set exams.

Finally, if you take this route Spain will be your 'State of Licence Issue'. Nothing wrong with that except that all subsequent ratings and renewals will have to be handled by the DGAC in Madrid unless and until you formally change the state of licence issue. It's not difficult to do but it's extra expense and hassle.

If you go to Aeromadrid or Aerofan you will get the same licence and ratings as you would at any other JAA approved school. There's nothing inherently wrong with either organisation but you need to know allthe facts before making a decision.
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