Sigmar JAR
Miles
Not sure if you are one of the 'Famous Five' that I have read about on the very extensive and lengthy thread covered on 'Flying in IRL' that I was just kindly directed to? If so, hats off to you guys, there must have been a distinct feeling of being the guinea pigs on this one. I see the distinction that Sigmar is actually the FTO and not 43 ( which had a good many SA's getting excited at the thought of a JAA approved FTO down there.....unfortunately not).
Can I ask the following: Would you put a lot of the 'negative press' that this programme had received down to the ineffeciencies of Sigmar (uncertain and changed dates/ lack of real info) or are there other deeper problems with the school there that need ironing out? There was a lot of people with reservations, myself included, when I explored it, but I can't help feeling now that it's simply teething problems and no more?
You sound happy and content there which is reassuring, as unlike OAT & FTE, it's just too far to travel to check out. So there is that additional element of risk that when you get down there you won't like it, and it's by then too late. Are there any significant critisms or is all running smooth for the first group.
Any hidden snags? If you don't make min hours or have to sit additional exams, does it hit finances hard?
What major European airlines, if any, have cadets training there?
Appreciate the help and hope the PPL is going well
Dobo