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Old 13th June 2006 | 03:20
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badgerpuppy
 
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: uk
Dude,

Did my FIC there some time ago now. Since then have operated in many different capacities within the industry and as a result have completed many courses, single pilot, multi pilot, european work, long haul, but have never ever ever been so well prepared for any test or job at any point in my career before and since. The flying is very physical and highly accuarate, they don't accept any rubbish. You will be taught how to brief PROPERLY, including good use of colour, straight lines, facing the students when you are talking, facilitation, etc. The course material is comprehensive as it is the same stuff which is issued to the guys going through the standards department. All the guys there were approachable and were ready to help, the chief pilot TW if he is still there is well worth listening to. You will probably have an instructor assigned to you for the duration, rather than some guy at some pokey airfield who flies for an airline and can't spare the time.

If you want to be a good instructor, not just chaff from another moneygrabber, this is the real deal. It IS hard work, it IS fun and it IS well worth it! You will feel ten feet tall when you walk out of the gates at the end.

Honestly, not a bad way to start a career. (if that is what you are doing).

Good Luck.

BP.
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