Emirates Flying School Updates

[Raptor8]

Hi abcxyc

Hi there abcxyc

The Emirates Flying School is indeed a part of the Emirates Aviation Services LLC. They have various services being provided, of which one is Flight Training. As Captain Bug Smasher rightfully stated they were known as the Emirates Flying School when they first started.

About the status of their PPL batches. They do have a waiting list of students currently on the list, patiently waiting to commence their respective courses. They don't have any fixed schedules for when the courses commence thanks to the AVIATION SYSTEM here and the number of delays that hinder the progress of the current students. Therefore I doubt it's their fault for it.
They usually run the ground school for 40 students at a time, generally on weekends for an approximate duration of 6 weeks. During which there are 2 exams which students have to score above 80% in order to proceed to flight training. They have just finished 2 consecutive batches of the PPL ground school recently and the successful ones are now undergoing flight training.
They operate Piper Cherokees out of Dubai International Airport. Since November 2007, things at the airport have become quite chaotic (to say the least), thanks to daily runway closures from about 11.30 am ~ 5.00 pm. Trying to fly during these times can become quite annoying, unless a very helpful batch of ATC guys are up there running the show. If not it can be virtually impossible !
Trying to fly before that won't happen either thanks to the number of morning departures.

Only the man above would know what other nonsense would come up.......


About the ELP (English Language Proficiency). Since the 05th of March 2008 anyone holding an ATC / Pilot License needs to meet a minimum level 4, in english language proficiency. (As per ICAO regulations) This regulation does not apply to individuals that don't operate internationally. PPL Holders generally don't operate internationally here in Dubai, therefore are exempt from ELP. However the local authorities have other ideas, which makes life for training institutes hell.
These ELP assessments require knowledge of Aviation English in order to reach a minimum level 4. If you don't, then individuals have to undergo approximately 96 hours of training. (Try telling an english speaker that and see what reaction you get)

I think the problem being faced now is where during the course do individuals get assessed? The beginning, which will ruin careers (or delay them), or midway, which can do the same.....
I doubt there are any talks going on as I doubt decisions at a higher (authority) level have been made yet. Therefore I doubt any decisions from the flying schools will make a difference.

As you can probably make out, the SYSTEM around here doesn't run as smoothly as everyone thinks it should run.
Along with the delays at the airport and then silly hindrances such as the above which causes severe delays to students the only advice that I can give you, is to be patient. If that doesn't help then seek greener pastures for your flight training.

The Emirates Flying School is a very good flight training organisation, with exceptional standards. I know as I have received flight training there, however I guess the airport & system that they are stuck in....... is just not helping !

I hope that the above helps you.....abcxyc.
Give us a shout if you require any more information....

Bye & take care for now.

Raptor8