I started the full 14 exams whilst on a CFS tour. There was no guarantee of achieving the required 1000 hrs on a Captains tour in order to qualify for the 'FREE' Atpl.
I would say that although there are many irrelevant or outdated topics there is also a lot of good 'Gen' to be gained, much of which is just not covered in the Military FTS or even on a ME OCU. If nothing else it is all useful background knowledge.
I would definitely recommend Bristol as the place to do the course. Alex has a brain the size of a planet and the people he recruits are equally talented. If they can't get you through the exams then no one will!!!!
Also with careful use of ELCs the cost need not be huge.
For those thinking about it, bite the bullet and do the full set. You'll be a better pilot at the end!
