Blackshirt,
Was in the area and had a look around a few weeks ago speaking to some of the staff and students.
Although I can't give you direct comparisions between them and other schools , I can give you my gut feelings...
I found the infrastructure (ie buildings/facilities etc) to be pleasant enough and I don't think I would have any trouble studying there..
I had a look at the 320 sim (almost finished) and was quite impressed by the effort that has obviously been put into it (I didn't fly it so I can't vouch for the flight model) and although not identical to the real thing (I am 320 type rated) was more than suitable for MCC purposes. Having said that, I did MCC on an old 737, and learning the skills of operating a big jet coming from a Seneca, think I would have found the Airbus a bit too radical (ie not at all like a big seneca!) for MCC. (It does however demand a high standard of crew awareness of flight modes etc and crew co-operation -I'm not saying that the Boeing doesn't, just highlighting some plus pts..!)
The local area is lovely (both socially and from a flying pt of view) with lots of airfields (ILS equipped too..) within a short flying time.
The students I spoke to seemed happy with their lot (maybe I only met the happy ones!) and without many of the gripes that some of my former classmates at a different (UK based) school seemed to have.
The weather was superb!! Ideal for VFR basic/Nav although I rather liked bumping around in real clouds for the IFR...
The course did seem to take a long time 18 months ish, I suppose this is due to lots of public holidays/siestas etc!!! Personally, I found 13 months was more than enough for me, but I guess it depends on the speed which you are happiest working at.
I'm not up to date with costs etc, but if you are willing to spend 18 months training (and lets face it, sadly there's little to rush out for now -but give it 2 years..?) enjoy living in a warm climate and are happy about coping with moving to a foreign country with all the social changes that entails (and complete an ATPL at the same time!) I'd certainly go and have a look around and judge for yourself. I guess you could plan a trip to Jerez whilst you are in Spain for a direct comparison.
For what it's worth IMHO choosing a venue for your ATPL is an extremely personal choice -what suits Peter won't necessarily suit Paul. I hope my rantings paint some picture of the place and good luck with course wherever you do it..
Ps So what is the sidestick for??
PPs Forgot to mention the Cabin Crew course..sorry ran out of spac <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">
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