Help in choosing a pilot training school
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Help in choosing a pilot training school
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Currently I am working as software Engineer. I would like become a pilot( My dream job). Can any one suggest me joining
UNIQUE FLIGHT ACADEMY, NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA for my pilot training. I heard that it is easy to build hours in South Africa ( Working as an instructor, there are more charter companies, etc..)
Whether South Africa follows JAA standard which is worlds the best standard and many europians are getting trained in south africa
I got this info from local aviation consultant.
Can anybody please validate the above information and provide their valuable suggetions.
I would appreciate any help on the above. Thanks in advance.
Currently I am working as software Engineer. I would like become a pilot( My dream job). Can any one suggest me joining
UNIQUE FLIGHT ACADEMY, NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA for my pilot training. I heard that it is easy to build hours in South Africa ( Working as an instructor, there are more charter companies, etc..)
Whether South Africa follows JAA standard which is worlds the best standard and many europians are getting trained in south africa
I got this info from local aviation consultant.
Can anybody please validate the above information and provide their valuable suggetions.
I would appreciate any help on the above. Thanks in advance.
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I would recommend Babcock CFA @ Grand Central in SA.
I just finished my training there and I must say it was of the highest standards. Ground school's very comprehensive, a/c maintenance also on point. Not a single incident while I was there. They also dont bend the rules. Location's also advantageous as SACAA's nearby so you dont have to travel to write your exams. Good luck
www.flyingacademy.co.za
I just finished my training there and I must say it was of the highest standards. Ground school's very comprehensive, a/c maintenance also on point. Not a single incident while I was there. They also dont bend the rules. Location's also advantageous as SACAA's nearby so you dont have to travel to write your exams. Good luck
www.flyingacademy.co.za
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Thank you so much for the replies. Could you plz tell when would be the right time to go for my pilot trainig to South Africa in future (As South Africa is in recession now) I am ready to wait for an year also.
The reason that I am choosing South Africa for my pilot training is I could gain work experience over there, I do not want to come back to India with just 200 hours. I would like do my ATPL also in south Africa. Would it be a better idea or not? I do not have any money in my pocket. I have to take a loan from the bank.
How long it would take to convert SACA CPL or ATPL license to Indian DGCA CPL or ATPL license.
Thanks in advance
The reason that I am choosing South Africa for my pilot training is I could gain work experience over there, I do not want to come back to India with just 200 hours. I would like do my ATPL also in south Africa. Would it be a better idea or not? I do not have any money in my pocket. I have to take a loan from the bank.
How long it would take to convert SACA CPL or ATPL license to Indian DGCA CPL or ATPL license.
Thanks in advance
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The reason that I am choosing South Africa for my pilot training is I could gain work experience over there, I do not want to come back to India with just 200 hours
In that case I suggest going to US under J1 visa.
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To finally go for an indian ATPL, Chileno is right !!!
Go for a US ATPL, and you can build hours there, your ATPL will be worldwide accepted
If you plan to work in Europe go for a JAR ATPL
Go for a US ATPL, and you can build hours there, your ATPL will be worldwide accepted
If you plan to work in Europe go for a JAR ATPL
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but I heard that South African standards are better and alomost equal to to europian standards (world's highly recomonded standards)
The cost of pilot training in south africa is cheeper than US standards -The other reason that I am considering South Africa
What is Chileno?
Thanks in advance.
The cost of pilot training in south africa is cheeper than US standards -The other reason that I am considering South Africa
What is Chileno?
Thanks in advance.
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any and all that have flown in any part of Africa, know that SA is the best that the entire continent can offer. That said...
"Whether South Africa follows JAA standard which is worlds the best standard and many europians are getting trained in south africa"...
seems a rather short-sighted comment...trained plenty of europeans, americans, indians, chinese...and never once has the "head office" ever complained about a 'below standards" candidate.
"world's best" is a misnomer, minus the grammar and spelling mistake...
open your eyes, my friend...
"Whether South Africa follows JAA standard which is worlds the best standard and many europians are getting trained in south africa"...
seems a rather short-sighted comment...trained plenty of europeans, americans, indians, chinese...and never once has the "head office" ever complained about a 'below standards" candidate.
"world's best" is a misnomer, minus the grammar and spelling mistake...
open your eyes, my friend...
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My sincere apologies to you Chileno 777
No problem.
but I heard that South African standards are better and alomost equal to to europian standards (world's highly recomonded standards)
South Africa has very good training, but the two references in the world are the JAA and the FAA license although they have different approaches to the pilot training.
The cost of pilot training in south africa is cheeper than US standards -The other reason that I am considering South Africa
It is true, but you could finish your training in US in a shorter time hence saving money in living costs.
If you decide to go to SA, when choosing your schools pls take into consideration the weather because it can seriously delay your training.
Good luck.
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Thank you so much. You have provided me a valuable info that I have been looking for.
I have decided to do my pilot training in South Africa.
I have plenty of time after my job. So I would like to do self study before I go and join some school. Is it recomonded? If So can anyone suggest me how to start with? What are the books that I have to read as per SACA.
Please give me list of all the books that I have to read for my pilot training and suggest me which one to start first for (SPL, PPL, CPL and ATPL)
Thanks in advance
I have decided to do my pilot training in South Africa.
I have plenty of time after my job. So I would like to do self study before I go and join some school. Is it recomonded? If So can anyone suggest me how to start with? What are the books that I have to read as per SACA.
Please give me list of all the books that I have to read for my pilot training and suggest me which one to start first for (SPL, PPL, CPL and ATPL)
Thanks in advance
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So I would like to do self study before I go and join some school. Is it recomonded?
For PPL, I used the Air Pilot’s Manual (ex Trevor Tom) volumes 1,2,3,4 and the Avex Air Training Private Pilot Licence books.
For CPL I studied by The Avex CPL Notes and used the FTC books (mainly) for questions.
Also suggest you to buy the swales software PPL &CPL mock exam…but do not write any CAA exam if you are not scoring at least 90% on swales.
Good luck.
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Thank you so much Cheleno. How do I get these books. Do I get these books in India? I prefer to read hrad copies than soft copies.
Thanks in advance
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How do I get these books. Do I get these books in India?/
Anyway did it for you....
Study Notes - Avex Air
Air Pilot's Manuals - Air Pilot Manuals - Trevor Thom Manuals - Pilot Warehouse
Home ... swales
I am not in India hence do not know if you will be able to get them there.
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Thanks you so much Chileno. If you have any additional information regarding the books please let me know. I am going to buy these books and start self study before I join any pilot training school.
Onne again thanks you very much.
Onne again thanks you very much.
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Can some body provide their valuable additional information on books and materials for self study.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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For PPL training the Trevor Thom books are an excellent reference. I used the AVEX notes for the COM and ATPL and they were sufficiently detailed to pass the exams without attending any lectures (that was 11 years ago mind you - couldn't comment on how the syllabus has changed since then).
I would suggest once you have decided which school to do your training at, that you contact them directly - they may have their own notes or preferred reference material.
Lastly - when considering where you do your training an important factor is where you will eventually fly. A JAR licence is relevant to Europe, but many countries in Asia for instance only require a ICAO compliant licence (which the SA licence is). If your intention is to work in SA to build hours you might come up against work permit problems. However, there is hour building work available in other countries in Africa such as Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana etc. were the work permit is less of an issue.
Good luck - SA is a great place to learn how to fly.
I would suggest once you have decided which school to do your training at, that you contact them directly - they may have their own notes or preferred reference material.
Lastly - when considering where you do your training an important factor is where you will eventually fly. A JAR licence is relevant to Europe, but many countries in Asia for instance only require a ICAO compliant licence (which the SA licence is). If your intention is to work in SA to build hours you might come up against work permit problems. However, there is hour building work available in other countries in Africa such as Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana etc. were the work permit is less of an issue.
Good luck - SA is a great place to learn how to fly.
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Good operation at Petit
Heard there's a really good operation running in Petit called International Aviation Training Academy. You might want to try them. Good luck and SA really is a great place to learn to fly!
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FOR CPl FROM SA
Dear Krishna
i m working as S/f Engineer,
i am near to finalize the UNIQUE FLIGHT ACADEMY, NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA for my pilot training so are you going there or some other club.
can you suggest me the some more best flying club in SA.
what's your planning , when u r going?
Thanks
i m working as S/f Engineer,
i am near to finalize the UNIQUE FLIGHT ACADEMY, NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA for my pilot training so are you going there or some other club.
can you suggest me the some more best flying club in SA.
what's your planning , when u r going?
Thanks
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