ProPilot CAA Atpl Distance learning good or bad?

[clkorm3]

Please can anyone enlighten me on coventrry propilot SCHOOL for distance learning school. I understand they deploy different method for distance learning I.e weekends For brush ups
Q1) how prompt was instructors to reply when you needed help?
Q2) what help was given.
Q3) is six days or 2 and 3 days enough for brush up for the duration of the course?
Q4) how was the notes/ quality of the notes? / animated videos helpful?
Q5) question bank they have is it similar to Bristol question bank?
Q6) Maths exam what does it involve?
Spoke to chief flying instructer and she was very professional and really helpful and gave me all the information so no doubt they appear to be very organised and professional. Just want an insight of current and previous students general review of their experience and it would help me immensely to make the decision.

[talkpedlar]

.. maybe you could move it to the appropriate forum?

[zerotohero]

How much are they charging?

Is Bristol not as option to you? as they are the Jedi masters!

[ashdaman]

if you already have a ipad they do a free mathematics app. im thinking of going there hopefully next month.
i went along to the open day at Coventry in December had a fantastic day and found it very informative and the staff where very professional..:):)

[captain geeko]

ProPilot hold open days every month, go and see them for yourself!

Unfortunately, I started my distance learning with another ground school who just sent out a huge pile of notes and then had no further contact me at all! I changed course provider as a result to ProPilot and haven't looked back.

ProPilot have a whole new approach to training which is different to what anyone else in the field offer. They actually train you to be a professional rather than just to pass exams (although they do that as well)! They have a vast amount of experienced instructors and seem to know what the airlines will be looking for in the very near future. As for the support that they offer their students it's second to none. If you need help with anything their response is always very fast and very helpful. The instructors know their stuff and have a great way of explaining the more complex parts of the course. Because I work full time the brush up course being split into 2-3 days for me which has been a huge help as part of it falls over a weekend as well meaning i can study more in my own time. The brush ups give you a chance to see where you are with your studies and to sort any problem areas out half way through the module.*

The question bank is done through ATPL online which I think is the same as Bristol. I would recommend the I pad version of the notes over the hard copy because you not only get the "A layer" with the videos (which are really helpful) but also you can get any updates/revisions quickly and easily.

Get your self to one of their open days you'll be impressed:ok:

[Graham@IDC]

The trouble with this kind of thread discussion is that most students only have experience of one school. Because they have nothing to compare their experience with, their comments good or bad don't really give you a comparison between schools.

Why not come along to the Flyer show at Heathrow on 30th April? All the big players will be there and you can spend time asking each ground school provider as much as you want. You can also look at their notes and software to see if you like it.

You should get a very good feel for which school you'd like to go for. There's nothing quite like chatting to people to get a sense who who you think you'll get on with the best.

[blagger]

Another vote for pro pilot - I've also studied with another school before and pro pilot are excellent in every respect. The advice above about just engaging with all schools is spot on - see whose notes you like and think you could work with, I'd also recommend visiting the actual ground school to see if you like the feel of the place and instructors. I also think pro pilot being based air side is a significant advantage as you actually go on aircraft for some consolidation.

[Gear Up Landing]

Anyone else think that the "captain geeko" reply looks a post from a pro pilot rep?

I went Bristol, the 2 week brush up worked for me. If you can't get 2 weeks off to visit Cheddar then a weekend brush up course may be your thing.

I think all schools will offer great material. I like a book that I can sit and read, others like CBT. At the end of the day it's about how much effort you put into it. Learn the subjects and you will pass well.

GUL

[Graham@IDC]

Cap'n Geeko is a genuine student at Propilot :ok: