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iTechno8
13th Jul 2020, 20:14
Hi everyone,
I'm planning to convert my ICAO CPL/IR to EASA frozen ATPL. I've been debating the different options for distance learning ATPL, I've narrowed it down to BGS and CATS. If anyone has any experience with any of these, can you please guide me out? There's about a different £900 between the two (BGS costs more), what's the major difference between both and is it worth the price hike?
CATS is also in London so it will be easier for me to attend the classes and examinations rather than travelling to Bristol, getting accommodation etc.

Some quality advice would be appreciated, thanks
Banana Joe
13th Jul 2020, 20:52
I did my ATPL exams with Bartolini Air and they used Bristol GS. Very good notes.
janrein
14th Jul 2020, 00:26
Happy to share my experience at the time - mind you over a decade ago - but I doubt it would be much different in these days.

Did my research among various distance learning options and made my choice for BGS knowing I paid more, it had been well worth it. A good part of the value for money I found in the revision courses which I did with BGS and their fantastic team of instructors. I needed to travel in from overseas, never regretted my choice.
rudestuff
14th Jul 2020, 05:40
I did CATS for the price but I used bgsonline. You're really just paying for a signature..
iTechno8
15th Jul 2020, 19:25
Thank you everyone! Your advice means a lot
parkfell
16th Jul 2020, 11:29
The UK CAA are probably losing a significant amount of income as you can sit exams anywhere in EASAland.
Why choose the more difficult style when easier solutions are available?

And I thought the whole point of EASA was all about standardisation and uniformity....
paco
17th Jul 2020, 07:42
There would appear to be a perceived value in passing the UK administered exams.

Nearly time for coffee....
bulldog89
17th Jul 2020, 09:06
Negan

Yeah, so much harder with 90% of the questions coming out from BGS last 200...
Mr. S
28th Jul 2020, 00:59
Cat3C at Gloucester seem a well recommended choice as well.
Specaircrew
9th Aug 2020, 11:39
CAT3C at Gloucester Airport will cater for your needs and have a good reputation, I suggest that you give their website a visit.