CAT3C AUTOLAND
17th May 2000, 00:45
Greetings, fellow pilots and wannabes.
If anyone is interested, I have some information regarding the ‘elite program’ currently being promoted by PPSC, PAT and Pan Am flight training academy. If you are considering self-sponsorship for a frozen ATPL and have had the brochure for the elite program you may be interested in what I have to say.
I myself will be embarking on a professional pilot’s course next year and have been checking out a few schools. I came across PPSC, which, I am sure you all know as a very good ground school for all the TECH and NAV tuition for ATPL examinations. They have teamed up with Professional Air Training at Bournemouth and Pan Am in Florida to conduct a modular course for a frozen JAR ATPL for a very reasonable £35.5K! Please note, that things like accommodation in the UK and exam fees, flying and written, are not included but it should still work out less than £40K. Also note that an MCC course is included and is conducted at Southampton in a 6 axis all singing all dancing turbo-prop simulator, not sure on aircraft type yet!
Anyway, I have been to Bournemouth and checked things out down there and it seems to be good. The people there were very receptive and I had the chance to talk with an X student, who praised the school for their professionalism and quality. More importantly, I have recently been to the US and checked out the fair weather base at Pan Am Vero Beach Florida, who conduct all the single engine training. I thought this portion might be of interest to people who would not get the chance to visit the school in Florida (on saying that, it is highly recommended you check out a school who is going to take £35K off you!). I must admit I was most impressed with this establishment. Two English guys, who are very knowledgeable about JAR and the requirements, manage the course in Florida, which is encouraging. From my lengthy conversation with them, I got good vibes! Some places I have been to only seem to be interested in one thing, your money, but I did not get that impression off these guys. The complex is good with briefing rooms and visual aids. On saying that, as I speak, Pan Am are building a brand new complex in Fort Pierce, just south of Vero Beach to house their new school. This complex includes apartments with all the mod cons you would expect and it sounds great! What can I say about the aircraft? Well, they are fantastic! They are about a third of the way through replacing all their single engine trainers (Piper Warriors) with brand spanking new Piper Archer 3’s. I went on board one of their new aircraft and they are excellent. Not only do you get the smell of brand new interior and super clear polished instruments, but they all house 2 all singing, all dancing GPS units with full colour moving maps! At about this time next year, they will have replaced all their aircraft with brand new aircraft.
The overall picture of this program from my point of view is a good one! I would be interested in anyone else’s opinion if they have been to any of these places. Obviously my opinion is only one, and it will be open to criticism, but the vibes I got from these places were good and wanted to share it with all you guys and gals. Some of you may have been thinking about this program, I don’t know, but if you are then the above will be of interest to you.
Anyway I have waffled enough, happy flying all, any comments or opinions are welcome.
‘Decide’
‘Land’
CAT3C AUTOLAND.
Peeps,
I would like to add to this thread, as I have had a couple of e-mails regarding pricing. I posted this back in May of last year, and the price of the course has risen, I think it is now in the region of £39K, so please note that. Feed back from various individuals would also indicate good vibes and this is from people who have trained with these organisations, but there have been teething problems. Things to bare in mind I guess.
Thank you :)
[This message has been edited by CAT3C AUTOLAND (edited 03 January 2001).]
If anyone is interested, I have some information regarding the ‘elite program’ currently being promoted by PPSC, PAT and Pan Am flight training academy. If you are considering self-sponsorship for a frozen ATPL and have had the brochure for the elite program you may be interested in what I have to say.
I myself will be embarking on a professional pilot’s course next year and have been checking out a few schools. I came across PPSC, which, I am sure you all know as a very good ground school for all the TECH and NAV tuition for ATPL examinations. They have teamed up with Professional Air Training at Bournemouth and Pan Am in Florida to conduct a modular course for a frozen JAR ATPL for a very reasonable £35.5K! Please note, that things like accommodation in the UK and exam fees, flying and written, are not included but it should still work out less than £40K. Also note that an MCC course is included and is conducted at Southampton in a 6 axis all singing all dancing turbo-prop simulator, not sure on aircraft type yet!
Anyway, I have been to Bournemouth and checked things out down there and it seems to be good. The people there were very receptive and I had the chance to talk with an X student, who praised the school for their professionalism and quality. More importantly, I have recently been to the US and checked out the fair weather base at Pan Am Vero Beach Florida, who conduct all the single engine training. I thought this portion might be of interest to people who would not get the chance to visit the school in Florida (on saying that, it is highly recommended you check out a school who is going to take £35K off you!). I must admit I was most impressed with this establishment. Two English guys, who are very knowledgeable about JAR and the requirements, manage the course in Florida, which is encouraging. From my lengthy conversation with them, I got good vibes! Some places I have been to only seem to be interested in one thing, your money, but I did not get that impression off these guys. The complex is good with briefing rooms and visual aids. On saying that, as I speak, Pan Am are building a brand new complex in Fort Pierce, just south of Vero Beach to house their new school. This complex includes apartments with all the mod cons you would expect and it sounds great! What can I say about the aircraft? Well, they are fantastic! They are about a third of the way through replacing all their single engine trainers (Piper Warriors) with brand spanking new Piper Archer 3’s. I went on board one of their new aircraft and they are excellent. Not only do you get the smell of brand new interior and super clear polished instruments, but they all house 2 all singing, all dancing GPS units with full colour moving maps! At about this time next year, they will have replaced all their aircraft with brand new aircraft.
The overall picture of this program from my point of view is a good one! I would be interested in anyone else’s opinion if they have been to any of these places. Obviously my opinion is only one, and it will be open to criticism, but the vibes I got from these places were good and wanted to share it with all you guys and gals. Some of you may have been thinking about this program, I don’t know, but if you are then the above will be of interest to you.
Anyway I have waffled enough, happy flying all, any comments or opinions are welcome.
‘Decide’
‘Land’
CAT3C AUTOLAND.
Peeps,
I would like to add to this thread, as I have had a couple of e-mails regarding pricing. I posted this back in May of last year, and the price of the course has risen, I think it is now in the region of £39K, so please note that. Feed back from various individuals would also indicate good vibes and this is from people who have trained with these organisations, but there have been teething problems. Things to bare in mind I guess.
Thank you :)
[This message has been edited by CAT3C AUTOLAND (edited 03 January 2001).]