EASA Part 66 "B1" Distance Learning?
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EASA Part 66 "B1" Distance Learning?
I'm currently serving in the RAF as a propulsion technician and have been for the last 17 years. I intend to leave in about 2 year’s time and would like to get my EASA part 66 before I go. I know this is a tight time frame, but I think it's achievable.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a distance learning provider for all the study materials and tutors. I am considering using Licence by Post. Are they a good choice or are there better alternatives?
Many Thanks.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a distance learning provider for all the study materials and tutors. I am considering using Licence by Post. Are they a good choice or are there better alternatives?
Many Thanks.
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I recommend that you don't ever stick with just any one source of study material be it Oxford, LBP, ATC Perth or whatever.
There are a bunch of well known reference books that you'll need to get a hold of, they'll be listed in the License notes you get from any of the well known providers and of course a set of CAAIPS will never go amiss (Down loadable for free off the CAA site).
If you find yourself struggling with any given module, the mob should fork out for an "in-house" course as past of your re-settlement when you get into your last 18 months - well they use to!
I did mine after I got out and I think it would be easier to get your head around the legislation side of things if you were working within the system, the amount of tea breaks and lunch breaks I gave up to visit the tech library of my various locations still makes me shudder! Plus there is always experienced license holders to pester for info.
Good luck though it's worth the slog if you want to remain in the game.
There are a bunch of well known reference books that you'll need to get a hold of, they'll be listed in the License notes you get from any of the well known providers and of course a set of CAAIPS will never go amiss (Down loadable for free off the CAA site).
If you find yourself struggling with any given module, the mob should fork out for an "in-house" course as past of your re-settlement when you get into your last 18 months - well they use to!
I did mine after I got out and I think it would be easier to get your head around the legislation side of things if you were working within the system, the amount of tea breaks and lunch breaks I gave up to visit the tech library of my various locations still makes me shudder! Plus there is always experienced license holders to pester for info.
Good luck though it's worth the slog if you want to remain in the game.
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I agree with Vortechs advice.
I did a number of years in the mob but soon realised that a 22 year plus career was not for me. Quite literally you could be throwing away hundreds of thousands of pounds in loss of earnings by hanging it out for the pension so I decided to get licensed and left for pastures new.
I used predominantly LBP notes for my licenses but it soon became apparent that I wouldn't stand a chance of passing the CAA exams unless I supplemented my studies with some material from other sources. You cannot put all your eggs in one basket and I spent literally hundreds of pounds on books and notes from other providers. Have a look HERE, the Jeppesen and EHJ Pallett range are exceptional quality and don't forget Rolls Royce - The Jet Engine (the CAA's bible for module 15).
Getting licensed is no walk in the park, it can be a slog at times but it sure is worth the effort.
Good luck!!
I did a number of years in the mob but soon realised that a 22 year plus career was not for me. Quite literally you could be throwing away hundreds of thousands of pounds in loss of earnings by hanging it out for the pension so I decided to get licensed and left for pastures new.
I used predominantly LBP notes for my licenses but it soon became apparent that I wouldn't stand a chance of passing the CAA exams unless I supplemented my studies with some material from other sources. You cannot put all your eggs in one basket and I spent literally hundreds of pounds on books and notes from other providers. Have a look HERE, the Jeppesen and EHJ Pallett range are exceptional quality and don't forget Rolls Royce - The Jet Engine (the CAA's bible for module 15).
Getting licensed is no walk in the park, it can be a slog at times but it sure is worth the effort.
Good luck!!
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Good plan. I'm leaving the mob soon and I have just been given employment from my 1st interview. All because I have passed most of my Part-66 modules. I used an ELC to pay for LBP notes, modules 1 to 10. I'm a sootie with X500 and found that I didn't need the full package from LBP, but with not a lot of advice going around 2 years ago I blindly followed them. For Modules 1 to 6 I found the notes useful but never used the tutors at all. I sat M10 at Perth college using the £175 SLC, I broke even by the time I claimed my expenses. For M8 their notes were next to useless and I used the book Mechanics of Flight by AC Kermode. For modules 7, 9 and 12, I'm doing the full time course at Perth and I'm getting the RAF to pay for most of it using an ELC, SLC and my resettlement money. Thats 10 weeks in total at AST in Perth. When studying for for the CAA exams I also used club66pro.co.uk. This website was invaluable when it came to revision questions. Also as mentioned, airmech.co.uk is a good place for advice and you get a 20% discount at AST in Perth for registering. For m15, gas turbines, I've bought the Rolls Royce book. I haven't sat the exam yet, but the practice questions seem pretty straight forward for a sooty.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Sounds like you have a good plan there MW. I echo what's been said by other folks here. I have just finished in the RAF myself as a JT sootie and am going to be working for an Airline while finishing off my B1. I am under no illusions that it's going to be a tough slog for a few years, but the result is worth it. I too got some starting notes from LBP a few years back but I just did not find them any good as a sole learning aid. Mechanics of Flight by AC Kermode is a must have book in your study pack. Club 66 is definatly worth getting registerd with also, for revision help. I also registerd with, Part 66 now, online training. The notes are good and I find them easy to understand plus you have online tuition help too. They do have a good book list on site also, for referance purposes. Good luck to you.
For those doing Helicopter modules:
"The Helicopter. History, Piloting and How it Flies"
by John Fay
A bit dated but has excellent and easy descriptions of everything you need to know of the mechanics of helicopters.
"The Helicopter. History, Piloting and How it Flies"
by John Fay
A bit dated but has excellent and easy descriptions of everything you need to know of the mechanics of helicopters.
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As a 'retired' a & c lic engineer . I did the old ARB lic which I studied for with help from SLAET (RR Spey Course)and the RAF pre release training scheme. I would take advantage of any assistance that should be your entitlement especially as you have the time in hand. A little bit of contracting may also be worthwhile to check out first hand what the go is and meeting some engineers who can give some first hand advice is also good.
Take a keen interest in all aspects of avionics as well .
There is unlimited info available now care of the internet but the main thing is to get the qualifications that opens the doors!!
Best of luck
Take a keen interest in all aspects of avionics as well .
There is unlimited info available now care of the internet but the main thing is to get the qualifications that opens the doors!!
Best of luck
