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Facilities are good though there are all the distractions of city life. Cost of living for me was £500/month including rent, bills and travelcard. The aviation groundschool is opposite the Tower of London at Tower Hill tube station, the main library and student union are a short walk to the north at Aldgate East tube station, which is all within walking distance of London Bridge and Liverpool St train stations... the nearest GA airfields depending in which quadrant of London you stay might be Stapleford, Elstree, Biggin Hill, Redhill, Southend, North Weald, etc.
i did my ATPLs at London Met and passed all 14 within 8 months of starting. The staff are all excellent in their knowledge and delivery of the subjects, some are tedious and boring but lessons are made to feel somewhat appealing.
the quality of the notes improved as i was doing my exams and are on par now with all the other schools. The pass rate is well above the average and if the goal of the school is for all students to achieve ATPL passes then they suceed.
Being in central london does mean expensive living and travel and lots of distractions (i and the 20 others in the class remember leaning out the top windows looking at the lovely female specimens walking along the street..
), then there is the local pubs for a well deserved friday afternoon beer..
it is one of te cheapest, go along and see what you think, listen to a class talk to some current students
Enjoy it
Spitty
the quality of the notes improved as i was doing my exams and are on par now with all the other schools. The pass rate is well above the average and if the goal of the school is for all students to achieve ATPL passes then they suceed.
Being in central london does mean expensive living and travel and lots of distractions (i and the 20 others in the class remember leaning out the top windows looking at the lovely female specimens walking along the street..
), then there is the local pubs for a well deserved friday afternoon beer..it is one of te cheapest, go along and see what you think, listen to a class talk to some current students
Enjoy it
Spitty
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Agree with Spit here. I even had the pleasure of meeting the merlin powered man at London Met 
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It may be worth doing a search on this one, it has been discussed a few times on PPRUNE.
.It may be worth doing a search on this one, it has been discussed a few times on PPRUNE.
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The cost of the course is very cheap compared to other academies across Europe. Does this give any clue to the quality of notes or facilities at LondonMet?
I have no doubt that staff is experienced and knowledgable, which is a big plus. However quality of facility and notes is also important.
Just a few quick questions:
Does LondonMet require the students to use their ATPL notes?
Who is the publisher of the ATPL notes used at LondonMet? Are they reputable?
The advertised cost of the course is £2450. Is this price correct? Are there any additional hidden costs (besides housing in London) that prospective students should know about?
What is the daily schedule of the students in the ATPL course?
- How many hours per day? Which days of the week?
I have no doubt that staff is experienced and knowledgable, which is a big plus. However quality of facility and notes is also important.
Just a few quick questions:
Does LondonMet require the students to use their ATPL notes?
Who is the publisher of the ATPL notes used at LondonMet? Are they reputable?
The advertised cost of the course is £2450. Is this price correct? Are there any additional hidden costs (besides housing in London) that prospective students should know about?
What is the daily schedule of the students in the ATPL course?
- How many hours per day? Which days of the week?
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MEA321,
There are no hidden costs that I can remember. I believe the course is cheaper because it is partly subsidised. It's a large university in central London. The facilities available are the same for all students attending the Uni, including atpl students. The notes are OK, nothing amazing. The Feedback was good and up-to-date in most subjects.
It's a significantly better place to study and be taught than a portacabin on an airfield I would say.
Most people on my course did OK. Lon Met are not motivated by profit as it's a University, not a flying school. They are proud of their results generally I think.
London is of course is an expensive city, so whereas you save on the course fees you'll probably spend more on socialising and accom etc...
Good Luck!
Biscuit
There are no hidden costs that I can remember. I believe the course is cheaper because it is partly subsidised. It's a large university in central London. The facilities available are the same for all students attending the Uni, including atpl students. The notes are OK, nothing amazing. The Feedback was good and up-to-date in most subjects.
It's a significantly better place to study and be taught than a portacabin on an airfield I would say.
Most people on my course did OK. Lon Met are not motivated by profit as it's a University, not a flying school. They are proud of their results generally I think.
London is of course is an expensive city, so whereas you save on the course fees you'll probably spend more on socialising and accom etc...
Good Luck!
Biscuit
you are provided with a set of fairly decent notes, whether you use them or another schools is of no interest, some other schools notes explain things in different ways which sometimes makes it easier to understand
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Dear MEA321
How are you doing and How is Lebanon doing whats the weather Like down there I have not been to Lebanon for almost 2 years now its making me sad But Money is Tight for me at the moment.
With regards to London Met University, They are really good I have friends that go there althought not specifically for the Pilot Courses Never the less they are pretty good, London Met was established only 2 years ago as a merger between the University of East London and Another University, a Lot of money has gone into thier London Holloway Campus London Hollow way is pretty expensive to be honest anywhere near University in London is Pretty expensive I know this Because I have been in London for well over 9 Years and I know, I have lived in Bristol to do my JAR 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering lisence but it fell through for me, then I have been to norwich for the same reason again it did not go well for me.
I am still considering wether I want to stay Living with my parents through any Pilot course I do or do I want to live away, I guess The answear is the second one, With London Met they have a Foundation and Full degree in Aviation management which includes all the Modules you need for your ATPL again that is always an option for you if you want a degree with your ATPL, I am considering wether or not to do the degree route or Just Do my ATPL Modules.
Either way London is recomended but please make sure to budget for at least 160 British Pounds per week to have any chance of Enjoying life in London and most of all to survive as Accomodation in central London is a Killer but if you go to places on the outer Layer of London like Leyton, Ealing acton then you might get away with a 60 to 80 per weeks just on rent, I am looking at considering Bristol Ground School or Cabair in Bournmouth they offer a residential Course for like 2 Thousend and I believe accomodation in that area is pretty cheap and as For transport if you do come over and We end up going to the same place I dont mind giving you a lift, as for me currently I am working like a slave to pay off some bank depts and also to save money as I am doing my PPL in April sometime which I am looking forward to, so That come september or June I can start my ATPL course and hopefully after that who knows wether or not MEA would Hire a Dual Lebanese Bristish who speaks 4 languages.
I was considering Air Ivoire from the Ivory Coast as I was Born there but with all the troubles at the moment that is a Big No No.
You know that the Lebanese and Syrian Goverments have signed a deal in which to create a Low cost Airline that Flies between Beirut international to Damascus using 50 to 70 seater Turbo props and My sources tell me MenaJet will finally get its act Together and creat even more chances of employment for the Lebanese Pilots of the Future so wich Ever choice you make please get in touch as I dont mind Helping you out if you need any help with paper work or Settling in well best of Luck my Fello Lebanese.
Kind regards
AirLebanon
How are you doing and How is Lebanon doing whats the weather Like down there I have not been to Lebanon for almost 2 years now its making me sad But Money is Tight for me at the moment.
With regards to London Met University, They are really good I have friends that go there althought not specifically for the Pilot Courses Never the less they are pretty good, London Met was established only 2 years ago as a merger between the University of East London and Another University, a Lot of money has gone into thier London Holloway Campus London Hollow way is pretty expensive to be honest anywhere near University in London is Pretty expensive I know this Because I have been in London for well over 9 Years and I know, I have lived in Bristol to do my JAR 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering lisence but it fell through for me, then I have been to norwich for the same reason again it did not go well for me.
I am still considering wether I want to stay Living with my parents through any Pilot course I do or do I want to live away, I guess The answear is the second one, With London Met they have a Foundation and Full degree in Aviation management which includes all the Modules you need for your ATPL again that is always an option for you if you want a degree with your ATPL, I am considering wether or not to do the degree route or Just Do my ATPL Modules.
Either way London is recomended but please make sure to budget for at least 160 British Pounds per week to have any chance of Enjoying life in London and most of all to survive as Accomodation in central London is a Killer but if you go to places on the outer Layer of London like Leyton, Ealing acton then you might get away with a 60 to 80 per weeks just on rent, I am looking at considering Bristol Ground School or Cabair in Bournmouth they offer a residential Course for like 2 Thousend and I believe accomodation in that area is pretty cheap and as For transport if you do come over and We end up going to the same place I dont mind giving you a lift, as for me currently I am working like a slave to pay off some bank depts and also to save money as I am doing my PPL in April sometime which I am looking forward to, so That come september or June I can start my ATPL course and hopefully after that who knows wether or not MEA would Hire a Dual Lebanese Bristish who speaks 4 languages.
I was considering Air Ivoire from the Ivory Coast as I was Born there but with all the troubles at the moment that is a Big No No.
You know that the Lebanese and Syrian Goverments have signed a deal in which to create a Low cost Airline that Flies between Beirut international to Damascus using 50 to 70 seater Turbo props and My sources tell me MenaJet will finally get its act Together and creat even more chances of employment for the Lebanese Pilots of the Future so wich Ever choice you make please get in touch as I dont mind Helping you out if you need any help with paper work or Settling in well best of Luck my Fello Lebanese.
Kind regards
AirLebanon
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I think the LMU course is the same (give or take a few ££) price as the GTS course in Bournmouth, and I believe their is now another Bournthmouth based operation as well. The CoL would be lower there and both based at an airfield!
GTS is www.gtserv.co.uk and the other is bournmouth college of air training (I think).
There is also a new operation (Pilot Ground Training) at Kemble (another airfield).
May give some other options at same course but lower living cost.
h-r
GTS is www.gtserv.co.uk and the other is bournmouth college of air training (I think).
There is also a new operation (Pilot Ground Training) at Kemble (another airfield).
May give some other options at same course but lower living cost.
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Full time ATPL in London Uni??
Hi
Has anyone attended the London Metropolitan University course for the Full time ground ATPL course? Would love to here any opinions on them and how the course is delivered by the instructors.
Thanks
Tinmouse.
Has anyone attended the London Metropolitan University course for the Full time ground ATPL course? Would love to here any opinions on them and how the course is delivered by the instructors.
Thanks
Tinmouse.
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Thanks CAT3C AUTOLAND,
I've read some of the previous posts from last year. However I believe they have changed there notes, and I'm wondering if there has been any instructor turnover?
Would love to here from anyone that is presently doing the course there now?
Thanks again.
Tinmouse.
I've read some of the previous posts from last year. However I believe they have changed there notes, and I'm wondering if there has been any instructor turnover?
Would love to here from anyone that is presently doing the course there now?
Thanks again.
Tinmouse.
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ATPL London Metropolitan University
Hay all, me again!
I would like to ask if anyone has completed the full time JAA ATPL ground school in London Metropolitan University. Can you tell me if it’s a good course? Any inside info would be useful from someone that has been there, pass rates, time to completion etc! I’m checking out the possibility of going there as I’ve been offered free accommodation nearby! I’m a bit concerned about them as they don’t specialize, any advice would be great!
Thanks in advance. Again!
Tinmouse.
I would like to ask if anyone has completed the full time JAA ATPL ground school in London Metropolitan University. Can you tell me if it’s a good course? Any inside info would be useful from someone that has been there, pass rates, time to completion etc! I’m checking out the possibility of going there as I’ve been offered free accommodation nearby! I’m a bit concerned about them as they don’t specialize, any advice would be great!
Thanks in advance. Again!
Tinmouse.
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London Metropolitan Uni Enterance exam
Hi,
I've received an application form from LMU for ATPL ground school. Included is the entry exam. Has anyone any experience with getting less than the pass mark (85%) on the exam. Do you get your deposit back if you get 75%? What happens if you fall the entry exam? It seems odd that they give you an exam paper to do which includes ATPL content, I mean you going there to study FOR the ATPL? Any help from someone that has done it would be great.
Also, It seems odd that you have to pay for the whole course up front, can you insist on paying per term?
Thanks in advance.
Tinmouse.
I've received an application form from LMU for ATPL ground school. Included is the entry exam. Has anyone any experience with getting less than the pass mark (85%) on the exam. Do you get your deposit back if you get 75%? What happens if you fall the entry exam? It seems odd that they give you an exam paper to do which includes ATPL content, I mean you going there to study FOR the ATPL? Any help from someone that has done it would be great.
Also, It seems odd that you have to pay for the whole course up front, can you insist on paying per term?
Thanks in advance.
Tinmouse.
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The idea of the entrance exam is to test your basic knowledge of maths and physics. Clearly some of the questions are with aviation content. It is not that difficult. After 20 years out of the education system I got 87%, with the wrong answers identified.
Though you send a deposit with your entrance paper answer sheet, they do not cash the cheque until you have passed the exam.
I believe it is the norm to pay up front for most residential courses.
When are you thinking of starting?
Though you send a deposit with your entrance paper answer sheet, they do not cash the cheque until you have passed the exam.
I believe it is the norm to pay up front for most residential courses.
When are you thinking of starting?
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Hi,
I'm currently at Met, just about to take my phase B exams and I can not recomend the place enough.. excellent tuition allowed me to pass my phase A exams first time with no probs at all..
Best of luck when you start
Will
I'm currently at Met, just about to take my phase B exams and I can not recomend the place enough.. excellent tuition allowed me to pass my phase A exams first time with no probs at all..
Best of luck when you start
Will
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Should be starting May 23rd.
Have you been?
Have you been?
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Oh my god don't believe these guys! It's probably Crappy Knappy! This place has a few good tutors but some dog awful ones too! Especially for Gen Nav and Performance, I went to Bournemouth for a revision course and the difference in results showed what a mistake this place was! The books and questions they hand out are full of errors! This was also the case for several people on my course! Like I said though, cpl of good younger tutors holding the place up!