ATPL with Bristol.gs
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 978
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From: In the SIM
Gavin,
May be worth using the search function for this, as a lot has been said about BGS. I havent been there myself, however, have heard some excellent reports and have seen their notes, which are very good.
May be worth using the search function for this, as a lot has been said about BGS. I havent been there myself, however, have heard some excellent reports and have seen their notes, which are very good.
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 46
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From: UK
Brooker
Im currently studying ATPL groundschool at BGS, Mod 1, via their distance learning program.
The study material is good, the support is good. I cannot comment on any other schools as I have never studied with them. So far I certainly have no complaints (apart from the amount of bl**dy info you are expected to absorb!!!)
The only advice I could give is, while it helps to have good study material/support, which In my opinion BGS do supply, it is absolutely essential to be very highly self-motivated .....
pm me if you would like more specific feedback
Regards
K
Im currently studying ATPL groundschool at BGS, Mod 1, via their distance learning program.
The study material is good, the support is good. I cannot comment on any other schools as I have never studied with them. So far I certainly have no complaints (apart from the amount of bl**dy info you are expected to absorb!!!)
The only advice I could give is, while it helps to have good study material/support, which In my opinion BGS do supply, it is absolutely essential to be very highly self-motivated .....
pm me if you would like more specific feedback
Regards
K
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Ireland
BGS thumbs up!
You will not go wrong at Bristol.
A great team.
I rang Alex one year after the course for advise on IR training which incidentally saved me about 5 grand!
If the flying schools we entrust with our cash were as professional as BSG these forums wouldn't be rife with horror stories!!
Just a thought
A great team.
I rang Alex one year after the course for advise on IR training which incidentally saved me about 5 grand!
If the flying schools we entrust with our cash were as professional as BSG these forums wouldn't be rife with horror stories!!
Just a thought
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 21
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From: UK
How much does the two week brush up course with BGS help?
I read the notes and understand them, for the most part, although I dont get gyros! I just dont seem to be able to remember the stuff and I am on a tight schedule.
How much will the two week course help me? How much of the course do they cover?
Thanks
I read the notes and understand them, for the most part, although I dont get gyros! I just dont seem to be able to remember the stuff and I am on a tight schedule.
How much will the two week course help me? How much of the course do they cover?
Thanks

Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 911
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From: Bournemouth UK
highflyer27
If you're anything like me most of the stuff you've read, understood and forgotten by the next chapter.
Once you get on the brush up you'll find that 8 hours in the class room and 5 hours in the B & B every day is enough to bring everything flooding back.
As kissmysquirrel said they will also iron out any problems such as gyro's.
You'll be amazed at how much you know after the two weeks compared to before them.
Good Luck
If you're anything like me most of the stuff you've read, understood and forgotten by the next chapter.
Once you get on the brush up you'll find that 8 hours in the class room and 5 hours in the B & B every day is enough to bring everything flooding back.
As kissmysquirrel said they will also iron out any problems such as gyro's.
You'll be amazed at how much you know after the two weeks compared to before them.
Good Luck
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 32
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From: London,UK
Well, my big box of Module 1 from BGS thudded on my doorstep this morning.
My first impression is...WOW....The content looks very good, good quality paper,pictures etc. Using the CD-Rom and all the support on their forums/tutors is definately going to be a plus for me, as I'm a slow learner.
Its now down to me - no one else can do it but myself, I have all the tools and help needed, so starting next week, looking to do about 3-4 hours a night.
GV
My first impression is...WOW....The content looks very good, good quality paper,pictures etc. Using the CD-Rom and all the support on their forums/tutors is definately going to be a plus for me, as I'm a slow learner.
Its now down to me - no one else can do it but myself, I have all the tools and help needed, so starting next week, looking to do about 3-4 hours a night.
GV
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 51
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From: East Midlands
BGS = excellent.
They got me through all ATPLs first time, with a healthy average mark, despite me expecting some resits when I first saw the manuals!
Each 2 week crammer is invaluable for consolidating all you've learnt. Expect some late nights/early mornings, but all in a good cause.
I'm really pleased I chose BGS and can't recommend them enough.
They got me through all ATPLs first time, with a healthy average mark, despite me expecting some resits when I first saw the manuals!
Each 2 week crammer is invaluable for consolidating all you've learnt. Expect some late nights/early mornings, but all in a good cause.
I'm really pleased I chose BGS and can't recommend them enough.




