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You can stay on airfield for 70quid a week, not bad accomodation either.
stay in the white house oposite the fuel pumps or the newer student rooms in the sfc main building. Real nice atmosphere and no complaints.
Loved every minute of SFC, and cant recommend it enough.
stay in the white house oposite the fuel pumps or the newer student rooms in the sfc main building. Real nice atmosphere and no complaints.
Loved every minute of SFC, and cant recommend it enough.
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London !!!
Y'all really nice and helpful. I apprecaite your advice. But can anyone pay attention to what I am currently asking ???
Accommodation in London for the ATPL gs.
Thanx y'all
Accommodation in London for the ATPL gs.
Thanx y'all
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London Accommodation
AP,
I think you've got three main choices:
1 - Accommodation supplied by SFC (Someone previously suggested £70 per week)
2 - LMU Student Halls
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation/
(Looking at around £80-£90 per week)
3 - Contact a london lettings agency (Probably looking at no less than £100 per week.)
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I think you've got three main choices:
1 - Accommodation supplied by SFC (Someone previously suggested £70 per week)
2 - LMU Student Halls
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation/
(Looking at around £80-£90 per week)
3 - Contact a london lettings agency (Probably looking at no less than £100 per week.)
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More Stapleford Advice Please
Stapleford sounds like an excellent place to train, can anyone tell me is it possible to live in the Stapleford accommodation and commute to the university for ground school or is that not practical?
Are there any Stapleford graduates reading this that have gone on to find full time employment? If so please don’t be shy, share your story with us:
When did you graduate?
How long did you spend under training?
How long did you wait after graduating before landing the first job?
Did Stapleford help you to get the first job or did you do it all by yourself?
How old were you when you graduated (age is a sticky point for me as I’m coming to aviation late in life as a career change)?
As far as the question how can some schools charge 60k when others charge 30k goes then I honestly think that the simple answer is ‘Because They Can’, if people are willing to pay 60k for your product or service then you are not going to charge 30k for it. I recently (December 2005) attended open days at OAT and CabAir, very impressive affairs they were too and there seemed to be an awful lot of people willing to spend 60k. Maybe the slick marketing and hype are working and maybe Stapleford are missing a trick. Whether or not you feel that the kudos of having a big name on your cv and an integrated course plus the extras that may be offered (free re-qualification after a year, employment assistance etc) are worth the extra 30k is a personal decision, if it means the difference between landing a fist job and going on the dole then the answer is yes.
I am currently working abroad and am due to return to the UK in March 2006, I will definitely be arranging a visit to Stapleford and probably to Atlantic Flight Training when I return.
To those of you who are training at Stapleford I sincerely hope that you have the same luck as the Stapleford graduates that have gone onto full time employment and that your self belief, hard work and considerable investment all pay off with interest.
Are there any Stapleford graduates reading this that have gone on to find full time employment? If so please don’t be shy, share your story with us:
When did you graduate?
How long did you spend under training?
How long did you wait after graduating before landing the first job?
Did Stapleford help you to get the first job or did you do it all by yourself?
How old were you when you graduated (age is a sticky point for me as I’m coming to aviation late in life as a career change)?
As far as the question how can some schools charge 60k when others charge 30k goes then I honestly think that the simple answer is ‘Because They Can’, if people are willing to pay 60k for your product or service then you are not going to charge 30k for it. I recently (December 2005) attended open days at OAT and CabAir, very impressive affairs they were too and there seemed to be an awful lot of people willing to spend 60k. Maybe the slick marketing and hype are working and maybe Stapleford are missing a trick. Whether or not you feel that the kudos of having a big name on your cv and an integrated course plus the extras that may be offered (free re-qualification after a year, employment assistance etc) are worth the extra 30k is a personal decision, if it means the difference between landing a fist job and going on the dole then the answer is yes.
I am currently working abroad and am due to return to the UK in March 2006, I will definitely be arranging a visit to Stapleford and probably to Atlantic Flight Training when I return.
To those of you who are training at Stapleford I sincerely hope that you have the same luck as the Stapleford graduates that have gone onto full time employment and that your self belief, hard work and considerable investment all pay off with interest.
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Air Polygamy,
I am currently at LMU doing the residential course. LMU does a great job, and their program is constantly being improved.
As far as accomodations you should check out gumtree.com. On that site you should be able to find some suitable places to live for a reasonable price. Look for areas such as Aldgate and Whitechapel.
Otherwise, send me a PM and I will recommend the place which I am staying at now ( a student accomodation about 15 minutes away).
Good luck with everything.
I am currently at LMU doing the residential course. LMU does a great job, and their program is constantly being improved.
As far as accomodations you should check out gumtree.com. On that site you should be able to find some suitable places to live for a reasonable price. Look for areas such as Aldgate and Whitechapel.
Otherwise, send me a PM and I will recommend the place which I am staying at now ( a student accomodation about 15 minutes away).
Good luck with everything.
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Where to Live??
Hi,
I am at Stapleford at the moment doing my CPL and while at London Met, I lived with 3 friends who were on my course. We did not know each other before the course but ended up becoming good friends and we rented a property together. My advice would be to stay at the German Catholic Mission for the first few weeks, Julie in the Aviation Dept at London Met has their details. From there you can get easy access to the Uni and once you get to know the people on your course I would suggest moving as soon as possible into a property. Do not go with Ludlow Thompson situated near the Uni as we had a bad experience with them. Also we had problems with our landlord which added to the stresses of the course and did not help our studies.
If you have a car stay at Stapleford, it is only £70 per week and you can get the tube into London. It is as easy as that, you can also apply for a student rail card. There is no worrying about council tax, rent, bills. You also have a lot of people who have gone through it all and will be happy to answer any questions or help. Also I would suggest that people do a little hour building during the ATPL course to relax. Not flying for months can be difficult and the flying will keep you motivated.
As for the Uni Halls of Residence you are not eligable being on the ATPL course. Only if you do the 2 yr Aviaiton Management course.
The teacher at London Met a great and helped me to get through the exams.
All the best,
Kazakhstan.
I am at Stapleford at the moment doing my CPL and while at London Met, I lived with 3 friends who were on my course. We did not know each other before the course but ended up becoming good friends and we rented a property together. My advice would be to stay at the German Catholic Mission for the first few weeks, Julie in the Aviation Dept at London Met has their details. From there you can get easy access to the Uni and once you get to know the people on your course I would suggest moving as soon as possible into a property. Do not go with Ludlow Thompson situated near the Uni as we had a bad experience with them. Also we had problems with our landlord which added to the stresses of the course and did not help our studies.
If you have a car stay at Stapleford, it is only £70 per week and you can get the tube into London. It is as easy as that, you can also apply for a student rail card. There is no worrying about council tax, rent, bills. You also have a lot of people who have gone through it all and will be happy to answer any questions or help. Also I would suggest that people do a little hour building during the ATPL course to relax. Not flying for months can be difficult and the flying will keep you motivated.
As for the Uni Halls of Residence you are not eligable being on the ATPL course. Only if you do the 2 yr Aviaiton Management course.
The teacher at London Met a great and helped me to get through the exams.
All the best,
Kazakhstan.
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Not flying for months can be difficult and the flying will keep you motivated
You should let the people here know of the good relations you built with the German population at the Mission.
Good luck with the CPL pal.
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My Defence I was feeling I'll (Brandy helps kill a cold)
Besides, you should not be giving away my secrets for concentrating in Class.
I love Germans, great bunch!!
Many thanks will enjoy CPL getting on very well with my Instructor.
Good luck with PARC.
Besides, you should not be giving away my secrets for concentrating in Class.
I love Germans, great bunch!!
Many thanks will enjoy CPL getting on very well with my Instructor.
Good luck with PARC.
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stapleford vs PAT
Im geared towards starting an ATPL course this september, and have narrowed it down to either stapleford flight centre or professional aviation training. I would love to hear any opinions on their courses and also on glasgows nautical college for the atpl exams.
Any help dearly appreciated, or other suggestions, although i am looking at the cheaper places simply because I cannot afford much more!
Thanks again
Sam
Any help dearly appreciated, or other suggestions, although i am looking at the cheaper places simply because I cannot afford much more!
Thanks again
Sam
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I have just finished my Stapleford cpl/multi-ir and did the nautical college theory course in Glasgow. Here lie my opinions.
Nautical College: Good bunch of people who know their stuff and are willing to answer any question. The notes were distinctly average when I attended last year with the exception of Gen Nav. Those notes were superb thanks to a re-write by the subject's teacher. If Glasgow is handy for you and you are willing to put the work in they will get you through. You'll probably have quite a good time too!
Stapleford: Really excellent school. Very relaxed and friendly but also very professional and focused. Sounds too good but is true. Nice accomodation and facilities, good CPL aircraft and glass cockpit Multi/IR. The instructors are very helpful and friendly and there is a good social side. I heard no serious complaints and only a few minor ones in my time there. Again though you get out only what you put in!
Hope this helps
JR
Nautical College: Good bunch of people who know their stuff and are willing to answer any question. The notes were distinctly average when I attended last year with the exception of Gen Nav. Those notes were superb thanks to a re-write by the subject's teacher. If Glasgow is handy for you and you are willing to put the work in they will get you through. You'll probably have quite a good time too!
Stapleford: Really excellent school. Very relaxed and friendly but also very professional and focused. Sounds too good but is true. Nice accomodation and facilities, good CPL aircraft and glass cockpit Multi/IR. The instructors are very helpful and friendly and there is a good social side. I heard no serious complaints and only a few minor ones in my time there. Again though you get out only what you put in!
Hope this helps
JR
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I went to PAT to do my CPL / ME IR and have no complaints. The aircraft all have the same layout (helpful), the facilities are good and the career instructors excellent. The CAA examiners are also based at Bournemouth airport which makes life easier. Why not go down and visit them. With the amount of money you are spending, a tour of the facilities and a trial of the FNPT 2 sim is well worth it!
At my time at PAT not one person failed their IR test. This speaks volumes for the instructors and the school as a whole.....
At my time at PAT not one person failed their IR test. This speaks volumes for the instructors and the school as a whole.....
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Only have good things to say about Stapleford. They came recommended to me:-
Commercial/IR Instructors are experianced/good.
Aircraft are good spec.
Courses are priced well.
Everyone is friendly/good social scene.
Sim is modern.
Free use of student car (just put in the Gas).
Good access to Tube, Rail Network and Stanstead.
Accomodation on site, comfortable and probably the cheapest in Essex for what you get.
Free Internet
Dont know about London Met but can Highly recommend Bristol GS.
There seems to be some debate about Glass Cockpit vs Conventional Instruments. Think its all down to experience, when you have some time under your belt converting between the 2 different types is not a problem. Dont think its a big a deal as people think.
Only downside is that the head of training has had a personality bypass
. But think hes much better now since he married the Cute Chick.
Commercial/IR Instructors are experianced/good.
Aircraft are good spec.
Courses are priced well.
Everyone is friendly/good social scene.
Sim is modern.
Free use of student car (just put in the Gas).
Good access to Tube, Rail Network and Stanstead.
Accomodation on site, comfortable and probably the cheapest in Essex for what you get.
Free Internet
Dont know about London Met but can Highly recommend Bristol GS.
There seems to be some debate about Glass Cockpit vs Conventional Instruments. Think its all down to experience, when you have some time under your belt converting between the 2 different types is not a problem. Dont think its a big a deal as people think.
Only downside is that the head of training has had a personality bypass
. But think hes much better now since he married the Cute Chick.
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London Met ATPL's
With regard to staplford and london met, the advice stapleford give is to go to london met, but you are in no way contracted to go there.
I can say that the lectures are very good, if not occasionally drawn out. The second and third phase feedback, (exam question bank), is exellent, however, i would recommend that you do get bristol internet access at £50 for three months FOR ALL PHASES. This is an added as some questions bristol have the london met dont, and visa versa.
The Lecturers are only to happy to help at any point, and they are very friendly, and fora price that cant be beaten, plus you get to sit the exams in house, (For now).
I can say that the lectures are very good, if not occasionally drawn out. The second and third phase feedback, (exam question bank), is exellent, however, i would recommend that you do get bristol internet access at £50 for three months FOR ALL PHASES. This is an added as some questions bristol have the london met dont, and visa versa.
The Lecturers are only to happy to help at any point, and they are very friendly, and fora price that cant be beaten, plus you get to sit the exams in house, (For now).
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Interesting, I am also considering these two organisations. Have been to SFC, looked OK but very busy (hectic ?), also I was told that the accomodation is fully booked for the rest of the year, local accom nowhere near as cheap. Have reservations on doing IR on DA42 but PA34 IR is an option although slightly more expensive, overall impression not bad and cannot be beaten on price it seems, plusno landing fee for my flying visit
Hoping to visit PAT next week.
Hoping to visit PAT next week.
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I visited Stapleford a couple of weeks ago. I was very impressed with the school and the facilities on offer.
I can 99% say that I will be using them for my CPL/ME/IR when I get to that stage.
I can 99% say that I will be using them for my CPL/ME/IR when I get to that stage.
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Stapleford Modular training?
Hi, guys trying to figure out intagrated or modular does any one have any veiws on the modular route through stapleford? dont know if this is been asked already couldnt find it on the forums
any info will help thanks
any info will help thanks