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Comments on BCFT please
I'm interested to hear any comments anyone has got on Bournemouth Commercial Flight Training as a groundschool provider. Either leave a message here, PM me, or email me: [email protected].
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BCFT groundschool
BCFT is few in number and growing; the staff are friendly and dedicated.
Financially, it is good as has a 3 year business plan to my knowledge and is owned by the BCFT flying school that is the other side of the Bournemouth Airport.
Results >> 2 in our class and on the first sitting in June 7/7 subjects passed and 6/7 subjects passed.
The next class has three studentsw in it. The prices are good and often people get the wrong figures in their budget as BCFT prices include VAT where many other companies do not.
We are now well into the second part of the course and going well. More of the same results please!!
The team encourage students to visit and if you'd like any more information, reply to this or let me know [email protected]
My colleague is here and he says that "They do a good job"
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Financially, it is good as has a 3 year business plan to my knowledge and is owned by the BCFT flying school that is the other side of the Bournemouth Airport.
Results >> 2 in our class and on the first sitting in June 7/7 subjects passed and 6/7 subjects passed.
The next class has three studentsw in it. The prices are good and often people get the wrong figures in their budget as BCFT prices include VAT where many other companies do not.
We are now well into the second part of the course and going well. More of the same results please!!
The team encourage students to visit and if you'd like any more information, reply to this or let me know [email protected]
My colleague is here and he says that "They do a good job"
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ends
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With what I saw yesterday I was very impressed 
. I also like the accomodation I checked out afterwards, so I think you guys will have a booking from me within the next few weeks.
6 months of ATPL here I come!
. I also like the accomodation I checked out afterwards, so I think you guys will have a booking from me within the next few weeks.6 months of ATPL here I come!
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On the whole excellent. They are a 'new' school so if feedback is dated but there is plenty around if you are willing to do a little trading, there is no doubt in my mind it is the difference between passing and failing.
From the limited experience I have they are one of the best providers around, with genuinely enthusiastic and helpful instructors that will go the extra mile. Far more like being a tutorial than a lecture like it is at a lot of schools meaning you get much more directed study, and ask question and get an answer rather than be asked to look it up yourself or ask at the end of class.
They, of course, have their faults like any school but they are minor in comparison to the positive there. They dont have all full time instructors meaning sometimes if you havea query out of class said instructor may not be in that week. As I previously mentioned their feedback.in general is not representative of the exams such as, say Oxford, but you can quite easily get the stuff you need and I am handing them all mine so it will be there
Remember it is easy to blame your school when things don't go your way like I did. Make sure you go to a few places so you can get a good cross section to judge from but you wont go wrong at BCFT.
Best of luck and enjoy....!
From the limited experience I have they are one of the best providers around, with genuinely enthusiastic and helpful instructors that will go the extra mile. Far more like being a tutorial than a lecture like it is at a lot of schools meaning you get much more directed study, and ask question and get an answer rather than be asked to look it up yourself or ask at the end of class.
They, of course, have their faults like any school but they are minor in comparison to the positive there. They dont have all full time instructors meaning sometimes if you havea query out of class said instructor may not be in that week. As I previously mentioned their feedback.in general is not representative of the exams such as, say Oxford, but you can quite easily get the stuff you need and I am handing them all mine so it will be there
Remember it is easy to blame your school when things don't go your way like I did. Make sure you go to a few places so you can get a good cross section to judge from but you wont go wrong at BCFT.
Best of luck and enjoy....!
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I couldn't agree more with all the above replies. I've had dealings with BCFTC over the last 4 months & I have found them better than any other school that I know.
Manuals & staff are 1st class. They are also one of the few schools who will go out of their way to offer one to one brush up training.
P.S. No, I don't work for them!!!!
Manuals & staff are 1st class. They are also one of the few schools who will go out of their way to offer one to one brush up training.
P.S. No, I don't work for them!!!!
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Very pleased people like the way we do things here. It is important to us. Thanks guys, if you are who I think you are (and colbackp isn't a great disguise!) then you were/are a pleasure to help.
Look forward to teaching you, WxMan. Seems you will be an enthusiastic student.
Look forward to teaching you, WxMan. Seems you will be an enthusiastic student.
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BCFT Ground School March 2004
Hi All,
Just wondering if any "Wannabes/Pprunes" are planning to join the March 2004 Ground School Course at BCFT?
Any advice on what is the best type of accommodation (B+B,Shared House etc) for the ground school phase?
Thanks in advance of any replies.
The Original Jetpipe.
Just wondering if any "Wannabes/Pprunes" are planning to join the March 2004 Ground School Course at BCFT?
Any advice on what is the best type of accommodation (B+B,Shared House etc) for the ground school phase?
Thanks in advance of any replies.
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BCFT course commencing 17.11.03
Hey all,
Well i'm beginning my first faltering steps towards my fATPL. Any of you guys beginning the BCFT module one on 17.11.03. Just curious as to who's gonna be there( study partners etc).
cheers
Well i'm beginning my first faltering steps towards my fATPL. Any of you guys beginning the BCFT module one on 17.11.03. Just curious as to who's gonna be there( study partners etc).
cheers
- but not until the second half (Gen Nav and Flight Planning). Look forward to meeting you!
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cheers send,
I was supposed to be last year but due to a slight medical hiccup I was knocked back. I believe that i spoke to you on an open day. Look forward to at least meeting you on the 17th
Iain
I was supposed to be last year but due to a slight medical hiccup I was knocked back. I believe that i spoke to you on an open day. Look forward to at least meeting you on the 17th
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Good Luck with BCFT.
Just to wish you the best of luck with your ground school at BCFT!!
Planning to join the March 2004 course.(Hopefully!!!)
Where are you planning to stay?? PM me if you have any advice about the school.
Enjoy the study!!!!!
Best Regards.
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Planning to join the March 2004 course.(Hopefully!!!)
Where are you planning to stay?? PM me if you have any advice about the school.
Enjoy the study!!!!!
Best Regards.
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Bed and breakfasting to start but would like to flat share as soon as soon as apossible. That allows me to potter around doing late night studying and stuff.
B&B's are gennerally about 15 quid a night and the place i'm staying is actually really nice. It's just a bit like living with your folks tho. You kinda feel like you can't wander in too late. Still we'll see how it goes in the next week.
I've got a couple of guys I know starting in march so i'm probably gonna put a thread in just to let people know how it's going and any mistaked i've made
anyway only three days left
better get on with packing
B&B's are gennerally about 15 quid a night and the place i'm staying is actually really nice. It's just a bit like living with your folks tho. You kinda feel like you can't wander in too late. Still we'll see how it goes in the next week.
I've got a couple of guys I know starting in march so i'm probably gonna put a thread in just to let people know how it's going and any mistaked i've made
anyway only three days left
better get on with packing
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I finished the ground with BCFT this year. I think you will be pleased with your choice of ground school. Most of the instructors there are beyond excellent!
Best of luck with it!
Best of luck with it!
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BCFT Groundschool
Hey all,
I've just finished my first week at BCFT (Bournemouth Commercial Flight training). As expected the course is somwhat busy but with the amount of information to be had I must say that it is very well organised.
With six hourly sessions each divided by fifteen minute breaks the day passes qouickly without feeling bogged down. So long as you're willing to put the work in in the evenings the whole thing seems rather possible. Let's just hope the following weeks are all like this.
cheers
IAL
I've just finished my first week at BCFT (Bournemouth Commercial Flight training). As expected the course is somwhat busy but with the amount of information to be had I must say that it is very well organised.
With six hourly sessions each divided by fifteen minute breaks the day passes qouickly without feeling bogged down. So long as you're willing to put the work in in the evenings the whole thing seems rather possible. Let's just hope the following weeks are all like this.
cheers
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Hi
I'm also looking at starting groundschool around March 2004 at BCFT. Currently doing my research before I head off to HSBC for my large loan.
Went to BCFT open day earlier in the year, it was the first flight training college I'd been too. Friendly people, nice building, airside :P
Study material looked fine, although not too sure if presentation was as good as OAT, but that's not everything, I just hope the teaching is lol - from what I've heard, BCFT have been getting good results recently.
Visited OAT the other day so I could see what I'd be getting for the high price. A smart, modern college, with friendly people. The lesson rooms looked packed, maybe around 25 people per room, not too sure. I'm after a lower number just like BCFT has to offer i.e. max. of 15 people in a class. Hall accomodation is very "basic" for what you get for the money, so I'd definetly be trying to get either a shared house or B&B if I went there.
I'll keep you posted, maybe see you at BCFT!
Cheers
I'm also looking at starting groundschool around March 2004 at BCFT. Currently doing my research before I head off to HSBC for my large loan
.Went to BCFT open day earlier in the year, it was the first flight training college I'd been too. Friendly people, nice building, airside :P
Study material looked fine, although not too sure if presentation was as good as OAT, but that's not everything, I just hope the teaching is lol - from what I've heard, BCFT have been getting good results recently.
Visited OAT the other day so I could see what I'd be getting for the high price. A smart, modern college, with friendly people. The lesson rooms looked packed, maybe around 25 people per room, not too sure. I'm after a lower number just like BCFT has to offer i.e. max. of 15 people in a class. Hall accomodation is very "basic" for what you get for the money, so I'd definetly be trying to get either a shared house or B&B if I went there.
I'll keep you posted, maybe see you at BCFT!
Cheers
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I'm also looking to my groundschool at BCFT in March 2004; I'm just in the process of selling my soul to HSBC at the moment!
If anyone is interested in shared accommodation please get in touch, I aim to start looking at the beginning of next month.
Al
If anyone is interested in shared accommodation please get in touch, I aim to start looking at the beginning of next month.
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Hi all,
I might not be starting in March as planned, due to the weather holding of completion of the PPL, I also feel that it will all be a bit rushed revising ready for the course.
...So I plan to save for hour building in US during the mean time, that I'll do immediately after completing the ATPL groundschool.
I'm now looking at starting in June.
Good luck all, see you there, just a bit later than planned.
I might not be starting in March as planned, due to the weather holding of completion of the PPL, I also feel that it will all be a bit rushed revising ready for the course.
...So I plan to save for hour building in US during the mean time, that I'll do immediately after completing the ATPL groundschool.
I'm now looking at starting in June.
Good luck all, see you there, just a bit later than planned.
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Hi all,
I too will start my course in Bournemouth March 2004. I will be moving down there with the wife renting accomadation. I can suggest a website I used to find a place. www.thisisbournemouth.co.uk
I think it belongs to the local newspaper down there called th Daily Echo. I am just waiting on conformation from HSBC, loan of course
and then I will be making the move.
See you all soon
I too will start my course in Bournemouth March 2004. I will be moving down there with the wife renting accomadation. I can suggest a website I used to find a place. www.thisisbournemouth.co.uk
I think it belongs to the local newspaper down there called th Daily Echo. I am just waiting on conformation from HSBC, loan of course
and then I will be making the move.See you all soon