Atlantic Flight Training

[AppleMacster]

Re: atlantic school

A quick flick to the next page of this forum, or even a non-intensive search will reveal http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=203119

[BillieBob]

Re: atlantic school

Here's a radical idea - why not answer the question?

"atlantic flight training school do they do integrated route"

No

[Captain_Scooby]

Re: atlantic school

I think you'll find 'answering the question' was what markflyer did in post 3.

[oleocookie]

Re: Atlantic Flight Training in Coventry

Hi there

Sounds like a great place from what's been said. Is there any accommodation on site at it, if so what sort of money are we talking? (when ya don't have a car it's a hell of a lot easier/cheaper living on site)

cheers folks

[wbryce]

Re: Atlantic Flight Training in Coventry

Just out of curiousity....should one not learn the IR on traditional instruments then progress to EFIS?

If you do your IR training in an EFIS aircraft then land a MEP / SEP air taxi work on the old traditional instruments, would one be confident / competant?

I want to learn like the next person next to me on traditional instruments then progress to the...easier system of EFIS!

[SFI145]

Re: Atlantic Flight Training in Coventry

In fact with the basic fATPL/IR you can't go straight into IFR air taxi work because JAR-OPS requires a minimum of 700 hours for this.

[wbryce]

Re: Atlantic Flight Training in Coventry

Ah yes, I forgot that requirement...

So lets say you do your training on EFIS, complete on around 230hrs...then your flying SEPs on VFR instruction for 1 year till you get that magic 700hrs, pass IR renewal then start IFR taxi work on an traditionally kitted instrument aircraft!

You will be even more out of tune on EFIS / IR flying and probably slightly worse on the ole clock n dials....this is a worry I have over IR training on EFIS and hoping to see someones elses views? or hear about a past experience from anyone who's done this route!

[tom24]

Re: Atlantic Flight Training in Coventry

I did the IR on a DA42.

All you need to worry about at your stage is passing the IR and believe me the DA42 will help you do this.

If you have week legs forget it as it is a bitch to fly on one engine as the rudder input required is substantial! Having said that the pro's outweigh the cons:

Pros

-Self identifying nav aids
-Self setting transponder alt
-massive warnings that tell you things like pitot off
-digital baro setting meaning you can't really set it wrong
-one lever instead of three

cons

-difficulty flying on one engine
-middle stick (which i just didn't like)
-fiddly rudder pedals

Good luck anyway.

[Robmark]

Can you clarify?

<<<<Unless you go integrated with FTE/Oxford/Cabair then the airlines will not give a hoot.

If you're modular i don't think it really matters where you go as at the end of it all you're on your own out there.>>>>

I believe modular refers to simply taking on course for one license at a time and the integrated version means planning on becoming a professional piloit right form the outset with training to match.

Do I have that right?

Rob Mark

[A320rider]

flying on a DA 42 will not give you the privilege to receive a cpl for standard planes(no EFIS), maybe I am wrong. any comments?

[Traffic_Traffic]

Flying your CPL skills test on the DA42 will not compromise your CPL, ie you will not be restricted to only EFIS aircraft.

If you do your MEP class rating on the DA42 then you will be restricted to single power lever aircraft until you differences training as you would for any new twin you fly.

ie you get offered an air taxi job on a Cessna 421 , you do differences training to cover, Turbo charging, pressurisation and 6 lever operation.

[JB LFPN FLYER]

Atlantic Flight Training Ltd

Hello everyone I'd like to know if one of you know something or have feedbacks about this FTO Thanks a lot

[Gugnunc]

My experience is that the theoretical courses are very thorough and exceed the JAA requirements. Study with AFT and you will have a competent level of knowledge that will be more than is required just to get you through the exams.

One of their Ground Instructors told me that they want to make the candidates understand well enough to be good CPL/ATPL's in the real world, and they are not just an exam passing pipeline. No disrespect to any other organisations was implied, just a quiet confidence in what AFT do.

(oh but there are always busy and your assessments don't always come back promptly!)

[TJF97]

Originally Posted by Gugnunc

My experience is that the theoretical courses are very thorough and exceed the JAA requirements. Study with AFT and you will have a competent level of knowledge that will be more than is required just to get you through the exams.
One of their Ground Instructors told me that they want to make the candidates understand well enough to be good CPL/ATPL's in the real world, and they are not just an exam passing pipeline. No disrespect to any other organisations was implied, just a quiet confidence in what AFT do.
(oh but there are always busy and your assessments don't always come back promptly!)

Did you do the full time course at AFT or the distance learning?

TJF97

[Gugnunc]

CPL - not ATPL (although it might as well have been for the level of detail) distance learning.

PM me if you want to know specifics.

[sps1013]

I completed my CPL flying last year with AFT and I only have high praises for them. A very professional outfit who will work hard for you and get you to the level required and beyond.

I competed my CPL in 23 calendar days with only 2 days lost due tech problems.

A good choice and I will be going back to do my IR.

[dogstar2]

Atlantic Aviation Covetry???

Does anyone know of the reputation of this school? Considering a course there but I need to ensure good serviceability and reliable flight programming to ensure that I get my training done in a clearly defined period.

Thanks

[EGBKFLYER]

Never heard of them. Do you mean Atlantic Flight Training?

[dogstar2]

Yes thats them. Thanks

[EGBKFLYER]

Try SEARCHING! It's at the top of your screen.

If you type in Atlantic Flight Training, you will find the following thread:

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=212872

That should get you started...