Stapleford Flight Centre (Merged 2009)
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: PlanetEarth
From what I understand every 2.nd renewal can be in Sim, I believe they have Seneca sim, but you would need to confirm that with them.
I backseated an IR renewal of a couple of CTC guys, and they did it in the sim.
I backseated an IR renewal of a couple of CTC guys, and they did it in the sim.
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Denmark
@AIMINGHIGH123
Aircraft can go tech, but generally I would say, at the end of one weekend you can more or less freely book your favourite slots for the next weekend.
You should be able to do two sessions per day (maybe aim at three per weekend) like 10-12 and 14-16 depending on what perp. is required.
You can do around 1.10-1.15 hours in the aircraft per session so 6 - 8 weeks will get you fare. Start in March and plan to do your test in May when the weather is more stable.
Towards the end I would recommend that you fly a bit more concentrated maybe by doing a mid week session as well to keep current.
One problem is that only a few instructors work both Saturdays and Sundays. Do not from the outset accept two instructors (you will occasionally fly with a different instructor and that is good, but as a rule find one you like and adapt to his schedule).
I did not come across bad instructors, but some I didn't like that much.
Use any opportunity to backseat other students especially in the Arrow. That will expose you to the subject and to other instructors and their teaching.
The costs are what they are - 25 times the rate plus any ekstra hours you need.
The Viking
Aircraft can go tech, but generally I would say, at the end of one weekend you can more or less freely book your favourite slots for the next weekend.
You should be able to do two sessions per day (maybe aim at three per weekend) like 10-12 and 14-16 depending on what perp. is required.
You can do around 1.10-1.15 hours in the aircraft per session so 6 - 8 weeks will get you fare. Start in March and plan to do your test in May when the weather is more stable.
Towards the end I would recommend that you fly a bit more concentrated maybe by doing a mid week session as well to keep current.
One problem is that only a few instructors work both Saturdays and Sundays. Do not from the outset accept two instructors (you will occasionally fly with a different instructor and that is good, but as a rule find one you like and adapt to his schedule).
I did not come across bad instructors, but some I didn't like that much.
Use any opportunity to backseat other students especially in the Arrow. That will expose you to the subject and to other instructors and their teaching.
The costs are what they are - 25 times the rate plus any ekstra hours you need.
The Viking
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 39
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From: Southwest UK
Uniform
I think this is great, i can do training around my job, no hassle of changing into a uniform. Also passed MEP first time in min hours now doing IR at Staple. I couldn't find a better commercial school so far, and I did try a few.
Joined: May 2011
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From: london
im thinking of stapleford too ,they seem friendly and very well organised , they also have good sims and there prices are very transparent like nothing hidden, i tried to get quotes from some florida based training schools but the seem pretty vague , is it a lot cheaper to train abroad considering all extra fees and conversions
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: EU
Stapleford has ticked all of my boxes for sure. The CFI came across really well on the open day, told us how it is without any sugar coating which is what I liked.
The course co-ordinator can't do enough for you, I've been in contact with her since I was 14 (when I first enquired about flight training) and I'm hoping to start training within the next few months, I'm 18 now.
I feel like I'll be well looked after there.
The course co-ordinator can't do enough for you, I've been in contact with her since I was 14 (when I first enquired about flight training) and I'm hoping to start training within the next few months, I'm 18 now.
I feel like I'll be well looked after there.
