ME-CPL/IR at Flying time aviation - Shoreham
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ME-CPL/IR at Flying time aviation - Shoreham
Has anyone completed a ME-CPL or ME-IR at Flying time aviation at Shoreham.
How would you rate this FTO for instruction for these courses?
How would you rate this FTO for instruction for these courses?
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I've been flying with Flying Time for a few years now and I haven't had any problems getting in contact with them via phone, they're always there when I needed them and always very helpful when I have a question.
I have to agree that the emails sometimes don't get answered, but then I phone them and always get an answer.
FYI, Flying Time are still around and seem to be busy most days, especially during summer.
I haven't done their CPL/ME/IR but will consider whether I will train there or not when I get to that point. I believe they have x2 DA42's, which is a good thing when it comes to the IR, in case one brakes down - as a/c do.
I would advise giving them a visit and go up on a trial flight maybe to suss out the training quality.
They are cheerful people, you should know soon enough if their setup is what your after.
I have to agree that the emails sometimes don't get answered, but then I phone them and always get an answer.
FYI, Flying Time are still around and seem to be busy most days, especially during summer.
I haven't done their CPL/ME/IR but will consider whether I will train there or not when I get to that point. I believe they have x2 DA42's, which is a good thing when it comes to the IR, in case one brakes down - as a/c do.
I would advise giving them a visit and go up on a trial flight maybe to suss out the training quality.
They are cheerful people, you should know soon enough if their setup is what your after.
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Mierda. PFT based in Bournemouth (European building) no longer exists, not Flying Time. Simply a comment on the industry. (I have removed post in question, as it was clearly being misinterpreted, though not sure why.)
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I did my me-cpl there last year. Did the 15 course as I already had an IR. Good course and good instructor. Went a little over due to me struggling a little with the diversions but that happens. I did the course part time as I have a full time job though. DA42 is a lovely a/c to fly so you wont regret it.
Recommend the school.
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I did my me-cpl there last year. Did the 15 course as I already had an IR. Good course and good instructor. Went a little over due to me struggling a little with the diversions but that happens. I did the course part time as I have a full time job though. DA42 is a lovely a/c to fly so you wont regret it.
Recommend the school.
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Dear All,
Any more feedback regarding this school? Thinking of attending their full time ground school also so any insight to this will be gladly appreciated.
Thank you in anticipation.
Any more feedback regarding this school? Thinking of attending their full time ground school also so any insight to this will be gladly appreciated.
Thank you in anticipation.
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Hi Matty
They have just launched a new website, if you search for them on Google you should find it. The full time ground school is good, the numbers in the class are small (around 5 to 6) which allows plenty of attention and help from the instructors. I suggest you give them a call and pop down for a cup of tea and a chat with the CGI then you can see if its the right environment for you to study. If you have any more questions just ask.
They have just launched a new website, if you search for them on Google you should find it. The full time ground school is good, the numbers in the class are small (around 5 to 6) which allows plenty of attention and help from the instructors. I suggest you give them a call and pop down for a cup of tea and a chat with the CGI then you can see if its the right environment for you to study. If you have any more questions just ask.
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Hello guys,
I finished my CPL/IR at Flying Time few months ago.
All the instructors were very helpful and professional. They really want you to finish the training in minimum hours.
Aircrafts are very well maintained with excellent availabilities. The DA42 is modern and really pleasant to fly.
For the IR, Shoreham has a NDB/DME approach, so you don't have to go somewhere else to practise except for the ILS.
Sometimes the airfield can be very busy and therefore interesting in terms of R/T communications.
I was really happy of my training and would highly recommend them.
I finished my CPL/IR at Flying Time few months ago.
All the instructors were very helpful and professional. They really want you to finish the training in minimum hours.
Aircrafts are very well maintained with excellent availabilities. The DA42 is modern and really pleasant to fly.
For the IR, Shoreham has a NDB/DME approach, so you don't have to go somewhere else to practise except for the ILS.
Sometimes the airfield can be very busy and therefore interesting in terms of R/T communications.
I was really happy of my training and would highly recommend them.
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I recently completed my PPL in Florida and since I've been back I've joined FlyingTime and have been flying with 2 of the instructors, and have to say that I think FlyingTime is a great FTO.
The aircraft are very nice, all well maintained and the staff are all excellent and have been very professional and very welcoming. I heard that many FTO's back in the UK would frown upon the fact I did my PPL in the USA but FlyingTime have been very positive and helpful indeed, and to be honest I would definitely consider future training through FlyingTime.
For now I will certainly continue to self-fly hire through FlyingTime.
The aircraft are very nice, all well maintained and the staff are all excellent and have been very professional and very welcoming. I heard that many FTO's back in the UK would frown upon the fact I did my PPL in the USA but FlyingTime have been very positive and helpful indeed, and to be honest I would definitely consider future training through FlyingTime.
For now I will certainly continue to self-fly hire through FlyingTime.
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Has anyone attended the full time course at Flying Time Aviation? I'm interested in attending that school by next year for my integrated fATPL training which they call ( Flight Deck Program ).. Does anyone have any idea about them?
Instructors, aircraft, quality of training... Do you recommend CTC, FTE or OAA over FTA? and why ?
Cheers !
Instructors, aircraft, quality of training... Do you recommend CTC, FTE or OAA over FTA? and why ?
Cheers !
CPL /IR cost
RSACHA - What was the total cost of the course including test fees. I'm finishing my ATPL's shortly and am debating Flyingtime and CTC. By the sounds of it FT seem to be the best bet, but headline prices obviously arnt the true cost
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I'm finishing my ATPL's shortly and am debating Flyingtime and CTC. By the sounds of it FT seem to be the best bet, but headline prices obviously arnt the true cost
Does anyone have any views on Flying Time versus a more established 'modular' school such as Stapleford? Also, are there any posters who have trained at Flying Time and succeeded in finding a job?
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I can't comment on the CPL/IR package at FTA but i have had experience of their HB package on the DA40. The costs I incurred during this phase was exactly as stated on the website and as discussed with the FTO when I enrolled.
As an aside I had to revalidate/renew my SEP rating and chose to do it with FT. The Chief instructor was very professional and worked with my previous experience to ensure everything was at the correct standard before proceeding to a test without taking me for a ride and costing me the earth which some FTOs may have done.
Whilst flying with FT the ground and Ops staff (most of which are working there as aspiring future commercial pilots) were very courteous and flexible with booking HB slots around my day job as well as answering my queries and questions on good places to fly and activities to conduct whilst HB.
The only slight negative I have about FT is that the continuity of instructors was sometimes not as I would have liked it to be and I flew with four different instructors in the space of four weeks (about six flights) whilst I was brushing up on my skills for my renewal. This was probably due to the nature of my busy full time job and squeezing in the flights when I could but I would have liked to have a bit more continuity. This is probably different on a full time course so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Finally the ability to PAYG with FT is always a bonus as you just credit your account as you need to top it up at the end of a flight
Overall a positive experience for me and I would recommend FTA as an FTO for the HB FT I conducted there. I will be considering FTA for my CPL / IR in due course of course along with the CTC Takeoff option.
Anyone out there any opinions on the CTC Takeoff course, I would be interested in opinions?
Regards
SJ
As an aside I had to revalidate/renew my SEP rating and chose to do it with FT. The Chief instructor was very professional and worked with my previous experience to ensure everything was at the correct standard before proceeding to a test without taking me for a ride and costing me the earth which some FTOs may have done.
Whilst flying with FT the ground and Ops staff (most of which are working there as aspiring future commercial pilots) were very courteous and flexible with booking HB slots around my day job as well as answering my queries and questions on good places to fly and activities to conduct whilst HB.
The only slight negative I have about FT is that the continuity of instructors was sometimes not as I would have liked it to be and I flew with four different instructors in the space of four weeks (about six flights) whilst I was brushing up on my skills for my renewal. This was probably due to the nature of my busy full time job and squeezing in the flights when I could but I would have liked to have a bit more continuity. This is probably different on a full time course so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Finally the ability to PAYG with FT is always a bonus as you just credit your account as you need to top it up at the end of a flight
Overall a positive experience for me and I would recommend FTA as an FTO for the HB FT I conducted there. I will be considering FTA for my CPL / IR in due course of course along with the CTC Takeoff option.
Anyone out there any opinions on the CTC Takeoff course, I would be interested in opinions?
Regards
SJ