FTE Jerez (Merged 2010 onwards)
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I can't speak for FTE itself, but at the school I went to, it all depended.
Some were the rich kids (nice guys mostly) who had the money through family, some had earned the money over years and some had huge loans.
The point is, the other activities all depended on the individual and how much money they thought they could justify.
Some were the rich kids (nice guys mostly) who had the money through family, some had earned the money over years and some had huge loans.
The point is, the other activities all depended on the individual and how much money they thought they could justify.
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Brilliant location, brilliant atmosphre and brilliant instruction on the ground and in the air.
However, the downside is, once you leave the place, you become a number and are forgotten about. This is something myself and many former students take issue with. Compare this with some Oxford student friends of mine and they are certainly in a far better position post-graduation if you ask me.
Unfortunately FTE does not have the resources (or perhaps inclination) to provide a decent 'after-sales' service and at the moment they are obviously concentrating on a few middle-east contracts which, hopefully previous students can at some point benefit from.
As said, for £100k I'd expect far better support post-graduation. That said, I guess I'm just naiive.
However, the downside is, once you leave the place, you become a number and are forgotten about. This is something myself and many former students take issue with. Compare this with some Oxford student friends of mine and they are certainly in a far better position post-graduation if you ask me.
Unfortunately FTE does not have the resources (or perhaps inclination) to provide a decent 'after-sales' service and at the moment they are obviously concentrating on a few middle-east contracts which, hopefully previous students can at some point benefit from.
As said, for £100k I'd expect far better support post-graduation. That said, I guess I'm just naiive.
Join Date: Sep 2008
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FTE Blog
Hi all..
Just thought I'd let you know I'm a student here at FTE about 70% of the way through the integrated course, and have written a blog week on week as to what its like and the whole experience as a whole from the perspective of the student with no influence of the school itself. Theres pictures, terribly cringeworthy video's as well as polls and various other bits and pieces to try and make out the experience as detailed as possible..
The Flight Training Europe Experience
If anybody has any questions about the school or the course leave a comment or send me an email and will be happy to help
Just thought I'd let you know I'm a student here at FTE about 70% of the way through the integrated course, and have written a blog week on week as to what its like and the whole experience as a whole from the perspective of the student with no influence of the school itself. Theres pictures, terribly cringeworthy video's as well as polls and various other bits and pieces to try and make out the experience as detailed as possible..
The Flight Training Europe Experience
If anybody has any questions about the school or the course leave a comment or send me an email and will be happy to help
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Verbal and Numerical reasoning tests
Hi everyone !
I want to become pilot and do my training in FTE. As you know there are some tests a future student needs to pass to get into the school.
Could please someone tell me where can I find a big book or a free web site with many examples of questions like the one they give us during the tests ( Numerical one ), where we need to calculate altitudes, speed, fuel ... and another one for the Verbal reasoning.
I actually already bought " How to win at aptitude tests " but i'ts not enough.
I really want to pass that test because I don't want to study in another school, FTE is the only one I want.
So, if anyone can help me with this I will really appreciate it !!!
I want to become pilot and do my training in FTE. As you know there are some tests a future student needs to pass to get into the school.
Could please someone tell me where can I find a big book or a free web site with many examples of questions like the one they give us during the tests ( Numerical one ), where we need to calculate altitudes, speed, fuel ... and another one for the Verbal reasoning.
I actually already bought " How to win at aptitude tests " but i'ts not enough.
I really want to pass that test because I don't want to study in another school, FTE is the only one I want.
So, if anyone can help me with this I will really appreciate it !!!
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Samh31 - Initial JAR Class 1 (Professional Pilot) Medical Examination | Medical | Safety Regulation
Yes I think you should get it first because if you don't get it, it becomes irrelevant if you pass the assessment or not.
Yes I think you should get it first because if you don't get it, it becomes irrelevant if you pass the assessment or not.
Join Date: Jun 2010
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I'm not starting in October or May....... But February, anyone out there doing the same? I've never been to FTE, Jerez or southern Spain as a matter of fact. But hey it all looks great and I can't wait to start! Not wanting to sound like a complete idiot but what's the work load like? Do you get holidays? any info is good info since I'm going in completely blind!
Please post if you are also joining in February and for anyone else who's joining later I'll try my best to stay on PPrune and help you out when you get there
Please post if you are also joining in February and for anyone else who's joining later I'll try my best to stay on PPrune and help you out when you get there
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i would say, if you can afford the insurance and whatnot then yeah definately.
makes life a hell of a lot easier and getting out of campus regularly will keep you sane (well kinda anyways) plus petrol is cheap as chips down in gibraltar, as is alcohol and smokes if you're that way orientated.
there is a minibus for the use of the students though at reasonable rates and there are a few bikes kicking around the place.
do keep in mind though that the roads are full of spanish drivers which are the equivalent of 80'yr old blind people who have drunk a bottle of whiskey and are on the phone whilst fiddling with the stereo and putting on their makeup.
makes life a hell of a lot easier and getting out of campus regularly will keep you sane (well kinda anyways) plus petrol is cheap as chips down in gibraltar, as is alcohol and smokes if you're that way orientated.
there is a minibus for the use of the students though at reasonable rates and there are a few bikes kicking around the place.
do keep in mind though that the roads are full of spanish drivers which are the equivalent of 80'yr old blind people who have drunk a bottle of whiskey and are on the phone whilst fiddling with the stereo and putting on their makeup.
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haha, fantastic post and thank you for the info! So I'm guessing from the cheap booze in Gibraltar, anyone who does have a car is more likely to blend in with Spanish driving habits on their drive back to campus?
Sounds like a challenge and I think I'll take a car, as much as I want to enjoy FTE, I hear the course can be rough on the mind and a getaway vehicle could be worth having.
Sounds like a challenge and I think I'll take a car, as much as I want to enjoy FTE, I hear the course can be rough on the mind and a getaway vehicle could be worth having.
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Hey there,
I am just wondering if everyone uses the schools accommodations or is it possible to go out and get your own place and just show up to the school every morning?
I have a friend who lives in the area and I could save a chunk of change staying there.
Thanks for the help
I am just wondering if everyone uses the schools accommodations or is it possible to go out and get your own place and just show up to the school every morning?
I have a friend who lives in the area and I could save a chunk of change staying there.
Thanks for the help
