Bartolini Air Flight School
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Dublin, Ireland
Hi folks, does anyone have any recent experiences of this school? I'm interested to do the CPL/IR/MEP, but their price is quite a lot cheaper than most schools and while this is a good thing, it makes you wonder why? They also say the above courses take 2 months in total, which is very quick! Am I missing something here?
Would love to hear from any Irish or English students who went to them, was the level of English good enough to get a grasp of things?
Would love to hear from any Irish or English students who went to them, was the level of English good enough to get a grasp of things?
Joined: Jun 2008
Aviation Qualifications: ATPL
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From: More up than down.
A friend of mine dit his CPL/ME/IR in 4-5 weeks there at Bartolini. I've visited them in february and it is a qualitative and quantitative good school. The reason that it is so cheap is that the Polish government don't ask for VAT because it is a professional training.
Just visit them!
Just visit them!
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Jersey
Bartolini Air (Polish FTO)
Hi guys,
I hope someone can shed some light on this FTO.
I've been accepted into Pan Am's Pro Pilot programme, formerly ACA and prior to that Orlando Flight School (which judging by the posts on here regarding this FTO, people already have their views!). The reason I edged towards it was that ANA have just purchased Pan Am, so I didn't think that such a prestigious carrier would permit poor maintenance/bad reviews. I expected any past issues to have been amended.
I am due to start there in Feb but after reading these posts, reviews and info on the school (plus with my disgust of US politics) I'm very reluctant to go.
I am applying for CTC later this year as I got a good vibe with their open day, their success rates are positive and their employment statistics are promising.
If unsuccessful with the application I shall have to look elsewhere. One that has been brought into my attention today is Bartolini in Poland, being half Polish is also the reason why I looked further. Saw a post briefly mention this FTO when reading through the ACA posts and cannot find any thread regarding it.
They use Bristol ground school as the means to complete the ATPL theory, and the flying is completed in Cessna 150 and Tecnam P2006T with Garmin glass cockpits
However small and young the school is, it seems like a solid course for an affordable price. On their facebook page they have posts regarding recent graduate employment with easyJet and Wizzair, and offer 737 type ratings as well.
I know Polish people love and appreciate good flying, and through working with many Polish people I know they maintain a very high level of professionalism. So my thoughts are that this could be a successful alternate route to take?
I'm going to send them an email today, is there anything specific you advise enquiring about?
Any thought on this matter will be greatly appreciated, I'm looking to start my training as soon as I can!
I hope someone can shed some light on this FTO.
I've been accepted into Pan Am's Pro Pilot programme, formerly ACA and prior to that Orlando Flight School (which judging by the posts on here regarding this FTO, people already have their views!). The reason I edged towards it was that ANA have just purchased Pan Am, so I didn't think that such a prestigious carrier would permit poor maintenance/bad reviews. I expected any past issues to have been amended.
I am due to start there in Feb but after reading these posts, reviews and info on the school (plus with my disgust of US politics) I'm very reluctant to go.
I am applying for CTC later this year as I got a good vibe with their open day, their success rates are positive and their employment statistics are promising.
If unsuccessful with the application I shall have to look elsewhere. One that has been brought into my attention today is Bartolini in Poland, being half Polish is also the reason why I looked further. Saw a post briefly mention this FTO when reading through the ACA posts and cannot find any thread regarding it.
They use Bristol ground school as the means to complete the ATPL theory, and the flying is completed in Cessna 150 and Tecnam P2006T with Garmin glass cockpits
However small and young the school is, it seems like a solid course for an affordable price. On their facebook page they have posts regarding recent graduate employment with easyJet and Wizzair, and offer 737 type ratings as well.
I know Polish people love and appreciate good flying, and through working with many Polish people I know they maintain a very high level of professionalism. So my thoughts are that this could be a successful alternate route to take?
I'm going to send them an email today, is there anything specific you advise enquiring about?
Any thought on this matter will be greatly appreciated, I'm looking to start my training as soon as I can!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3
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From: Durham
Yes go see them
This year I've completed ME CPL at Bartolini. Will be returning for the IR early next year.
Very good team of staff and instructors.
It's Florida prices in Europe and it's exactly what your quoted you will pay. No nasty surprises.
All I can suggest is to book a Rynair flight into Lodz for a couple days and go visit. Thats what I did and other students are more than happy for you to back seat and take it all in. Sit have a chat to people throughout the day and decide for yourself.
One thing that is great is how friendly everyone is there from all nationalities.
Very good team of staff and instructors.
It's Florida prices in Europe and it's exactly what your quoted you will pay. No nasty surprises.
All I can suggest is to book a Rynair flight into Lodz for a couple days and go visit. Thats what I did and other students are more than happy for you to back seat and take it all in. Sit have a chat to people throughout the day and decide for yourself.
One thing that is great is how friendly everyone is there from all nationalities.
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 58
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From: Beirut, Lebanon
I have just found out that there are 2 different websites for Bartolini Air, which are "http://bartolini-air.com/" and "http://www.flyinpoland.com/" having different contact details (different phone numbers, different Facebook pages and different email addresses). So I was wondering which one of them is the real Bartolini Air's website? Cheers!
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: LVA
Bartolini air school
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 13
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From: England
AIR BARTOLINI - Poland
Hi,
I'm considering applying to air bartolini in Poland, I was just wondering if anyone on here has been through their frozen ATPL course, I'm attracted to their price and their reviews seem good. And from their Facebook page they seem as though they have a relatively good employment rate with airlines such as easyjet wizzajr and Ryanair. I would just like overall information on the school and the application process
I'm considering applying to air bartolini in Poland, I was just wondering if anyone on here has been through their frozen ATPL course, I'm attracted to their price and their reviews seem good. And from their Facebook page they seem as though they have a relatively good employment rate with airlines such as easyjet wizzajr and Ryanair. I would just like overall information on the school and the application process
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: UK
Hey guys,
I'm starting with Bartolini in the start of January. They suggested I take a room at al. Politechniki 3b which I believe is accommodation used by students from the local university.
Has anyone stayed there during their training? I can see its's dirt cheap but I am not sure I love the idea of being in a student accommodation.
If anyone has any other suggestions of where to stay that would be very much appreciated! Feel free to PM me. Thanks!
I'm starting with Bartolini in the start of January. They suggested I take a room at al. Politechniki 3b which I believe is accommodation used by students from the local university.
Has anyone stayed there during their training? I can see its's dirt cheap but I am not sure I love the idea of being in a student accommodation.
If anyone has any other suggestions of where to stay that would be very much appreciated! Feel free to PM me. Thanks!
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 1
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From: United States
Has anyone been at Bartolini Air recently? I'm currently in the United States, also a citizen of Poland. I go to Poland every year for the summer so I'm familiar with the country. Although I was born here in the United States, I still see Poland as my home in some way haha. All my fam is there. I'm trying to take the 0-fATPL course.
I did one semester at the State Universtiy and because of a wait list, I didn't get to complete my first solo. I have about 24hrs on a Piper Warrior. The thing is, my mom kinda forced me to go to school here. I convinced her it isn't the way to go. If I stayed and graduated in college here with my fancy "Aeronautical Science: Professional Pilot" degree, I'll be spending about $120,000. Four years for the Bachlors Degree. Let's just say it's $30,000 a year. Okay.. So now I have my degree and CPL&FI license but no job. Forget about paying to transfer my FAA license to EASA. I need 1,500 hrs. I feel bad for my flight instructors. Some of them have about 3,000-5,000 hrs and still instruct with the hope of getting into a regional because of all the competition.
I'm trying to start as soon as possible. Like I said the 0-fATPL. Can I hear about you opinions on this school? How did you go about finding a place to stay? Is there anyone else in the same position as me? Is it really 45,000€? How are the instructors and how is life in the city?
I did one semester at the State Universtiy and because of a wait list, I didn't get to complete my first solo. I have about 24hrs on a Piper Warrior. The thing is, my mom kinda forced me to go to school here. I convinced her it isn't the way to go. If I stayed and graduated in college here with my fancy "Aeronautical Science: Professional Pilot" degree, I'll be spending about $120,000. Four years for the Bachlors Degree. Let's just say it's $30,000 a year. Okay.. So now I have my degree and CPL&FI license but no job. Forget about paying to transfer my FAA license to EASA. I need 1,500 hrs. I feel bad for my flight instructors. Some of them have about 3,000-5,000 hrs and still instruct with the hope of getting into a regional because of all the competition.
I'm trying to start as soon as possible. Like I said the 0-fATPL. Can I hear about you opinions on this school? How did you go about finding a place to stay? Is there anyone else in the same position as me? Is it really 45,000€? How are the instructors and how is life in the city?
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: The moon
Thanks for the replies. Does it make much of a difference if they don't teach the NDB stuff or is it a pitfall? Should I look at doing that section of the training at another school after I finish at bartolini?