ATPL:distantance learning
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ATPL:distantance learning
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looking for views on ATPL ground school distantance learning,would like opinions on bristol and oxford.Have done 6 weeker at ppsc with a partial not much good now.Have waited for the dust to settle on jars,ready to start all over again!!!
looking for views on ATPL ground school distantance learning,would like opinions on bristol and oxford.Have done 6 weeker at ppsc with a partial not much good now.Have waited for the dust to settle on jars,ready to start all over again!!!
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Hi, don't touch Bristol and AW. Smooth talker but little else. His team is also lacking in many departments. OATS is good, I used them in 1988, but finally finished years later with Aviation Training Associates at Coventry, they were really excellent in all respects. You will also find Atlantic aviation at Coventry for I/R etc. PPSC are past there best I AND I'M NOT SURPRISED AT THE PARTIAL. Whatever you do remember it is how much effort you put in too, I only just remembered in time myself! Best wishes.
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Hay skipdistance
Get with the program
PPSc ARE past there best,
They went bust 2 months ago.
If Oxford was so good why did you 'finnish years later.
I have seen ppsc , oxford and Bristols notes.
Bristol were the best by far.
Cubby...
Just my opinion.
Get with the program
PPSc ARE past there best,
They went bust 2 months ago.
If Oxford was so good why did you 'finnish years later.
I have seen ppsc , oxford and Bristols notes.
Bristol were the best by far.
Cubby...
Just my opinion.
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It is not often that I feel moved to reply to postings of a negative nature on pprune, however Skip Distance has managed to achieve it.
His/Her criticism of Bristol groundschool on this thread and others is totally unjustified.
I am fully aware that many people for many reasons use the cloak of anonimity on pprune and that in itself is not a problem. To use it to further ones ulterior motives is however unforgiveable. I have never used an alias for my postings and to the best of my knowledge, neither has Alex Whittingham.
I will however say the following :
Skip Distance (SD) has a profile that bears a remarkable resemblance to a gentleman by the name of Simon Dufton (SD), who happens to be a 328 pilot resident in the south of England. In the early 1990's, I introduced Simon to Alex Whittingham and they entered a joint business venture together in Bournemouth to run a flight training school.
Unfortunately, Simon decided to vacate the country at short notice and relieve Alex and/or the partnership of a substantial amount of cash. The resultant legal proceedings were both lengthy and tortuous. It was only resolved by Alex having to take a legal charge over Simon's property.
Simon's movements were then dotted about the country. I am aware that both Bristol Flight Centre and Swallow Flight Centre both felt that Simon was unsuited to their operation and he moved on. A short while later he was flying the clockwork DC10 for Aurigny and he now flies the Dornier 328 for a southern based operator.
If by any chance Skip Distance is not connected to the said Simon Dufton, then he should justify his comments on pprune so that Alex may answer them fully.
If by any chance Skip Distance and Simon Dufton are one and the same, then shame on you Simon. You have lost all right to confidentialty and respect in your covert attempt to denigrate one of the most respected training providers in the UK
Malcolm Dean
His/Her criticism of Bristol groundschool on this thread and others is totally unjustified.
I am fully aware that many people for many reasons use the cloak of anonimity on pprune and that in itself is not a problem. To use it to further ones ulterior motives is however unforgiveable. I have never used an alias for my postings and to the best of my knowledge, neither has Alex Whittingham.
I will however say the following :
Skip Distance (SD) has a profile that bears a remarkable resemblance to a gentleman by the name of Simon Dufton (SD), who happens to be a 328 pilot resident in the south of England. In the early 1990's, I introduced Simon to Alex Whittingham and they entered a joint business venture together in Bournemouth to run a flight training school.
Unfortunately, Simon decided to vacate the country at short notice and relieve Alex and/or the partnership of a substantial amount of cash. The resultant legal proceedings were both lengthy and tortuous. It was only resolved by Alex having to take a legal charge over Simon's property.
Simon's movements were then dotted about the country. I am aware that both Bristol Flight Centre and Swallow Flight Centre both felt that Simon was unsuited to their operation and he moved on. A short while later he was flying the clockwork DC10 for Aurigny and he now flies the Dornier 328 for a southern based operator.
If by any chance Skip Distance is not connected to the said Simon Dufton, then he should justify his comments on pprune so that Alex may answer them fully.
If by any chance Skip Distance and Simon Dufton are one and the same, then shame on you Simon. You have lost all right to confidentialty and respect in your covert attempt to denigrate one of the most respected training providers in the UK
Malcolm Dean
I have very recently attended BGS after almost completing Module 1 of the ATPL course with PPSC. I was very impressed with BGS and having had exposure to both schools would suggest that my opinion has more validity than someone who does not appear to have attended either.
skipdistance is a UK based OneTel user who's IP seems to appear in some odd newsgroups for Smokers...
I will continue to dig or perhaps Mr Skipdistance will quash any need...?
BGS has had a consistently good press on PPRuNe for many years. Alex is an inspiring tutor as I know personally.
WWW
I will continue to dig or perhaps Mr Skipdistance will quash any need...?
BGS has had a consistently good press on PPRuNe for many years. Alex is an inspiring tutor as I know personally.
WWW
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Difference of opinion I can accept,but there is no need to rubbish people without good cause.If trying to help a few ex PPSC students who were left in the lurch when their school unfortunately went to the wall is smooth talking,then a smooth talker Alex is.
As for Bristol Groundschool`s course material.I am just about to finish the first module.I have found the notes clear,well set out and the support excellent.
I visited the school to have a look around before committing myself to them.Alex did not smooth talk me into anything.He was happy for me to speak to any of the students there.
I feel that the service I have had so far from Bristol is excellent.If I pass the exams....well that is down to me..(and the next 6 weeks revision before the Brush up course).
Skipdistance if your opinion of Bristol Groundschool is not very high,I can accept that ,but at least give your reasons.You may say that the reasons are private and none of our business......then don`t post on a public forum.At least give Alex a chance to defend your accusations,of course if there is anything to defend??
As for Bristol Groundschool`s course material.I am just about to finish the first module.I have found the notes clear,well set out and the support excellent.
I visited the school to have a look around before committing myself to them.Alex did not smooth talk me into anything.He was happy for me to speak to any of the students there.
I feel that the service I have had so far from Bristol is excellent.If I pass the exams....well that is down to me..(and the next 6 weeks revision before the Brush up course).
Skipdistance if your opinion of Bristol Groundschool is not very high,I can accept that ,but at least give your reasons.You may say that the reasons are private and none of our business......then don`t post on a public forum.At least give Alex a chance to defend your accusations,of course if there is anything to defend??
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Just coming to the end of my Mod 1 with Bristol. Notes are superb. Clear and well presented. Cd Rom package is great to. Take it all to work with me on the laptop.All progress tests marked and returned within 24 hours by poor Annouska. I started initially with 4 Forces, and i can tell you that Bristols package left them for dead.
Just have to add my views too. Having used the PPSC notes for the CPL tech exams earlier this year, I was talking to a couple of Bristol students on the exam day and they showed me the Bristol notes. Needless to say I used Bristol notes for the Navs. Did the two weeks brush up course earlier this month and exams two weeks ago. After passing 8 out of 9 at first attempt then the material must be clear and concise. I'm not exactly the brightest person ever to be let lose in a helicopter.
To rubbish Bristol GS, Alex and co, then there is obviously some other 'personal' reason for it.
To rubbish Bristol GS, Alex and co, then there is obviously some other 'personal' reason for it.
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More of the same.
Of course there must be opinions for all tastes but, in saying that, the ones that explain the "why" are usually more reliable. I don't think saying "they are crap" and leaving it there serves any purpose. On the other hand, constructive criticism (I know) is always welcome in BGS.
So this is mine: After completing all JAR exams with BGS (and passing them all first time ), and after knowing Alex and all the staff at BSC, the only thing I can do is praise their good job and thank them for doing the impossible to make me learn what I learnt.
In any case, why not just compare notes and/or pay them a visit? Then you can form your own opinion about them.
And good luck
[ 27 September 2001: Message edited by: Joaqu'n ]
Of course there must be opinions for all tastes but, in saying that, the ones that explain the "why" are usually more reliable. I don't think saying "they are crap" and leaving it there serves any purpose. On the other hand, constructive criticism (I know) is always welcome in BGS.
So this is mine: After completing all JAR exams with BGS (and passing them all first time
), and after knowing Alex and all the staff at BSC, the only thing I can do is praise their good job and thank them for doing the impossible to make me learn what I learnt.In any case, why not just compare notes and/or pay them a visit? Then you can form your own opinion about them.
And good luck
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SD,
Please let us know what your opinion is based on ?
I for one have found BGS excellent and would highly recommend them and I am not alone.
I would be very interested to hear on what factual basis you have formed your opinion ?
GB.
[ 27 September 2001: Message edited by: GonvilleBromhead ]
Please let us know what your opinion is based on ?
I for one have found BGS excellent and would highly recommend them and I am not alone.
I would be very interested to hear on what factual basis you have formed your opinion ?
GB.
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Similar position to you several weeks ago. After attending the Manchester Exhibition and seeking additional advice on pprune, i have registered with BGS. The clarity of the material is excellent and the general feeling of an establishment who are behind you to ensure you get through the ATPL exams is without question rather than just a number out their on your own.
I believe one of the most important aspects of distance learning is to ensure you have the sheer determination to put the hours in and get the progress tests done in a regular timely manner....good luck
I believe one of the most important aspects of distance learning is to ensure you have the sheer determination to put the hours in and get the progress tests done in a regular timely manner....good luck
Having been with PPSC until their unfortunate demise and subsequently enlisting the aid of BGS, I have had nothing but praise for them. Whilst trying not to sound too sycophantic, I would like to add a few more words on the subject. Despite the trauma surrounding the last few weeks, Alex and his team have helped me to achieve 7/7 at the first attempt. Now, if I can pass all seven at the first attempt, I don't think you can give much credence to the rather thinly veiled personal attack from Skipdistance. Now Alex, any chance of a discount for Module 2?
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To further add to the initial post. BGS in my view are the dogs danglies. Prompt response to all questions, excellent notes great bunch.
Not surprised to that SD didn't respond to justify his remarks because he can't.
Well done Alex, Anouska, Jacqueline, don't rise to the bait of this rambling idiot.
Not surprised to that SD didn't respond to justify his remarks because he can't.
Well done Alex, Anouska, Jacqueline, don't rise to the bait of this rambling idiot.
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The only thing that bugs me with these distance learning courses are that some of the notes from the course providers have missing letters or certain words missing etc. I think this is because not that many people are actually involved with proof reading the material before hand unlike that found in actual books. This is just a general critism and not aimed at anyone in particular!!
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AS to typo errors and missing bits, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. I've written and checked some of ours, Alex has done many more. We check, cross-check and countercheck, but errors still slip through. We ask students who spot errors to tell us so we can correct for the next issue, and we log all errors found in a book and strike them of as we correct them. Still they slip through.
Guilty as charged, then, but do we work hard trying to minimise the problem. We do like to think, however, that the technical content is correct, logical and consistent across all subjects. If anyone has a problem, please e-mail us at www.bristol.gs
Checked for errors by Cdick Whittinghoom.
Guilty as charged, then, but do we work hard trying to minimise the problem. We do like to think, however, that the technical content is correct, logical and consistent across all subjects. If anyone has a problem, please e-mail us at www.bristol.gs
Checked for errors by Cdick Whittinghoom.