Which school for the CPL & IR?
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From: London
Another very good school worth considering is Stapleford Flight Centre in NE London, Very good aircraft fleet, Reasonable prices & experienced instructors. They have an excellent pass rate with every commercial course completed this year getting a first series pass. An additional simulator (FNPTII) supposed to be arriving in March. Cheap accomodation on the field too!
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From: Athome
Nosedragger
Sounds as if I conradicted myself, but in the past year I have spoken to a few friends and aquaintances who went to Bristol and all they were constantly complaining about it.
I know most students have a moan now and then about their school, but not all the time. I will say however that all completed their trainning with Bristol but one in particular racked up quite a few hours over and above minimum.
I don't know which instuctor is at Bristol now.
All I can say is oppps.
Sounds as if I conradicted myself, but in the past year I have spoken to a few friends and aquaintances who went to Bristol and all they were constantly complaining about it.
I know most students have a moan now and then about their school, but not all the time. I will say however that all completed their trainning with Bristol but one in particular racked up quite a few hours over and above minimum.
I don't know which instuctor is at Bristol now.
All I can say is oppps.
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From: UK
twinkletoes
It would be nice to hear from the students themselves about specific gripes(so that they can be addressed) rather than vague accusations second hand.
For your information, Bristol have not employed any ex-SFT instructors. Obviously more misinformation and hearsay on your part.
It would be nice to hear from the students themselves about specific gripes(so that they can be addressed) rather than vague accusations second hand.
For your information, Bristol have not employed any ex-SFT instructors. Obviously more misinformation and hearsay on your part.
. I'm looking at a few schools this week - went and checked out PAT today and was quite impressed. Still keeping my options open though. Joined: Jun 1999
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From: UK
streamer
Just another number
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posted 12 December 2001 22:33
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does anyone have any contact information for bristol?
e-mail / tel. etc.
thanks
Tel 01275 474601
Just another number
Member # 12089
posted 12 December 2001 22:33
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does anyone have any contact information for bristol?
e-mail / tel. etc.
thanks
Tel 01275 474601
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From: FL390
Just some advice for you
Bigger is not always better
and
DO NOT pay up front, keep in credit and make payments by card. If the school require payment up front - walk away
I would avoid 1 - did my PPL with them not a good experience
No experience of the others
Bigger is not always better
and
DO NOT pay up front, keep in credit and make payments by card. If the school require payment up front - walk away
I would avoid 1 - did my PPL with them not a good experience
No experience of the others
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Bit unfair slagging off Bristol I feel!
Went there with 700 hours,30 hours Instrument and a lapsed IMC from 2.5 years ago....3weeks 2 days later had First time full pass, so they can't be that bad!
Personally thought they were very focussed and keen to get you through in the minimum time possible.
Naz was particularly good as was Jeff and Terry in the Sim.
Would definately recommend them...can't say anything about the others as I've never trained with them and hearsay's a dangerous thing.
MTMA
Went there with 700 hours,30 hours Instrument and a lapsed IMC from 2.5 years ago....3weeks 2 days later had First time full pass, so they can't be that bad!
Personally thought they were very focussed and keen to get you through in the minimum time possible.
Naz was particularly good as was Jeff and Terry in the Sim.
Would definately recommend them...can't say anything about the others as I've never trained with them and hearsay's a dangerous thing.
MTMA
PPRuNe Knight in Shining Armour
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From: Everywhere in the UK, but not home!
MTMA, if you were doing your IR training in August I think I know you!!! I've sat in the back a few times!?
BFC are big enough to mean that they only really need you to just stay in credit. I used to pay an amount and then go into debit a bit, and then pay a bit more..... It means that you don't risk more of your cash than you need to. Useful in today's climate
Also, the fact that there's a resident CAA examiner on the airfield means that you don't wait for too long for the test when you're ready!!
The problem with second hand moans is the fact that people will moan if they're not satisfied. Most people who are satisfied aren't so forthcoming with their comments. A fact of life!
BFC are big enough to mean that they only really need you to just stay in credit. I used to pay an amount and then go into debit a bit, and then pay a bit more..... It means that you don't risk more of your cash than you need to. Useful in today's climate
Also, the fact that there's a resident CAA examiner on the airfield means that you don't wait for too long for the test when you're ready!!
The problem with second hand moans is the fact that people will moan if they're not satisfied. Most people who are satisfied aren't so forthcoming with their comments. A fact of life!
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Snigs - I think I know who you are!
Hows things?
Did you do the MCC and where?
Cancelled mine for the moment due to the situation generally - managed to get my IR Instructors course which rather worringly means I can teach the IR!!
Better practice on IMC ratings first. Still I've bought a GPS so I can be like NAZ!
I'm thinking about the ATP scheme - have you are anyone else got thoughts on this?
MTMA
Hows things?
Did you do the MCC and where?
Cancelled mine for the moment due to the situation generally - managed to get my IR Instructors course which rather worringly means I can teach the IR!!
Better practice on IMC ratings first. Still I've bought a GPS so I can be like NAZ!
I'm thinking about the ATP scheme - have you are anyone else got thoughts on this?
MTMA
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From: south east
Did my IR @ BFC. Best in my opinion and experience by far. Use to work for Cabair. don't even think about it. The only other place possibly as good as BFC, heard excellent things but no experience, is Airways @ Exeter, but you need 1000hrs. I can only repeat, Bristol will not let you down, all instructors good, Nasib brilliant, and Martin the boss is a top bloke. I've no experience of PAT, but don't believe anywhere up to BFC/Airways standards. I did multi + IR, 11 hrs sim, 14hrs A/c
