Choice of UK Flying School for CPL...

[laurie]

I am halfway through my PPL in New Zealand, and am doing the research on where I will eventually take CPL training.

I am from Scotland, but would locate anywhere in the UK for the course - Having said that it would be a bonus to remain in Scotland, so as much info as you can on schools/clubs in Scotland/Northern England would be great.

Also, seperately, what do you feel would be better - to sit the ATPL exams BEFORE or AFTER the CPL course?

Thanks in advance.

[GJB]

Hi Laurie

I have heard many good things about "TayFlight" in Perth.

[The man formerly known as]

I thought you had to pass the ATPLs ground exams before you can start the CPL flying course.

As far as locations are concerned I did mine at Redhill. I passed first time and the only downside is the field which is a complete swamp in winter.

[laurie]

Thanks for the replies.

GJB: I have also heard good things said about Tayside. Do they have an internet site? Failing that what are their contact details?

Man formerly known as: I used to live in Redhill before Scotland, and really liked the place - From previous searches on pprune it has been very well recommended.

Would anyone who has been to these schools email me on [email protected]

I know people are tempted to say search the old threads, but it is up-to-date info I am looking for.

Thanks again...

[GJB]

Laurie

Don't confuse "TayFlight" with "Tayside Aviation." Not that there is anything wrong with either - I just know people who have been to TayFlight and they have exceeded their expectations.

I do have contact details, but not at hand - I will email you with the details asap. However, they are based at Perth Aerodrome if that helps.

Good luck!

[laurie]

Copy that GJB!

Thanks for your posting, and I have run a search on both, with good results.

It is interesting that the two of you have recommended schools that were already on my mind. A good sign.

Lastly, a thankyou to www for your email.

Good stuff mate. If anyone would like to add more on CPL schools, this is the place.

Cheers,

Laurie.

[Manflex55]

Laurie,

The 1st thing to do would be to download the official list of CAA-approved FTOs (31 May 2001 edition), which you find here :

http://www.srg.caa.co.uk/documents/s...provedFTOs.pdf

The FTOs web addresses are also included in this document, check all of them & compare prices, especially IR twin prices, which vary from £210 (Wycombe Air Centre) to £355 (SFT in Bournemouth) per hour !!!

[mad_jock]

Interesting to note from that list that SFT isn't counted as a full intergrated course

MJ