Sentenza (Mike) and more EFT info
 

If that is the Mike who i think it is, ummmm You did NOT get a first time pass in your CPL??? I believe you got only got a partial pass and had to go up again with the examiner a day or so later???

But to add to the stockpile on EFT opinion, yes i would definately say they had good instructors. They got me through my time there. The accommodation was excellant the houses in vero beach were brand new and spotless. It had all the basic needs and requirements and if there was anything else that you needed just go talk to peggy. The only downside is that now and then she would pop by the house so you had to make sure it was clean or you might get a little telling off. Although, sometimes it depends if you live with a pig or not.

One of the big down points i will make sure to say is that make sure you get any money left on your account back. It takes forever to get it back off them, i had to wait over 3mths to get cash back from them and it wasnt everything, i am still waiting for the rest of it and i have sent emails in which everytime i am told it is on its way. Be persistant in that area.

Also be sure when it comes to the ground briefings that you make sure how long it lasts for, once i was going to be charged for a 1hr briefing when it only took 10 mins! keep an eye on your watch and then check your invoice and make sure no mistakes are there. It is very easily done and i know it has happened with others. i dont think they purposely mean to do that but it is easy to do so write down how much time each ground briefing lasts for and check what the instructor writes down.

But i had a good time there, the planes all did what they were supposed to do and i had no problems with the ac apart from a complete electrical failure once but i got down safe and sound. If you keep an eye for those points you should have a good experience.

Hi all;

I did my CPL with EFT last year. Excellent instructors (hope you read this Phil)! and then went on to do my MEP and FI. Returned at the beggining of this year for IR training. Aircraft availability was never too much of a problem, at the worse a couple of time changes. On my CPL got to fly twice a day, 6 days a week. FI was great fun and all done in record time. It is hard work to do a CPL in three weeks but completely possible. I got a first time pass in everything I did there.
Instructors are great and the whole atmosphere is friendly and relaxed but always proffesional.
As for the accomodation, the Vero Beach apartments that are now used are all new and well equipped. Three to a house and its who you share with that makes the difference. Initially I stayed at Port Fierce! and although the place was shabby and ill eqipped, everything I asked for was provided. (Iron and sheets and similar stuff). They dont use them anymore I believe.
If you decide to go over then I think you will be happy with them. I have been through a few schools and they are still my top favorites.
Good luck.

EFT ceases operations at Shoreham
 

Just found out that EFT have ceased operations for the time being at their school in the UK.

According to sources, this was due to having no instructors.

EFT had moved their IR students to Pilot Training College but left after having problems with the instructors there.

EFT's students are now based at Bournemouth Commercial Flight Training.

(Someone at EFT may like to comment on this to confirm authenticity)

They are however, still advertising training at Shoreham so maybe they have resolved the situation)

That is a shame.

Things were shaping up for that base to be very successful and they certainly had the market covered for IR training down there. Anyone know what has happened to Mike Smart as a result of this?

Hope things work out for those concerned. In hindsight, although IR training is a very stressful time which lead to some initial criticism, I look back with fondness my time spent training there as their first SHM based student.

The instruction by the above mentioned CFI was fantastic.

VFE.

Yes can only agree with Vfe - I did my IR their with him, no problems at all.

With regards to Mike Smart, I know he is instructing for BCFT in Bournemouth now. No doubt about him, he is a top instructor, and even though I didn't do my IR there, I have only heard good things about them.

bugger it.

I start the APP with EFT in 6 weeks, I only live half hour from Shoreham. Better start saving some extra fuel tokens....

On a positive note, no positioning flight for exam. BCFT and the CAA Flight Test Centre are in the same building and share the same parking apron.

I was at Sussex Flying Club today, the original base of EFT UK, and can confirm that it has moved to Bournemouth.

I have been a student at EFT in Florida and was very happy with the instruction.

If they have relocated to Bournemouth then the APP students will have a great finishing location for their IR.

Anyone know where at Bournemouth Airport EFT UK is based now, and who the instructors there are?

EFT UK are not based anywhere at Bournemouth. EFT are sub-contracting the last part of their IR training to Bourenmouth Commercial Flight Training. The instructors will be those that BCFT choose to allocate to the task.

Should also add that BCFT are a fantastic school too.

VFE.

European Flight Training (EFT)
 

Hello

I'm currently lookig to begin training to be a pilot and have been recommended a place in Florida called Eurpoean Flight Training.

Does anyone know anything about it? Or has anyone been there to train?

Additionally, i'm looking to secure some financing. Does anyone have any advice when trying to go about this?

Alastair

I fly their to undertake their APP on 1st sept. Most information about them can be found on www.flyeft.com.

As for finance, I have a HSBC proff studies loan, though I understand this is now withdrawn for new applicants. Try other banks, though you may need a property to secure the funds (my loan is secured against my parents house)

Hope this helps.

European Flight Training? Is this school different
 

I came across this flying school's ad., went to its webpage and found that it claims that their programs are so different and claims that job is guaranteed....as a flight instructor.

They are saying that their program is so different from OAT...etc.

I am thinking of getting into a flight school but I am wondering is this school really so different or this is just the same as OAT that "job with an airline is not guaranteed"?
:confused:

thanks...

Read the website and the job is subject to meeting certain professional and personal standards. EFT's instructors are all very good and they will want to maintain that reputation, however given the standard of instruction as long as you meet the grade....
Read into it what you will..

European Flight Training, EFT, Anyone tried?
 

Hi!

Im looking around for a good flight school. Though i cant find anything (search function not working properly) about EFT (www.flyeft.com).
So is there anyone here who has undertaken their APP program, or someone who knows someone etc. etc. Would like to know as much as possible of that school. :)


Regards! / Pontus

Re: European Flight Training, EFT, Anyone tried?
 

Im sure someone has some info about this school :)


Regards!

Re: European Flight Training, EFT, Anyone tried?
 

Hello Poonta

There is a mine of information to be found on this forum about EFT.
You will find good reports and bad reports - just like you will for every major Florida based flight school.

I'm not sure if the Search function is working fully at the moment (maybe a moderator could answer that) but you should try and search under "EFT".

I have trained at EFT and have already commented on my experiences. A quick search will also uncover that.

Best of luck with your training.

Farrell

Re: European Flight Training, EFT, Anyone tried?
 

Well, i've been trying to search for info on EFT here, but the search engine returns blank (when will it be fixed?).

Will continue! :)

Regards!

Re: European Flight Training, EFT, Anyone tried?
 

The new search doesn't seem to like 3 characters. In a game full of TLAs that's unfortunate. But forget searching for 'EFT' or 'CPL' and look instead for 'Florida' or 'Commercial'.