ATPL Groundschool provider in Scotland? All gone?
 

Hello guys, I was hoping someone could help. I'm new to Pprune, so please be gentle, but I can't find the information I am looking for elsewhere. :\

I have recently moved back to Scotland after my job took me down south for a few years (I am now in Dunblane, just to the north of Stirling.) It has always been my intention to gain my fATPL, and I already have my PPL and a significant number of hours. Work commitments have finally eased to the extent that I can now dedicate some time to the ATPL Groundschool. When I stayed in Scotland before, the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies was the sole provider of ATPL Groundschool in the country, but I understand that this is no longer running?

So I was really just looking to see what the options are? I have read much about Bristol Groundschool, but I think I'd prefer to do a fulltime classroom-based course if possible (not sure I have enough discipline for distance learning!) Having said that, I understand that some of the distance learning providers have excellent notes and are terrifically well organised with study plans etc.

Thanks in advance, and any help at all would be appreciated.

Alastair.

Its going back a few years now but I did mine distance learning with Bristol Ground School. They were absolutely fantastic in all respects and probably the most professional part of my entire training. I have never heard a bad word about them. However distance learning does, as you say, require heaps of self-discipline...some people have it and some dont. If you are already doubting yours before even starting (as u imply) then maybe full-time may suit you better. Dont know of any up here but have been out of the training loop for a while. Good luck whatever you choose!

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I completed distance learning with London Met in September, the books are a bit flaky in places (they're working with the publishers to improve that) but the revision weeks are really excellent. You'll find these compulsory sessions invaluable when it comes to brushing up in the weeks leading up to the exams, if you turn up feeling a little concerned about a subject you will leave the revision week feeling considerably more confident. The staff are helpful, knowledgeable and have a great sense of humour which leads to a good atmosphere.

We currently do groundschool in the first 2 weeks of every month in Prestwick. Note that the ATPL(H) exams are going bi-monthly for Glasgow. You may want to look at AST in Perth - they just got approval for ATPL(A) but I'm not sure if that is residential or not.

As for classroom stuff - I think you will find Bristol's notes good enough not to necessarily need the classroom, aside from making sure you are away from distractions, etc. We find most people do better than they think on distance learning.

phil

distance learning
 

I am currently a third of the way through distance learning with CATS and they are excellent, the books are well thought out and the internet support with questions, lectures and tests a great way to study. I just completed my first study week with them and although a lot to go through the lectures were top drawer. First exams in January......

Hello, I really appreciate all the replies so far, certainly a lot to think about.

Keep the replies coming! :ok: