Bristol Distance Learning
 

I currently have a FAA CSEL and CMEL IR. Im looking to start my ATPL through distance learning or full time ground school, whichever is best. Does anyone have any information on Bristol? Or any other schools in England for that matter to complete the ATPL? Anyone went through this process. I may do the flying portion in Spain

bristol is the best...oxford sucks !:E

go bristol.GS!

I'll second BGS. And easy to fly there from Norn Irn.

Is it all distance learning or do they do a full time course? I think I will go with bristol then. Anyone have any recommendations on the flying portion??? \\\\\\\\\\\where is best to do the practical? I was looking at CTC ATP course????!!!!

go anywhere u want for the flying, never paid in advance too much.
60% of flight school is going to be bust for lack of cash.

after summer, it s going to be a massacre...it will take over 6 years to recover.

we are like in 2002-2003.in 2001.

You like spouting out drivel don't you dart :mad:

I believe BGS are still distance learning only, though if you're studying full-time at home, you'll get through fairly quickly. Give them a call and they'll give you all the gen.

Bristol Flying Centre (now Bristol Aviation) has a good reputation for modular flying but don't know what it is currently like, with the recent changes. I've no reason to believe that it's not as good as it used to be, but get some feedback from current students.

And in case you don't know - ignore anything dartagnan posts. Bit of a reputation and all that........

Hi there
I don´t know about the other distance learning school.´s in the Uk, but i know about BGS, where i´m finishing an ATPL-H, and they are very good. Excellent material to study from, with a very good brush up revision course given by very professional and experient instructors. Also theyr question bank is a great tool to complement all that by training in doing all the questions before the exams.
I did 2 PPL´s in Portugal (A+H), and a CPL in Brasil, and comparing all the shools i can say this guys are really good.

Go for it, and good luck with your studies.
Rgds

I've just finished with Bristol GS, and they're absolutely great.

SBW

How do people get around the accommodation at BGS? What are the options and the most economical ways of staying there?

BGS have a list of local B&Bs where you can stay - often these are farmhouses in nice relaxing surroundings. Some come with kitchenette type arrangements which is handy for cooking in the evening.

Thank God for Bristol.gs all 14 subjects complete 1st time pass. Would not go anywhere elese.

ahah, and how long do you think TRTO will stay in business with no help from banks??? 60% of TRTO will soon close.

it s MADNESS to invest in aviation right now.

Well Bristol.gs wont be one of them, as they arent a TRTO.

Cormactrolan
 

Cutting through the testosterone driven drivel posted here sometimes: I believe that Bristol is clearly the way to go if you'r interested in a first time pass. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a Bristol Groupie; I reckon, for the money they charge, they can do something about fixing their online QDB interface, amongst many other things. That said, their material is excellent, the teachers are good, and their questions are right on the mark.

For the flying you have a massive selection, in the UK and throughout Europe. Whatever you do, look around. And as someone said above this post, pay as little in advance as you possibly can!

Success! :ok:

yes, better to invest in bristol, than a school which owns planes, because I don't see how these schools will survive without money. I think oxford will be out soon.
In the USA, the big schools are runing short of cash. I think there are too many TRTO in europe as long it was easy to get loan. Many schools have closed their door in USA (over 60%)already and the wave is coming here.
So think smart before spending your cash!

Dartagnan, we really don't care what you think.
Stop spreading gloom everywhere, especially when it comes to FTO businesses since you don't seem to have a clue of how it works. They're going to go burst, really?
Well, I'm glad you think so, seems like you've been trying to tell us through out your past 900 posts, I think you'd better stop now, it's getting quite childish.

Bristol GS is distance learning, Oxford is not (at least, for most of the students there).
Instead of wasting your time with "FTO are going to go burst !!" give some useful pieces of advice, which you could since you're really experienced in the aviation industry, aren't you?

Bristol GS is known to be excellent, and the support (books) is by far the best you can get to prepare for the ATPL. That's what makes it one of the best if not the best option to consider when thinking of going distance learning.
Keep in mind you have to attend two periods of 2 weeks each before the 7 exams, that's part of the 10% of the teaching program must be done in the school. I'm not sure about the 10% but it's the idea ..
Also, Bristol GS is about 20 miles south of Bristol, there are plenty of accomodations (B&Bs, ..) but you'll most probably need a car. Although there may be some buses going to Cheddar from Bristol.

Give them a call, they're really helpful.

Bristol GS is great, using them now and seem to be getting good marks. Will be studying tonight also.

Just keep plugging away on things people but wisely, be patient, things will eventually get better, they always do.


Golfcharlie, totally agree, I don't post too often here, but been reading a few postings and it seems that every posting by Dartagnan is "don't do it, they're all going bust!!!" ... I doubt that. Some may struggle, like every other business, but most if not all will survive through this. It's time you started thinking positive and constructively. As they say, if you don't have anything better to say, don't say it.

I will call Bristol tomorrow and sign up!!!!!! I appreciate all your efforts here to answer my queries. Much appreciated.

Cormac - Two guys I know have had experience with Bristol and whilst they had some minor issues, they both agree it is one of the best GS available and worth the investment in time and money.

BTW - our friend Dart is the guy with the sandwich board proudly proclaiming the message - Repent now for the end is nigh. He says it could happen today or tomorrow.

I wish he would let us know because I want to go both days!!

Best of luck