Spanish FTO'S: Which one to choose?
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Spanish FTO'S: Which one to choose?
Hello everybody, i don't speak spanish and i would like to have some feedbacks of these schools in spain in english please:
aerofan , topfly, aerodynamics, aeromadrid ,gestair
Is there anyone here that have tryed these schools?
Thank you
aerofan , topfly, aerodynamics, aeromadrid ,gestair
Is there anyone here that have tryed these schools?
Thank you
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I can't really help you about those schools, but as far as I know, Top Fly only makes courses in english for collectives of people, that is, I'm afraid you can't study in english by yourself, but that's what I got from reading their website, you should give them a call.
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Stay away from Airmed Valencia
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No actual experience as of yet, i'm off to Aerofan next week to do the instrument rating.
However one observation I have from the posts above is that, it depends if you are wanting to go modular or Intergrated....
If you are going intergrated I would suggest FTE Jerez or Adventia in Salamanca although I hear they are fairly booked up.
Your modular options are Aerodynamics (Malaga), very popular but personally I dont think malaga is the greatest place to live.
In Madrid you have: American Flyers (owned by gestair), Aerofan, Aero Madrid, Aeromed, (by the sounds of it not the best option), topfly (barcelona), and a few more.
As you dont speak Spanish I can suggest Aerofan as they have a very nice English chap, who deals with international bookings and they seem to be setup well to cater for English students. However if you do choose them I suggest arranging your own accomodation. (www.idealista.com)
However one observation I have from the posts above is that, it depends if you are wanting to go modular or Intergrated....
If you are going intergrated I would suggest FTE Jerez or Adventia in Salamanca although I hear they are fairly booked up.
Your modular options are Aerodynamics (Malaga), very popular but personally I dont think malaga is the greatest place to live.
In Madrid you have: American Flyers (owned by gestair), Aerofan, Aero Madrid, Aeromed, (by the sounds of it not the best option), topfly (barcelona), and a few more.
As you dont speak Spanish I can suggest Aerofan as they have a very nice English chap, who deals with international bookings and they seem to be setup well to cater for English students. However if you do choose them I suggest arranging your own accomodation. (www.idealista.com)
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I would like to know why you are all saying to stay away from AIRMED?? it doenst seem to be a bad place at all. If your guys have only negative things to say, then I would be really pleased to hear them from you. SInce I am considering doing my education with AIRMED!
Hope to hear from you soon,
Hope to hear from you soon,
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Just go there, stop a student, take him far from the school and ask him about it.
be carefull, MARKETING can be a big beast!
and don't say you haven't been advised
good luck with your career
be carefull, MARKETING can be a big beast!
and don't say you haven't been advised
good luck with your career
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aéromadrid
hello/Hola
is there someone who can tell me about the integrated(-platinium) course at aéromadrid??
How is this FTO reknown with airlines?
Kind regards, Gracias
is there someone who can tell me about the integrated(-platinium) course at aéromadrid??
How is this FTO reknown with airlines?
Kind regards, Gracias
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Big changes happening at Airmed: the new Head of Training is a former chief Pilot of Iberia and TRE A340.
I have absolutely no doubt that this gentleman has the aim to make Airmed again the top-school it was, back in 2001, 2002. I know him personally and he is the best Spain has to offer.
I have absolutely no doubt that this gentleman has the aim to make Airmed again the top-school it was, back in 2001, 2002. I know him personally and he is the best Spain has to offer.
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If money no object , go for aerodynamics malaga , they have good training and reputation all over Europe and hey speak english as well.
Do not come to Madrid, we dont even have an arifield with instrument procedure , ILS or VOR.
your best bet aerodynamics!!!
Do not come to Madrid, we dont even have an arifield with instrument procedure , ILS or VOR.
your best bet aerodynamics!!!
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Giggey,
Oc__vio "On The Rocks" McFly?
Last news I've got from him is that he got TRI privileges for the tailwheel King Air
. Now Airmed can be TRTO 
Despegue... I hope this new CFI doesn´t leave fed up of managament as everyone else did. The school has one of the best locations and conditions to be a good school. It depends on the attitude of managament, either go cheap and sloppy, or start doing things right and aim for quality.
I think Airmed has a lot to do and demonstrate before they deserve any credit again. They have a lot of hard work to do, and a change of attitude is a must too.
They have done too much harm to students and employees in the past.
Regards / Pablo
Not bad at all. did Oc__vio went back to work on the fields?
Last news I've got from him is that he got TRI privileges for the tailwheel King Air
. Now Airmed can be TRTO Despegue... I hope this new CFI doesn´t leave fed up of managament as everyone else did. The school has one of the best locations and conditions to be a good school. It depends on the attitude of managament, either go cheap and sloppy, or start doing things right and aim for quality.
I think Airmed has a lot to do and demonstrate before they deserve any credit again. They have a lot of hard work to do, and a change of attitude is a must too.
They have done too much harm to students and employees in the past.
Regards / Pablo
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Aerodynamics may well be the best in Spain, however, living in Malaga for any period of time would be hell to me but each to their own.
I am in Madrid at the moment and the latest word on the grapevine (bear in mind that alot of bull**** goes around between the schools here at cuatro vientos) is that Aeromadrid are in finacial trouble. Not sure if its true or not but be careful: the platinum course is a a huge finacial investment.
YS
I am in Madrid at the moment and the latest word on the grapevine (bear in mind that alot of bull**** goes around between the schools here at cuatro vientos) is that Aeromadrid are in finacial trouble. Not sure if its true or not but be careful: the platinum course is a a huge finacial investment.
YS
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ADM 50% upfront
Anyone had success negotiating on this one ?
The acceptable method for school and student concerned is to simply stay in credit and we all know that large amounts up front are a real no - no where flying training is concerned.
ADM state in their info that 50% is their requirement, is this just standard blurb or do they insist upon it ?
The acceptable method for school and student concerned is to simply stay in credit and we all know that large amounts up front are a real no - no where flying training is concerned.
ADM state in their info that 50% is their requirement, is this just standard blurb or do they insist upon it ?