Congratulations on choosing to become a commercial pilot. As exciting as it is, we know the training can be very daunting. We have put together a guide to help you prepare for your training. 

Follow our five step guide to place you in the best possible position for your first day at flight school. Whether you're enrolling on an integrated programme, or studying via the modular route, the core essentials for embarking on your commercial pilot training are the same.   

Tours are the perfect time to experience the lively and friendly atmosphere of FTA first-hand, as well as see our facilities and discuss the school and your training with staff and students. You and a guest will learn more about what you can expect to get out of your flight training and how to decide which course and school is right for you.

Preparing for your ATPL modules in advance of your course start date is a widely recommended way to reduce the stress of learning all the content. This is why we provide students with access to all Padpilot resources 12 weeks before the start date of their integrated course. The 16 Padpilot books contain all the information a ground school student needs to excel in their ATPL exams. From April 4th, the FDP June intake will have full access to this information , allowing them the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the content in advance of their training's commencement.

Padpilot were the first company within the aviation industry to make ground school content accessible in an engaging and interactive iBook format and remain the industry leaders today. The way the iBooks are structured maximises student engagement by allowing users to highlight and search each book, as well as create revision cards within the ebook. The company also uses videos and 3D models to make the content more accessible for visual and auditory learners.

Our aim is to help you to make the most informed choice for your pilot training. 

Earlier this month we hosted an online discussion panel regarding modular and integrated pilot training. Our panel of students and pilots answered your questions on the difference between the two routes and the benefits they have enjoyed, training via their preferred route. 

First, let us introduce our panel:

This will come as good news to UK-based students who are required to complete acclimatisation flying and the IR skill test in an EU member state for the issue of an EASA licence. With the world in the grips of a pandemic, sourcing and travelling to flight schools abroad could understandably prove quite unsettling for some, however the proximity of EU airspace to our base at Brighton City Airport has made completing the acclimatisation flying and IR skill test in EU airspace straightforward, without ever spending a night away from British soil.

We are very pleased to share with you an article written by Dr Chris King, EU and UK approved AME and Medical Director and Head of AeMC Centreline London and Gatwick UK.

"We all say that we are certain Martyn built aviation in his back garden. He has an incredible amount of knowledge that you can tell he enjoys passing on to others. No question in the classroom is ever left unanswered and he is always happy to explain in that extra bit of detail if you’re finding it hard to understand something" - Chloe, FTA Student.

We are pleased to announce that we will freeze the price of our modular training for all ab initio students who embark on their PPL this year.