FTA have teamed up with Bristol Ground School to offer a distance learning option for their Advanced Modular Package.
Press Release: FTA Global offers a distance learning option with Bristol Ground School
Charlotte Berrystone23 Sep 2022
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Five step guide to preparing for your pilot training
Lottie Watt12 May 2021
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.
Posted in: integrated pilot training, start pilot training, atpl, atpl theory, commercial pilot
Pilot training cheat sheet
Alexandra O'Loughlin28 Mar 2021
Our aim is to help you to make the most informed choice for your pilot training.
Posted in: pilot training, how to become a pilot, pilot, be a pilot, atpl, frozen atpl, aviation courses
Students and staff celebrate ATPL exam success
Alexandra O'Loughlin07 Sep 2020
We are excited to share very positive news regarding our recent ATPL exams - our recent (2020) first time pass statistics were 98% with an average exam mark of 89.1%. Students have continued their theoretical instruction at FTA despite the disruption caused by the global pandemic. Classes were moved online and have been conducted via remote instruction.
Posted in: atpl, atpl theory, ground school
'Best in Class' Solution For ATPL Theory
Alexandra O'Loughlin13 Sep 2019
At FTA Global we deliver the ATPL Theory over nine months. The course is the only residential ATPL Theory programme of its kind in the UK, and is entirely designed for the best interests of the student.
Posted in: atpl, atpl training, fatpl, atpl theory
Toby describes his excitement when he secured a job at Flybe days after completing his MCC/APS course.
Alexandra O'Loughlin27 Aug 2019
Posted in: atpl, airline preparation, flybe, flybe pilot, APS, atpl theory, frozen atpl, aviation courses
So what should a prospective student at FTA expect when they enrol onto ATPL theory ground school?
Charlotte Berrystone07 Jun 2019
To qualify as a commercial pilot, a prospective pilot will need to have completed both theoretical and aircraft flight training and have passed all the required exams and flying skills tests as laid out by the UK CAA.
Posted in: be a pilot, atpl, ATPL exams, atpl training, why be a pilot
Cadet Stories: Nathan
George Jarvis06 May 2019
We sat down with FTA trainee pilot Nathan after he’d just finished his ATPL exams and discussed his journey to becoming a pilot.
Posted in: atpl, ATPL exams, atpl training, why be a pilot, interview, student services, Cadet Story, fatpl
What is ATPL Theory?
Alexandra O'Loughlin01 Feb 2019
To qualify as a commercial pilot, you need to complete both theoretical and aircraft flight instruction.
Posted in: atpl, ATPL exams, atpl training
Dan explains how a chance encounter re-determined his career path
Alexandra O'Loughlin21 Nov 2018
Dan’s interest in flight training started in an unusual place – a car boot sale. There he stumbled across a copy of ‘flight sim’ a computer game which focuses on aircraft simulation, and he became hooked. Just as well, because before that chance encounter, he’d always wanted to become a virologist…
Posted in: atpl, atpl training, flight instructor, cost of pilot training, why be a pilot, flight instructor rating, aircraft, diamond fleet, interview, Cadet Story, commercialpilottraining, fatpl
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