Pilot training cheat sheet
Alexandra O'Loughlin29 Oct 2019
Posted in: pilot training, how to become a pilot, pilot, be a pilot, atpl, frozen atpl, aviation courses
We are pleased to announce a new blended-learning approach to ATPL Theory
Alexandra O'Loughlin13 Sep 2019
From next year we will deliver ATPL Theory over nine months. The course will be the only residential ATPL Theory programme of its kind in the UK, using two different software packages in addition to the class room-based instruction.
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
Cadet stories: Taariq
Alexandra O'Loughlin10 Mar 2017
We recently caught up with FTA Integrated student Taariq Iqbal, who commenced his pilot training with FTA in 2016. Taariq recently completed his ATPL theory exams and is about to commence his commercial pilot training on our Multi-Engine Diamond DA42 aircraft. Here we found out just what inspired Taariq to become a Pilot:
Posted in: FTA, become a pilot, be a pilot, flying, atpl, Cadet Story
Aviation Jargon
Alexandra O'Loughlin06 Feb 2017
Aviation, like so many other industries, has its own use of jargon. These are words that are designed to be specific to people within the chosen industry or field they operate within. It can be easy for aviation enthusiasts to forget that terms such as an ‘ILS’ or ‘Waypoint’ are not common place to those outside of aviation. Below we have decrypted some of the jargon we use for a bit of fun and to widen people’s knowledge over the different terminology that has become second nature to us:
Posted in: Insider, learning to fly, FTA, News, airlines, be a pilot, atpl
Advice and tips for completing your ATPL Theory
Alexandra O'Loughlin23 Dec 2016
We hear so often how students are put off completing their ATPL theory or dread the seemingly insurmountable amount of work it entails.
Posted in: pilot training, News, pilot school, atpl
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