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EASA / EFT - to be forewarned is to be forearmed

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Old 21st Sep 2011, 20:01
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Hmm... Unfortunately, time and a flexible job are exactly what I don't have, otherwise the idea of getting it done at a leisurely pace in good weather would appeal greatly. I just need to get it sorted quickly and safely...
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Old 22nd Sep 2011, 10:22
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It wouldn't be an issue with the schools i worked at.

And training would be an hour general handling and then a nav ex. If every thing was hunky dorry then a test. If not training as required.

But if the punter just wanted to go straight for the test they would be allowed to do it. But I think they would proberly come unstuck with the PFL,nav and stalling exercises.
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Old 23rd Sep 2011, 15:29
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Well, I'm going to be away for a week or two then I shall make a decision. I'll let the list know how things go.

Thank you all for your suggestions - sometimes the answers a person needs aren't actually the ones to the question you initially asked. At the moment I'm seriously thinking of either France or Scotland.
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Old 28th Sep 2011, 20:36
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OBA/EASA

Good Afternoon fellow pilots,
I just come here with one purpose, warning you all for the tricks about EASA also known as OBA. If you dont want to see your money going down the drain, and have instructors and staff that dont care about you as a student and as a client dont enroll in that school.

Just arrived from a brief stay in that school and I cant say 1 positive thing about the school, didnt finish my rating, even after delaying my stay more than supposed to, in the end payed more money than agreed with all the "extras", their website is lie after lie (like their "imaginary" fleet, not corresponding with whats advertise in the website).

Some students left the school even before starting the course, cause they realized that would be a waste of money, and you guys should do the same.

Bottom line, they dont deserve 1$ of your money. Its the cheapest JAA school in Florida but remember something, you get what you pay! and by the end it turns out not to be that cheap after all.

Just one last thing, careful cause some users in this forum that talk about wonderful things in EASA are actually staff from the school, trying to advertise the school giving it a nice image. There was a reason for the school to change from OBA to EASA, a lawsuit! and believe me they didnt change a bit, only the name changed.

I suggest considering OFT or EFT as your training provider.

Wish you all the best and safe landings!
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Old 28th Sep 2011, 21:20
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Come to California. Better, more consistent weather than Florida, great schools and great flying.
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Old 29th Sep 2011, 02:22
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Hi, just one comment on Englishal's ideas of JAA schools in the US. I attended the course (and passed) at EFT in March 2010.
Courses, instructors and examiner were all from the UK, 100% so. I had quite a positive experience at EFT, and thus recommend it. (review)
Every choice has pros and cons. One of the good points to attend an overseas school is that you can really focus on the course.
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