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Originally Posted by fray bentos pielot
When you say employed with an airline at Manchester, do you mean as a pilot?
If you wish to pass comment on MultiFlight I can't see why that wouldn't be appropriate, this thread was after all setup for just such a purpose. My objection was with you claiming I was kicked off my course - something that is A) none of your business, and B) Would only be known to myself, my tutor and the University.
Sorry for thread hijacking - let the debate continue!
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I think we should all calm down a little!
Captain Melly was actually enquiring about Multiflight! not which one to go to. Im sure they could now be left with the impression there is lots of animosity between the two schools! This is far from the case in my opinion.
of course between the chip shops that is a different matter.....
Best of Luck
Captain Melly was actually enquiring about Multiflight! not which one to go to. Im sure they could now be left with the impression there is lots of animosity between the two schools! This is far from the case in my opinion.
of course between the chip shops that is a different matter.....
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Anybody done modular or integrated route with Multiflight at Leeds/Bradford?
My reason for asking is im currently researching best schools to train with. I know that multiflight use BGS for the theory side of things but im interested to know what there flight training is like and also what the instructors are like. I would be very grateful of anyones opinions.
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Feel free to Pm me if you so wish.
My reason for asking is im currently researching best schools to train with. I know that multiflight use BGS for the theory side of things but im interested to know what there flight training is like and also what the instructors are like. I would be very grateful of anyones opinions.
Dom
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I'm considering doing the back to back modular course at MultiFlight - Leeds. I'm currently going through the CTC application process, but as a back up plan MultiFlight seems like a good option.
Has anyone done (or doing) a back to back modular course and completed the PPL part in the USA? If so it would be great to hear your opinions! The reason I ask is although this gets you your PPL, night rating and required hour building in a short space of time I've heard that many students then struggle further down the CPL course because of the differences in radio usage out in the US and also a lack of flying experience in the UK.
Cheers!
Has anyone done (or doing) a back to back modular course and completed the PPL part in the USA? If so it would be great to hear your opinions! The reason I ask is although this gets you your PPL, night rating and required hour building in a short space of time I've heard that many students then struggle further down the CPL course because of the differences in radio usage out in the US and also a lack of flying experience in the UK.
Cheers!
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I am enrolled with Multiflight on their ATPL ab-initio course, currently studying for my ATPLs before starting the CPL and IR etc. Bit of info based on my experience thus far:
First of all, their partner London Aviation in Florida were brilliant. I had an excellent instructor and got through my FAA PPL in hours budgeted for.Danielle organises the place very well and is a very calming influence when it comes to check rides etc, especially the JAA conversion as she is the examiner. She knows how to get the best out of you and actually enjoy the check ride whilst at the same time working you very hard.
the hour building process is good fun, although hard work, averaging 3-4 hours flying a day 6 days a week in 30 deg heat. Having done your PPL training in the lovely shiny and comfortable C172 you may find tootling around in the older C150 for100 hrs building in the heat somewhat harder, maybe thats only cos you are spoiled rotten n the C172. Therefore my suggestion here is maybe to think about budgeting for (no more than) $4k extra to do all or some of your hour building in the 172. Having said that, it is purely personal choice,my only point is that once you've spent 40-50 hours in one of the nicest PPL training planes you could wish for, everything else seems a bit bland
i did roughly half of my hour building in the 150 and half in the 172. The upside of the C150 is that it almost exclusively becomes your plane for 5 weeks, like having your own personal plane as it is only used for those doing hour building, whereas depending on schedule you have to fit in with everyone else for the C172 s, but thats no major deal.
Naples is a great place to stay for 10 weeks and you'll get to meet plenty of people form the various schools as well as private jet pilots etc working out of the airport. Naples is a fantastic little airport, very busy which is good cos it gives you experience of coming in and out of an airport with lots of jet traffic whilst at the same time its an airport that caters perfectly for student pilots with excellent resident ATC controllers. With regards to weather, i was there March to mid-may. March and April are as near to perfect weather as you could wish for, both in terms of pleasant weather to be in and for flying. I guess this would apply for Jan/Feb too. Late May through to October by all accounts can be tough going, high humidity and daily thunderstorms. its certainly worth thinking about, especially if you're going to be there for 10 weeks at least.
With regards to Multiflight, the atmosphere there is great, and from the little i've seen so far and from what i've heard, the instructors are excellent.The administration side is also very well organised. As i'm studying now i'm not doing too much flying, but i'm trying to take the opportunity to go back seat or right hand seat with other people to at least get used to some procedural differences in UK flying (as opposed to Florida) so that i won't have to learn it all from fresh when i start my CPL. One of the hardest things seems to be R/t but i'm sure this will come with practice.
I hope this helps, if you want any more info or opinions please let me know
First of all, their partner London Aviation in Florida were brilliant. I had an excellent instructor and got through my FAA PPL in hours budgeted for.Danielle organises the place very well and is a very calming influence when it comes to check rides etc, especially the JAA conversion as she is the examiner. She knows how to get the best out of you and actually enjoy the check ride whilst at the same time working you very hard.
the hour building process is good fun, although hard work, averaging 3-4 hours flying a day 6 days a week in 30 deg heat. Having done your PPL training in the lovely shiny and comfortable C172 you may find tootling around in the older C150 for100 hrs building in the heat somewhat harder, maybe thats only cos you are spoiled rotten n the C172. Therefore my suggestion here is maybe to think about budgeting for (no more than) $4k extra to do all or some of your hour building in the 172. Having said that, it is purely personal choice,my only point is that once you've spent 40-50 hours in one of the nicest PPL training planes you could wish for, everything else seems a bit bland
i did roughly half of my hour building in the 150 and half in the 172. The upside of the C150 is that it almost exclusively becomes your plane for 5 weeks, like having your own personal plane as it is only used for those doing hour building, whereas depending on schedule you have to fit in with everyone else for the C172 s, but thats no major deal.Naples is a great place to stay for 10 weeks and you'll get to meet plenty of people form the various schools as well as private jet pilots etc working out of the airport. Naples is a fantastic little airport, very busy which is good cos it gives you experience of coming in and out of an airport with lots of jet traffic whilst at the same time its an airport that caters perfectly for student pilots with excellent resident ATC controllers. With regards to weather, i was there March to mid-may. March and April are as near to perfect weather as you could wish for, both in terms of pleasant weather to be in and for flying. I guess this would apply for Jan/Feb too. Late May through to October by all accounts can be tough going, high humidity and daily thunderstorms. its certainly worth thinking about, especially if you're going to be there for 10 weeks at least.
With regards to Multiflight, the atmosphere there is great, and from the little i've seen so far and from what i've heard, the instructors are excellent.The administration side is also very well organised. As i'm studying now i'm not doing too much flying, but i'm trying to take the opportunity to go back seat or right hand seat with other people to at least get used to some procedural differences in UK flying (as opposed to Florida) so that i won't have to learn it all from fresh when i start my CPL. One of the hardest things seems to be R/t but i'm sure this will come with practice.
I hope this helps, if you want any more info or opinions please let me know
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Can't help with your question directly but depending on where you are based in the NorthEast it may be worth looking at Cleveland Flying School at Teesside/Durham Tees Valley as they do commercial training.
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I did my CPL/IR with Multiflight and was very happy with them. Good instructors who know their stuff and who you can have a laugh with. I had a very enjoyable time there all in all.
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Originally Posted by GARDENER
Can't help with your question directly but depending on where you are based in the NorthEast it may be worth looking at Cleveland Flying School at Teesside/Durham Tees Valley as they do commercial training.
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another newy!!
Yes I am another wannabe and reading some of the threads posted on this site I could just be making a very huge mistake, however, I pretty much have my heart set on it so what the hell, you only live once!
I am at the very early stages however (so may change my mind in due course
). I have decided that modular is the best route for me to take and Multiflight is my chosen school as I could commute. The question I am asking is why do Multiflight have you take your PPL in Florida and it cost 15k (that doesn't include flights or accommodation), when for example Stapleford the PPL costs just under 6K? And it only takes 4-6weeks at stapleford as opposed to 10 weeks at Multiflight (although 10 weeks in Florida sounds pretty good
and I am aware that weather conditions may play a part in the UK) Would it not be wise to do my PPL at Stapleford and the rest of my course at Multiflight?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Horseshoe
I am at the very early stages however (so may change my mind in due course
). I have decided that modular is the best route for me to take and Multiflight is my chosen school as I could commute. The question I am asking is why do Multiflight have you take your PPL in Florida and it cost 15k (that doesn't include flights or accommodation), when for example Stapleford the PPL costs just under 6K? And it only takes 4-6weeks at stapleford as opposed to 10 weeks at Multiflight (although 10 weeks in Florida sounds pretty good and I am aware that weather conditions may play a part in the UK) Would it not be wise to do my PPL at Stapleford and the rest of my course at Multiflight?Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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15 K for PPL!
Must include hour building. Go back and check the differences
As for PPL don't make mistake of rushing it
Take your time learning and understanding, fly in varied weather conditions and above all enjoy it
Must include hour building. Go back and check the differences
As for PPL don't make mistake of rushing it
Take your time learning and understanding, fly in varied weather conditions and above all enjoy it
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Thanks for that Aim High, I must check as you say. I am visiting the school so I will ask questions. Although it isnt a good idea to rush things I feel that time is not on my side as I am no spring chicken (32) so the quicker I can get it done the better.
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Hi Horse Sh...,
From somebody who has trodden the same path, a few words of advice.
Go down to Barton Aerodrome and chat to some of the instructors, I take it that you have had a few lessons already, and listen to their experiences.
Feel free to PM me
Regards Cap
From somebody who has trodden the same path, a few words of advice.
Go down to Barton Aerodrome and chat to some of the instructors, I take it that you have had a few lessons already, and listen to their experiences.
Feel free to PM me
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Just thought I would clear up what is included in the 15k at Multiflight. You would get an FAA PPL including FAA medical, study books, FAA written exam and certification fees, structured solo flying to total 150 hours including night rating and JAA conversion, all pre and post flight briefings, issue of I-20 visa approval, airport transfers (in US), Bristol Groundschool for ATPL theory exams and a guarentee of minimum hours training for MECPL and IR at Multiflight for another £14950.
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Just thought I would clear up what is included in the 15k at Multiflight. You would get an FAA PPL including FAA medical, study books, FAA written exam and certification fees, structured solo flying to total 150 hours including night rating and JAA conversion, all pre and post flight briefings, issue of I-20 visa approval, airport transfers (in US), Bristol Groundschool for ATPL theory exams and a guarentee of minimum hours training for MECPL and IR at Multiflight for another £14950.
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Multiflight Leeds For ME CPL/IR
Guys n Gals,
I am seriously looking at going to multiflight in Leeds to conduct my ME CPL/IR. I would like to hear from anyone who has been there to do there ME CPL/IR.
In general what was the standard of the training, did you feel suitably comfortable with there training etc.....
Please tell me your experiences.
Rgds
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I am seriously looking at going to multiflight in Leeds to conduct my ME CPL/IR. I would like to hear from anyone who has been there to do there ME CPL/IR.
In general what was the standard of the training, did you feel suitably comfortable with there training etc.....
Please tell me your experiences.
Rgds
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I went there and was very happy with the quality and standard of training.
Had to hang around a few times due to weather which delayed things a bit but that's Leeds for you.
PS now your post has been merged into a previous thread see my last answer at No. 9
Had to hang around a few times due to weather which delayed things a bit but that's Leeds for you.
PS now your post has been merged into a previous thread see my last answer at No. 9
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LFS and Multiflight
Did my CPL/IR at Leeds flying school in 2005. Excellent helpful bunch of chaps. Got some positioning flights for practice and, yes, the sim was available for practice too, free of charge, which is a huge help for the IR. The instructor with the blue BMW was a bit of a chump but every place has one. As to the weather, yes, Leeds is some 600 feet up perched on a hill, but I don't think I had too many more problems with weather than anywhere else. ATC were most accommodating so circuits weren't an issue. Yes LFS HQ is a mobile office, it's quite big, has a kitchen, loo, classrooms, internet access, what else do you need?
Renewed my IR with Multiflight last winter, simply because it can be done in their sim. It was a thoroughly painless process with an hour's excellent instruction followed by a straightforward test.
I'd recommend either establishment, but what attracted me to LFS was the reasonable cost of the course for a lot of hours in the aircraft. The Cougar is a good aircraft, if I can pass in it, anybody can.
Renewed my IR with Multiflight last winter, simply because it can be done in their sim. It was a thoroughly painless process with an hour's excellent instruction followed by a straightforward test.
I'd recommend either establishment, but what attracted me to LFS was the reasonable cost of the course for a lot of hours in the aircraft. The Cougar is a good aircraft, if I can pass in it, anybody can.
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From very recent experience I would say "buyer beware" with Leeds Flying School. The place had a good reputation, but is under new ownership. Dylan and the CFI have left and the school seems to be struggling. I started my IR with them in December and despite niggly problems in the background made good progress reaching the 40 hour mark by early February.
At that point things went downhill pretty rapidly, the main problem being lack of serviceable ME aircraft, I was unable to do any flight training for 4 weeks, it was totally unclear how they could complete my training... at which point I decided enough was enough and changed to Multiflight to complete.
Whilst I can't fault the instruction at LFS, the organisation of the school leaves alot to be desired. By contrast I have found multiflight well organised.
At that point things went downhill pretty rapidly, the main problem being lack of serviceable ME aircraft, I was unable to do any flight training for 4 weeks, it was totally unclear how they could complete my training... at which point I decided enough was enough and changed to Multiflight to complete.
Whilst I can't fault the instruction at LFS, the organisation of the school leaves alot to be desired. By contrast I have found multiflight well organised.
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Multiflight flying school
Hi just checked out a flight school called multiflight and apparently they are offering 0-atpl under £30,000, is this too good to br true and has anyone had any experience with this flying establishment, thanks.
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Don't know what the prices are but its a reputable school, certainly not likely to rip you off, I used to work for their competition at Leeds so do know several people who work there.
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