Residential Courses

Residential Course Structure (8-9 months' duration)

• 6 months full-time in the classroom and then 2-3 months of full-time self-study at home.
• 4 Modules – 4 Revision Weeks at Rosyth (3 or 4 days in classroom in each week).
• 4 exam sessions of 3/4 exams.
• See "Year Planner" in Enrol Now and FAQ sections of website for full details and start dates.

Instructor-led and personalised tuition is what we do outstandingly well and a residential course is the highly recommended path for those with little prior knowledge of commercial aviation.

It is essential to have a very good grasp of the complex theory to properly prepare you for the flying training phases and afterwards in your career as an airline or commercial pilot.

Moreover, EASA and the UK CAA have recently introduced a new syllabus and exams with several thousand new questions to their exam database. Consequently, it has become increasingly important for the candidate to have the thorough grounding in theoretical knowledge subjects that is best provided by a quality residential ground school.

A one-week (residential) brush up revision week is given immediately before taking each session of ATPL exams at the end of each Module.

^{Please note that it is an EASA and UK CAA requirement that all 13 exams are passed within an 18-month period in no more than 6 exam sittings and not more than 4 attempts at each subject.}

So Why Choose Us?

Our bespoke training programmes offer highly sought after teacher led knowledge transfer for each of the 13 ATPL exams. With revision and progress tests tailored throughout the course, our residential courses come with an average pass mark of over 92%.  

All of our instructors come with a substantial military and commercial background giving you access to real life flying experience and knowledge. Each instructor comes with a wealth of expertise in their specialist domains. Our bespoke training plans mean that your tuition is personalised, allowing you take the exams progressively, to guarantee maximum success! 

There is a very comfortable break-out area with hot drinks and a nearby communal kitchen available all day, in the evening and at weekends for group or individual study.

Good value and nearby accommodation (budget hotels & good B&Bs) is not included in the price, but is available within walking distance and in nearby Dunfermline, a short bus/cycle ride away.  See FAQs for details and links to local accomodation websites.

What's Involved?

For the 6 months of full-time study your residential timetable is set up with lectures each morning and afternoon tutorials and practice questions every weekday from 0900 to 1630. This blended approach to teaching and learning allows our students the opportunity to collaborate, network and exchange knowledge. This ensures that you not only achieve the best possible exam results, but you are also given the skills to perform more effectively throughout your career as an airline pilot.

It's not all classroom work!  When available, B737 Sim and ATC vists are organised (but not guaranteed!) and team training and assessments part of the course .

"Would really recommend this school for ATPL’s, couldn’t get through them without the help and knowledge from the instructors. Which is definitely needed. The course is well structured and gives you the abilities to work through the course in a good amount of time. It helps that the instructors are very supportive and friendly! "
 

Katie Maclennan - Residential 

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