GROUND SCHOOL

Cabair’s ATPL Theoretical Knowledge training syllabus is fully compliant with the Joint Aviation Regulations for Flight Crew Licensing (JAR-FCL) as laid down by the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) and training provided is based on the learning objectives established for each subject by the JAA. Ground School is completed at Cranfield during the first 26 weeks of the programme, Monday to Friday, between 0830 and 1700.

The Ground School classroom accommodation is capable of seating courses of varying numbers of students to a maximum of 24 per course. The facilities are air-conditioned with a crew room for relaxation between teaching sessions. All seven ground school classrooms are equipped with a whiteboard, a data projector and have VCR and PowerPoint hardware available.

Study of the JAA ATP theory syllabus is scheduled over four sessions, as detailed on page 4. This allows the student to fully concentrate on the learning objectives for each individual subject and to acquire the knowledge demanded for licence issue. At the end of each session, the student will complete a period of examination preparation to ensure familiarity with all JAA requirements and procedures. This ground school programme delivers excellent success rates both in terms of first time examination passes and overall average scores. A strong performance in this discipline will greatly enhance the chances of airline recommendation on completion of training.

Theoretical Knowledge Training

The latest development in Cabair's ground school is the adoption of a revilutionary teaching system using the iPad2: Padpilot has been written and produced from the ground up as an exceptional set of airline related manuals and complete operational system all based on the iPad. It contains interactive progress tests, video teaching sequences, 3D models which rotate at the touch of a finger and extensive animations of aircraft, and even human physiology, all add to the rich learning environment. The training benefits continue into flying with the iPad presenting all aeroplane type and phases manuals.

In order to ensure that theory training has been successfully absorbed and retained, Progress Tests are regularly scheduled at key points. Failure to achieve passes in these tests will result in mandatory second attempts before progressing to sit the JAA examinations. Prior to sitting these examinations, revision and practice papers are set to assist the student in examination technique and preparation.

Cabair benefits from unrestricted use of Cranfield University facilities, including technical library membership, which boasts a comprehensive selection of aviation/aeronautical documentation. The School of Engineering provides several items of interest to the trainee pilot, such as the sectioned gas turbine engines, high and low speed wind tunnels, a B747 research simulator and B737 cabin evacuation trainers.

For further information, be sure to download our Brochure.

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For a video of the Diamond Stars see here.

For a photo gallery of the course see here.