English Plus Private Pilot Training
If you are planning a career as a pilot but need to improve your English language level in order to be
accepted as a trainee by a flying school, this is the programme for you.
Cabair and Anglo-Continental Aviation English Division offer a combined English language and pilot
training programme for non-native English speakers to become pilots. The programme includes
General English and Specialised Aviation English tuition at Anglo-Continental's Aviation Division, with
pilot training at Cabair's European Pilot Training Academy (EPTA).
The two-phase programme is open to all levels. In Phase I, the Aviation English lessons focus on familiarising the trainees with the vocabulary they will need on a flight training course, both in Ground School (flight theory) and Operational Flying. They will cover the basics of flight, aircraft and airport features, trainee and instructor communications, and communicationswith air traffic control.
Phase II focuses on developing further the trainees' English language in the mornings, while continuing with PPL training in the afternoons.
Optional Training
On successful completion of Phase II, it may be possible to continue to train to become a Commercial
Pilot via a 12-month JAA programmed modular route. This includes:
• JAA full-time ground school
• 100 hours building option; UK, Spain, or Florida
• 25 hours Commercial Pilot’s Licence; UK, Spain or Florida
• 6 hours Multi Engine Piston Rating; UK, Spain or Florida
• 50 hours Instrument Rating; UK, Spain
• Multi Crew Co-operation Course; UK
* Prices to be supplied by Cabair EPTA against specific requirements.
NB: Acceptance on this phase is subject to successful completion of our Compass Pilot Assessment.
| Course Details | |||
Course Type |
English Plus Private Pilot Training |
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Course |
Phase I |
Phase II |
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| English course details | English Language Course at Anglo-Continental |
English Language Course at Anglo-Continental |
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Lessons per week |
30 |
20 |
|
| Guided private study - Aviation English (sessions per week) |
5 |
5 |
|
| Class Size - General English |
Average 10 (max. 15) | Average 10 (max. 15) | |
| Class Size - General Aviation English |
Maximum 12 | - | |
| Entry level | Intermediate (equivalent IELTS 4.5) See note A |
High Intermediate Stage 1 (equivalent IELTS 5.0) |
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| Target level | High Intermediate Stage 1 (equivalent IELTS 5.0) |
ICAO Level 4 equivalent to IELTS 5.5/6.0 (listening and speaking) See note C |
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| Private Pilot Training at Cabair EPTA: |
- PPL Ground School - formal lessons via CBT and self study - Dual flight training (see note B) |
- Dual flight training - Solo flying - Ground exams - Radiotelephony test |
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| Course Duration | 8 weeks | 16 weeks | |
| Course Fees 2012 | £-Sterling | ||
| English language Course Fees payable to Anglo-Continental |
3865 | 2995 | |
| Private Pilots Training Fees payable to Cabair EPTA |
10500* | * Trainees may pay 50% of the PPL
training fees before commencing their training, and the balance prior to the start of Phase II of the programme. |
|
Accommodation Fees 2012 - £-Sterling
Notes
A. If you have not yet reached
the required level of English
to attend Phase I of the
programme, you can first enrol
for a period of pre-preparation
on an Intensive General English
Course. Please contact us for
further details.
B. Trainees will be required to
take a class II medical
examination, at additional cost,
prior to flying.
C. Confirmed by Anglo-
Continental's Test of English
for Aviation Personnel and
certified by an ICAO Language
Proficiency Certificate.
For more information, please contact:
| Anglo-Continental
Aviation English Division 29-35 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6NA Mrs Véronique Bethell Professional Training Supervisor aviation@anglo-continental.com |
Cabair European
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