The Runway Magazine Jan/Feb 2017 | Page 26

BsC HONS DEGREE
MODULAR ROUTE

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COURSES COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE [ CPL ]

Tayside offer 2 routes on how to achieve your dream to become a pilot :

BsC HONS DEGREE

This course is specified with the CAA requirements to get you your ATPL ( Air Transport Pilot Licence ) the course is full time and can get you to work as a flight instructor as part of the course . ( I highly recommend this after speaking to students first hand at Tayside Aviation ’ s base ) most of the course is done in Tayside with guidance with exams and flying work . All exams are done at an approved centre by the CAA .
Entry criteria
• 17 years old to apply 18 to start
• Have a PPL
• 2 Highers or equalvent at grade C or above
• Hold an EASA Class 1 Medical certificate
• Be able to understand the English language written and verbal .
• Provide a Criminal record check
• Pass a selection interview and assessment with Tayside aviation

MODULAR ROUTE

The modular route consist of 6 steps : 1 . PPL ( Private Pilot License )
2 . ATPL ( 14 exams split into 3 stages ) full info on exams on the website . 3 . CPL minimum of 150 hours flown . In this stage a minimum of 25 hours flying in some complex aircraft and instrument flying in a simulator or aircraft .
4 . MEP multi engine rating allows you to fly in a twin-powered aircraft , 6 hours dual flight along with ground work .
5 . IR instrument rating allows easy access to instrument landing systems and local airfields if you have CPL 20 hours flight training and 30 hours simulator work .
6 . MCC multi crew co-operation course this course gives you the skills needed to work well in the cockpit with your co-pilot lasts for 2 weeks and is 25 hour formal ground school work and 20 hours in the multi crew environment simulator