16/05/2024
Embarking on the journey to become a commercial pilot is an exciting and rewarding endeavour, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges – especially when it comes to passing the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) exams. These rigorous exams test your knowledge across a wide range of aviation subjects, from air law […]
15/04/2024
In the fast-paced world of aviation, where precision and knowledge are paramount, flight schools are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their training methodologies. One effective tool that has gained popularity in recent years is the implementation of a question bank. By compiling a comprehensive repository of practice questions, flight schools empower their students to […]
30/01/2024
Instrumentation is a crucial aspect of ATPL training, focusing on the instruments and systems that pilots use to navigate, control, and monitor an aircraft’s performance. In an ATPL theory course, you delve into the intricacies of aircraft instrumentation, understanding how these systems contribute to safe and effective flight operations. This is only meant as a […]
15/12/2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of education and exam preparation, aspiring pilots now have a powerful ally in the form of digital resources. BGSonline, a comprehensive question bank for ATPL exam preparation, challenges traditional study methods and redefines how future aviators approach their training. In this blog post, we’ll explore the advantages of BGSonline over traditional […]
03/11/2023
Bristol Groundschool is thrilled to announce its participation at Pilot Careers Live, taking place at the Sofitel Hotel, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport on Saturday 4th of November, 2023. As a leading provider of aviation theory education and supplier of training material to schools across the world, Bristol Groundschool is delighted to be exhibiting at this […]
Becoming an Airline Transport Pilot is a dream for many, but the journey to earning your ATPL is not without its challenges. One of the often overlooked aspects of this rigorous training process is the toll it can take on a pilot’s mental health. In this blog, we will explore the importance of pilot mental […]
25/10/2023
If you’re on the journey to becoming a professional pilot in the United Kingdom or under the EASA authority, you know that success in your ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) exams is crucial. These exams are demanding and require extensive knowledge. That’s where BGSonline comes into play. This comprehensive question bank is a valuable resource […]
16/06/2020
What is a question bank? BGSonline is a huge database of questions that could be asked in a UK CAA or EASA theory exams. Our question bank contains over 15,000 relevant, up to date questions that have been fed back to us by people who’ve actually sat the exams at our centre in Clevedon. We […]
09/10/2023
Aviation exams, whether you’re pursuing your Private Pilot License (PPL) or aiming for the highest level of certification with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), can be nerve-wracking. The pressure to perform well, the complexity of the material, and the high stakes involved can all contribute to exam anxiety. But fear not, there are effective […]
21/08/2023
General Navigation (Gen Nav) covers topics and skills you will need for flying an aircraft such as charts, plotting, great circles, temperature, heights, and speed. Despite some thinking that modern GPS navigation has rendered this topic outdated, it is still an important topic for any pilot to learn. A good understanding of maths is needed […]
26/09/2023
Meteorology is the scientific study of the air environment including weather, climate, and atmosphere. In an ATPL theory course, you learn about these atmospheric factors and how they affect flight. This is only meant as a guide to the Meteorology subject as it applies to the Bristol Groundschool ATPL theory course. Meteorology Topics Below […]
08/09/2023
There’s no such thing as an extremely straightforward ATPL subject. Each of them demands a dedicated approach, although some may appear more passable than others. The sequence in which you tackle these exams is typically determined by your ATO (Aviation Training Organization), with subjects divided into two or three modules. While your instructors will emphasise […]
21/08/2023
In Principles of Flight, you’ll study lift, drag, thrust, and weight as they affect an aircraft during flight. Aerodynamics, limitations, and stability will also be discussed during this subject. This subject requires a good understanding of mathematics. This is only meant as a guide to the Principles of Flight subject as it applies to the […]
26/09/2023
Ground school training consists of studying 13 ATPL subjects, each intended to teach different skills, knowledge and systems you’ll need to know as a commercial pilot. This guide will give you an understanding of the 13 ATPL subjects, what is involved within the topics, the number of questions you will have in your exam and […]
