CAA Exams

Aviation Theory Tuition – For the Pilots of Tomorrow

World-leading UK CAA & EASA approved ATPL, CPL and IR ground school and PPL training material

Our courses can be studied 100% online, full or part-time, from anywhere in the world.

Jonethan Griffin

The Bristol Groundschool webinars are second to none. The development of the distance learning model for ATPLs to a hybrid between integrated and distance learning has really filled a gap in the market.

The Bristol Groundschool webinars are second to none. The development of the distance learning model for ATPLs to a hybrid between integrated and distance learning has really filled a gap in the market.

Being able to access and learn the complete course in such a flexible and user friendly way has been crucial for me, whilst trying to balance a 60 hour working week, 2 children and a partner at university! Thank you BGS, I will be forever in your debt.
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Since 1992, Bristol Groundschool has trained thousands of students just like you, to help them achieve their dream of becoming a pilot.

Our innovative modular courses contain all the knowledge you need for exam success, allowing you to learn at your own pace and track your progress with ease.

With the option of revision weeks online or in the classroom (module 1 and 2 only) at BGS, you can choose to fit your studies around existing commitments.

We turn today’s students into tomorrow’s pilots. And we can do the same for you.

Bristol Groundschool Aviation Theory Courses

Study for your pilot licence from the comfort of your own home with our flexible distance learning course with the option to attend in-person or online revision weeks for select courses.

Every course includes access to our immersive theory training software, ATPdigital, plus all the training and support you’ll need to pass your exams, so no hidden fees or need to invest in extra tuition!

Bristol Groundschool is the only aviation theory content provider that also delivers online and in-person training to students. This enables us to continually update and improve our material based on real student feedback from the exams.

Learn from the best with our expert instructors, backed up by our friendly support team – we’ll be here for you throughout your studies.

Smarter Materials for Aviation Training Organisations

Our material is suitable for integrated, modular and even distance learning course delivery, for both fixed-wing and helicopter.

With over 100+ partner schools worldwide, you can be assured that your students will have access to the best and most up-to-date learning material to ensure exam success.

Our course material includes ATPL, CPL, IR and PPL. 

Our material is suitable for integrated, modular and even distance learning course delivery, for both fixed-wing and helicopter.

Let’s train tomorrow’s pilots together.

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BGS Webinar Library – ATPL and CPL Webinar Subscription

Watch over 200 hours of online classroom teaching presented by our experienced instructor team, covering ATPL(A), ATPL(H)/IR, CPL(A) and CPL(H) topics and subjects.

Our extensive library of ATPL and CPL webinars is now available to watch on-demand with a BGS Webinar Library subscription.

Watch over 200 hours of online classroom teaching presented by our experienced instructor team, covering ATPL(A), ATPL(H)/IR, CPL(A) and CPL(H) topics and subjects.

No need to be a student of Bristol Groundschool – watch an unlimited number of webinars online, from anywhere in the world, at any time.

BGS Webinar Library is suitable for EASA and UK CAA exam prep and is available in 1, 6, 12 or 24 month subscriptions.

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BGSonline – ATPL│CPL│IR│PPL Theory Question Bank

Every BGS student receives a free 12 month subscription to our question bank, BGSonline (excluding PPL).

Exams aren’t as daunting when you know what to expect.

That’s why every BGS student receives a free 12 month subscription to our question bank, BGSonline (excluding PPL).

With over 15,000 multiple choice exam questions, you’ll be able to revise with ease.

BGSonline is regularly updated by our in-house team of experts, allowing you to test your knowledge and generate mock exams – with every question backed up with explanations and diagrams.

For non-BGS students, 30 day, 90 day, 180 day and 1 year subscriptions are available.

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Study on your own Terms with Wings Alliance

We founded Wings Alliance: a not-for-profit organisation that can help you plot your perfect study path.

We believe that flight tuition should be as accessible as possible to people who are able and ambitious to succeed.

That’s why we founded Wings Alliance: a not-for-profit organisation that can help you plot your perfect study path.

Whether you are keen to study in a certain location, want to fit your studies around your family or need to find the most cost-efficient route to qualification, we can use our global network to help you find the right path.

Your studies, your way. Wings Alliance can even support students in finding their first airline job.

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What our students say:

Edoardo Minuto

First Officer, Vietnam Airlines

The ATPL distance learning course with Bristol was amazing. I passed all my theory exams first time, with an average score of 92%+!!!

Your fame precedes you, and I had no doubt for a moment about where I would do my ATPL theory courses. The distance learning with Bristol was amazing, the online question bank was even then ahead of its time and the brush-up courses just helped to complete an excellent preparation. I passed all my theory exams first time, with an average score of 92%+!!!

I completed my CPL/IR and MCC, and after a thorough selection process, I joined the cadet program of Vietnam Airlines in September 2015 and I am now proudly working as a First Officer for Vietnam Airlines.

Olivier Allec

First Officer for Globeair AG on citation mustang

Bristol Groundschool is an amazing school, you helped me so much to pass all my exams first time with an average pass rate of 93%.

Bristol Groundschool is an amazing school, you helped me so much to pass all my exams first time with an average pass rate of 93%.

The school is a really great place to come and study, the instructors are very good and interesting, highlighting all the right things. It is also a very pleasant environment too, where you can really focus on your lessons. I will be recommending Bristol GS to anyone who wants to pass their ATPL. The question bank is also great and always up-to-date.
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Gary Jackson MBE

Without the forward leaning and innovative approach employed by Bristol Groundschool, I doubt I would have passed all…

Without the forward leaning and innovative approach employed by Bristol Groundschool, I doubt I would have passed all 14 exams before the 31 Dec 20 transition deadline.  The instructors and support team have all been outstanding.

The material has also been excellent and broken down into easily manageable chunks.  The fact that I have managed to pass all exams first time with a 95% average pass mark despite a busy and unpredictable full-time military career is testament to the quality of the digital material.

The past 18 months have been the busiest and most challenging of my life and not just due to the pressures of ATPL Theory. In addition to commanding my team on overseas deployments to the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean, I found myself at the centre of the UK’s response to COVID-19, supporting the construction of the NHS Nightingale Hospital London, designing potential mobile testing units and helping to deliver UK Covid-19 Mega labs.  Throughout all of this, the flexible and bitesize nature of the lessons and learning programme meant I could still continue my studies regardless of where I was or how busy.

Furthermore, the webinars and virtual revision weeks meant I still felt well prepared for each exam.

 

Matthew Ross

Bristol Groundschool is a great choice for students. It provides you with maximum flexibility to study around your family and work commitments and you don’t need to travel and incur those extra expenses.

The new completely online training option at Bristol Groundschool is a great choice for students.

It provides you with maximum flexibility to study around your family and work commitments and you don’t need to travel and incur those extra expenses.

Bristol were the last ATO offering exams before lock-down and the first to restart.

Without the webinars, online revision courses and help from fantastic instructors I would never have done so well in my exams. With their help, I finished my ATPL’s on the first sitting when BGS re-opened.

I have now completed my studies, all whilst working full-time in Flight Operations. Well done BGS for leading the way again.
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