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Bristol Groundschool Announced as Jet2.com Recognised Training Partner

24/07/2026

Bristol Groundschool (BGS) has become the first modular recognised training partner of Jet2.com, creating an exciting new opportunity…

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Bristol Groundschool Launches 2026 Scholarship Programme Offering an Exclusive Jet2 ‘Tagged’ ATPL Scholarship

13/07/2026

Bristol Groundschool has launched its 2026 Scholarship Programme, offering one aspiring commercial pilot the opportunity to take the…

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Pilot Training and NDAs: What Student Pilots Need to Know

11/06/2026

Before we start, nothing in this article should be considered as legal counsel. Rather, it is simply an…

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When conditions become a threat: what the Juba crash highlights

29/04/2026

At first glance, it’s easy to focus on the conditions surrounding the Juba crash. The incident involved a…

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Air Canada, Nashville, and a wider question about separation

22/04/2026

Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of aviation incidents that, on the surface, don’t…

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Jeppesen GSPRM transition to Digital version – Information Sheet: April 2026

15/04/2026

Jeppesen has announced plans to transition the General Student Pilot Route Manual (GSPRM) from a printed format to…

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TKI credits for military pilots obtaining civilian UKCAA professional licences

10/04/2026

Much anticipated changes have been announced concerning TKI credits for military pilots obtaining civilian UKCAA professional licences –…

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GNSS interference: the risk most pilots won’t see coming

08/04/2026

For most pilots in training today, GPS is just part of the background. It’s there from the start,…

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What the Middle East Conflict Means for Pilots in Training

30/03/2026

The aviation industry has always been sensitive to global events, but few regions matter quite as much as…

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What the Air Canada accident shows about runway incursions

24/03/2026

Runway incursions are one of those topics that show up early in training and never really go away….

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Why Understanding Trim Could Save Your Life: Lessons from the Jenny Blalock Accident

17/03/2026

In the final minutes of the flight, the aircraft’s altitude and pitch began to fluctuate. Data from the…

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Laser Strikes on Aircraft in India: A Dangerous Game With Serious Consequences

18/02/2026

Over the past few months, pilots flying in and out of New Delhi have been dealing with something…

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Safety Innovation – Aircraft Ballistic Recovery Systems

17/02/2026

As new innovations enter the market, these tend to be implemented in larger aircraft first and then trickle…

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Autoland in Practice: Lessons from a King Air 200 Event

13/02/2026

On 20 December, the pilots of a Beechcraft King Air 200 experienced a pressurisation problem that led to…

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Why were the A320s grounded?

01/12/2025

You may have heard in the media that the Airbus A320 family of aircraft has been grounded following…

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Bristol Groundschool founder Alex Whittingham elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

04/11/2025

Bristol Groundschool is proud to announce that its founder and Managing Director, Alex Whittingham, has been elected as…

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Alex Whittingham Honoured for Transforming Pilot Training

22/07/2025

The Air League has honoured one of British aviation’s most influential figures, Alex Whittingham the owner of Bristol…

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Bristol Groundschool, Wings Alliance, and The Air League Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Aspiring Commercial Pilots

24/03/2025

Bristol Groundschool, Wings Alliance, and The Air League are delighted to announce a new partnership aimed at providing…

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Bristol Groundschool Celebrates National Success at Pilot Careers Live Awards

Bristol, UK – Bristol Groundschool (BGS), a global leader in modular pilot training, is proud to celebrate a…

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Bristol Groundschool launches AI Tutor to enhance pilot learning

04/09/2024

Bristol Groundschool has become the first pilot training specialist to augment their training materials with artificial intelligence Their…

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AI Feature launched in Bristol Groundschool’s Study App – ATPdigital

At Bristol Groundschool, we constantly strive to push the boundaries of innovation to provide the best possible learning…

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Bristol Groundschool Celebrates International Women’s Day and Champions Female Pilots

08/03/2024

In recent years, airlines have been stepping up their efforts to encourage women to take to the flight…

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The UK’s Longest Running ATPL Training Provider Celebrates 30 Years of Pilot Theory Training

03/10/2022

Bristol Groundschool (BGS), UK & Europe’s leading ATPL and CPL modular theory provider, is celebrating its 30th anniversary…

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Announcing the Winners of the 2022 Bristol Groundschool British Woman Pilots’ Association Scholarship

13/09/2022

Bristol Groundschool (BGS) is pleased to announce the two winners of the 2022 British Woman Pilots’ Association (BWPA) Scholarship. The…

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Pilot Training During a Pandemic

22/03/2022

Two years ago, the UK entered its first lockdown due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases. Airlines…

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BGS Question Bank Launches New PPL Question Bank

10/01/2022

New PPL question bank from the leading ATPL, CPL and IR question bank. Start your BGS Question Bank…

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Announcing Winners of the 2021 Bristol Groundschool British Woman Pilots’ Association Scholarship

06/08/2021

Bristol Groundschool (BGS) is delighted to announce the two winners of the 2021 British Woman Pilots’ Association (BWPA)…

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UK leaving EASA

09/03/2020

The effect of the UK leaving EASA The UK Government has announced that, with effect from 31st December…

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Important changes to syllabus and CAA exams for students studying and taking exams for Module 1 and Module 2

06/07/2018

Jeppesen Route Manual change A new Jeppesen manual will be required for anyone sitting their EASA fixed wing…

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