A big school with its own fleet
I finished ATPL Integrated in 2020, right at the cusp of COVID. Now I’m flying in the EU in corporate, flying citations from CJ to CJ3+.
BAA Training had a clear presence online, was a big school with its own fleet of more than a few aircraft and looked like you have a rolling pattern that works. In general, BAA Training is very good, despite having some planning flaws when transitioning to ME, which delayed the plan by 5 months—that was also the time to enjoy, study your problematic areas, get along with Lithuanians, and have a “labai gerai” (Eng. “very good”) time.
It was above standard as most instructors were knowledgeable and skillful in explaining, not only reading the presentation. They were professional in terms of flying and explaining, and they did share a passion of young wannabes, so it made the emotional atmosphere in the cockpit very pleasant and warm.
Looking back, the ones I had were very well-trained. Experience in Lleida was really nice. Transportation, comfort and cafeteria made it work. As well as a big runway which is perfect for training purposes. Still remember Lleida as warm as it could possibly be and every time flying over Catalonia—it feels a bit more home than any other country.
In general, I never regretted BAA Training as a school, and enjoyed the location and support. Lithuania was a discovery for me and the place I call a second home. It was hard sometimes, it was expensive to a certain degree, but it all paid off.