ATPL Theory Reading Order

[GetTheQRH]

Hi,

I recently got given 14 ATPL theory textbooks to coincide with each of the ATPL exams, and I've been advised to start reading ahead before I begin my course later this year.

I was just wondering if anyone could recommend an order to read the books in, or whether maybe it doesn't matter at all? I was just assuming that the knowledge, terminology, and information all cascade and rely on previous knowledge as you go from book to book.

I hope that makes sense - Thank you!

[RedBullGaveMeWings]

This was discussed just a few weeks ago and I like both Bristol GS's structure and Paco's structure, who is Head of Training of CAPT Ground School if I am not mistaken.

http://www.pprune.org/professional-pilot-training-includes-ground-studies/560970-how-do-you-structure-your-atpl-preparation.html

[Transsonic2000]

Well, the whole thing of reading/preparing in advance doesn't really make a lot of sense in my opinion. Mostly because the question database (exam questions) put the emphasis on areas which are poorly covered in the textbooks or aren't even covered at all. I rarely used the textbooks during my studies because of this very reason. And secondly, due to the sheer volume of all the different subjects, after reading half way through the books you'll notice that you can hardly recall what the previous books where about, especially the details which the CQDB (exam questions) is mostly about. What I'd recommend to get and what helped me a lot during my studies, was the Oxford ATP DVDs. Available also as an on-line course, which is roughly half the pierce of the DVD course. See link bleow.

ATPL (http://www.caeoxfordinteractive.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=60_68)

[RedBullGaveMeWings]

I've got them! I love them! Especially the Meteorology CBT is well made.

[lansen]

I'd suggest you go for the hard ones straight away. There are subjects like COM/HPL/PERF/OPP/AIRLAW which you will get done easily. Then there are subjects like INS/GNAV/RNAV/ASP/POF. I really suggest you take a look in those ones, or at least go through the CBT of them if you got it. You will have a relative easy time if you already have a good understanding of these subject in your later studies. Unless, it can become extremely stressful, (of course) depending on how much time you have.

Good luck :ok: