3 sittings or 2 sittings for the 14 ATPL subjects?

[flyfly4]

What do you think is best to do?

I've seen that OAA does it in 2 sittings and BCFT does it in 3, so what do you recommend?

I want to have first-time pass in all the subjects, so I am not sure if 2 sittings of 7 subjects at a time will be enough.

What do you think? I have a good background, but you never know if you may be overloaded with 7. Thanks

[paco]

We recommend taking them all at the same time, but it depends on what your capabilities are.

Phil

[Transsonic2000]

Well, if you're looking for first time pass in all subjects I'd recommend to split it into at least two, better three sittings. This will reduce your overall workload / stress-level and will give you more time to focus on the different subjects, particularly the difficult ones and most likely resulting in a better overall score. Good luck

[chrisbl]

It depends on whether you are doing the studying full time or by distance learning.

I did it by distance learning and managed it in two sittings.

[flyfly4]

It will be full time studying, not distance

[WASALOADIE]

I've worked for ATO's who have used both schemes. 2 phases, 7 subjects per phase, good consolidated training. 3 Phases (5 subjects, 4 subjects, 5 subjects) long time studying (more cost). Both have their merits and drawbacks. Essentially you still get about the same amount of classroom time (mandated minimums). Again, it depends upon the quality of instruction and facilities too. Beware of being tempted into the "bargain basement" schools who will do you a deal, it can cost you more in the long run.

[flyfly4]

WASALOADIE, could you write the pro's and drawbacks? I appreciate

[paco]

One advantage of doing them all at the same time is that you catch all the crossover questions.

Otherwise, if you are going to split, the subjects that group best together for this purpose are:

HPL
AGK
Met (shares the atmosphere with HPL)

POF
Performance (includes POF)
Operational procedures (includes performance regs)


Instruments (includes compasses and INS, so convergency knowledge required)
Navigation (includes compasses)
Radio Nav (includes radio propagation)
IFR & VFR Comms (as above)
Law (includes radio failure in controlled airspace, and should be done before Flight Planning)



Flight Planning
Mass & Balance

Our order is slightly different to that:

HPL
POF
AGK
Instruments

Law
Ops
Comms
RNAV
Met

Navigation
FPM
Performance
M & B

At the moment!

Phil

[flyfly4]

14 at the same time is no too much? I always read that there is a lot of stuff to learn, and because I don't know the ammount, I am worried if it would be too much, even in two modules.

What I want is to secure a first time pass in the 14 subjects... I am used to study all day but don't know if it's enough!

Thanks paco

[speed_alive_rotate]

Personally speaking there is no way i would be sitting all 14 at once, particularly if you are after a high grade and first time passes. I sat 4 times and was happy with my overall grade, in the 90s % range and first time pass. Just my opinion, maybe others are just more capable and are able to sit more at a time, all depends on the candidate. Best of luck whatever way you choose to sit them. Regards SAR

[ersa]

FlyFly4

Sit them in 3 sittings,

I did them with Caledonian Advanced Pilot Training - Quality Training For Safer Pilots

HPL
POF
AGK
Instruments

Law
Ops
Comms
RNAV
Met

Navigation
FPM
Performance
M & B

Passed first time and around 90's

If your full time break them in to two sittings....There is a heck of a lot of content, it not worth rushing to complete them in one sitting

[Transsonic2000]

FlyFly4 take it easy! If I recall it correctly you haven't even started with ground school yet, but you're already talking about taking the exams. I'd say take one step after the other. Get started with the course first, and then see how things develop. The more you get involved with the matter, the more you'll recognize your strong and weak subjects and by the time exam day approaches, you'll have the appropriate strategy! Good luck and stay cool!

[flyfly4]

Thank you all for the replies!

Transsonic2000, I am with PPL, but I am getting informed about the different options that the schools offer and AFAIK when you get into a school, you have to follow "their" path, either 2 or 3 modules. So I consider that it's important to get this information prior to entering the GS.

I will have full time to study, so maybe I take two sittings

[Citationcj2]

Never mind one sitting, but if you can seat all 14 in two goes, hats off to you sir