Good evening everyone, first-time poster and in a very similar situation to Thakis. I've got until December 2020 in the military.
Feel free to criticize/voice opinions but would it not make sense to do the ATPLs before the PPL? The CAA website says that ATPLs can be sat before the PPL as long as you're recommended to do so by an FTO. In addition, am I right in understanding that the ATPLs will negate the need to sit the PPL exams?
I'm looking at doing the ATPLs over the next year until release from the military then sit the PPL/NR/HourBuilding/ME/IR/CPL as a one'er... what're your thoughts?
Crob