But when it happens, it happens. The best way to be prepared is to be ready, or as close to ready as possible. Presumably by 'ATPL' the OP meant ATPL exams - in which case there is now a 36 month clock ticking. If you've got the money my advice is to crack on with a CBIR and SECPL. Don't wait until there's a training rush. That's going to (a) keep up your training momentum, (b) save you a fortune over the regular modular route, (c) save those exams and (d) put you within 4-6 weeks of the finish line (MEP, MEIR, MCC).