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Old 1st Mar 2004, 21:30
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FlyingForFun

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No, that is not correct.

A CPL allows you to fly for money.

An ATPL allows you to fly, as captain, in a multi-pilot aircraft, for money.

You might also hear the term "frozen ATPL" or fATPL, especially in JAR-land. Although technically there is no such license, the phrase is used to mean a CPL/IR, with the exam credits for the ATPL, but without the hours for the ATPL. (The minimum requirements are 1500 hours, including 500 hours on a multi-pilot aircraft.) A fATPL is usually a requirement emposed by airlines before they'll hire you.

Hope that clears it up!

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