Thanks for all the replies, its nice to see you are all positive about the prospect of distance learning. Too many ppruners are often far too negative! I would like to keep up my flying as I have a 1/2 share and if I am not flying its a waste of money. Also on completion of the ATPL's I hope to have enough hours and experience to continue straight into the CPL ME IR MCC etc. Should be a very determined, stressfull couple of years ahead, but worth it? Well I wouldnt want to be doing anything else