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2nd Feb 2009, 12:38

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Rishy

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ATPL exams: too soon?

Hi All,

I'm close to finishing my PPL and having passed my Class 1 medical last month I'm keen to progress to a professional licence. I've decided to go ATPL by distance learning so I can keep my job, build my hours and avoid as much debt as possible. (Anybody want to buy a Lotus? Sob sob…..).

My question is this: Do people think it's a good idea to start ATPL ground exams soon after attaining a PPL?

Having finished my degree back in 2000 I’m now back into a groove of learning/revising etc. and want to maintain that momentum.

Obviously this is an entirely personal decision but I wanted to find out if anybody else has been through this experience.

Cheers all

Rish

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