hi there
yesterday sent mail to bristol's girls and they told me i must have ppl..am in the same boat as you - 4 exams remaining to complete ppl- and planning to sign up at bristol distance.althought you havent got your ppl yet,you can buy the atpl material in order to study during your hour building..remember:150 hrs of which 100 PIC,5 hrs night qualification,20 hrs cross country flights,10 hrs instrument instructios and radio nav..
best of luck
tolisshow