inandout, your post came across as someone who had absolutely no idea about how it all works, thus explaining my response which was directed at the "newbie with no idea" level. It's a surprise to me (and others too, it seems like) that you actually have an ATPL, thus the further questions. I still don't understand what you mean by;
T Wheel, thanks however I was also looking for aircraft costs as well . ie total cost to get a ATPL.
what
total aircraft cost to get the ATPL?