A few tips about DL ATPL's (I'm in the closing stages of mine, been studying since last May)
- Allow a year, despite what the schools say.
- Don't under-estimate the size of the commitment: when you look back it will seem that you hardly ever be put down your textbooks for a year: don't expect to have much of a social/family life. Understanding 'other halves' are necessary.
- Having said that, make sure that you build some evenings and the odd weekend off, reward yourself with these if, for instance, you complete a module etc.
- Buy all the recommended textbooks. They are essential to give you a alternative way of looking at subjects. At ~£20 per exam they're cheaper than a resit (I will shortly have some second hand ones for sale, if Cron doesn't get to them all first
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- If you ever lose motivation put your books down, take a trip to your local airport and watch the aircraft for a bit. Take a deep breath and just daydream for a bit. Hey presto, motivation returns
[This message has been edited by foghorn (edited 02 February 2001).]