Originally Posted by
Homsap
Also, ATPL in a year?
That would be very sporty... A full time theory course takes around 5 months. Allow two months preparation for the exam and a smart student will have passed his theory exams after 7 months. He would then have to fly 10 hours a week for the remaining five months to complete his ATPL in a year. Certainly doable but the weather must be right and the aircraft serviceable and instructors available.
This would be like two semesters at university (one for the theory, one for the practical training). A bachelor study in engineering typically lasts 6 semesters at university and one semester doing some practical stuff.