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Old 5th Aug 2017, 07:19
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DesertStorm
 
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My ATPL studies stalled..How best to get back into the rhythm?

Folks,

I embarked upon the ATPL studies and registered with ProPilot/CTC (as they were back then) and have had the books for a couple of years now. Made good progress with the studying (when I had the time) but found "time" to be a scarce comodity due to new job at the time and a 1.5 hour commute each way driving (which is dead time).. and I have just recently less than a month been married! Life basically got in the way..

No excuse really.. as some may see it but thats the god honest truth.

I now understand CTC have been taken over by L3..Add to that exam questions changing and it hasnt helped in formulating a plan in about getting back into it.

During my time with CTC..no one really followed up with me and it was left to own devices. Wonder if its the same with others like Bristol?

CTC/PP are quite text heavy and I paid £970 at the time for Module 1. Thinking if a change of provider to BGS would be worth a shot?

This would mean that I would have to change subjects for Mod 1 with BGS and start fresh though and could take even longer.. :/

For anyone that has done DL and experienced the same 'life getting in the way'..whats the best way to get back in the swing of things?

I have previously been very close to sitting the first sitting for Met, POF, M&B, Comms but always felt I needed that little bit more time and stalled the exams.. anxiety probaby after hearing views about needing to pass first time blah blah..so always stalled booking them.. However, progress tests have all been in the high 80%.

I'm taking the modular route and mid to late 30s at the moment.

Taking a sabatical from work at the moment is not feasible for another 6 months...spent a small fortune on marriage.

Any advice welcome. just looking to get back in the swings and hopefully get them out by the next year or 15 months?.

Possibly even consider tuition..

Being a newlywed I am also mindful of the need to give each other time..

Going on my Honeymoon and sitting in a 777-300ER and also going on European Flyouts in my PA28 and Mooney has helped keep he passion alive and reignited the fire in the belly to bash these exams out..

Sound familiar?

Thank You.

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