Originally Posted by
TryingToAvoidCBs
To the OP. The background knowledge you learn for the PPL (if learnt correctly) will make your ATPLs 70% easier. The ATPL syllabus is simply an extension of the PPL syllabus, in far greater detail. The background knowledge you will have will allow you to sail through the ATPL exams whilst still having the understanding that you will require for a technical interview at a later date.
I won't deny that a large percentage of the ATPL syllabus is out of date and not relevant to the 21st century. However, the basics required for PPL will not only make the rest of your training easier, but they'll save your life too. Don't ever take the short cut, learn everything you can.
Just want to thank this poster for his input,as well as others, after considering what you all said I went and studied the material properly, and ended up getting 90%+ in the exams.
Now as I have started preliminary watching the videos on ATPL subjects in my idle hours, alot of what is said makes sense and isn't a big jump.
Thanks to everyone for contributing,you really made a difference. Happy flying.