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Dimitri
1st Feb 2002, 14:58
I received the Oxford Aviation intergrated prospectus yesterday which gave details about study for 19 weeks, (5 months) from 8:45 till 5:15, I mean hell what do they think i am, a bat? the only time i see 9:00 is in the evening when its time to go to the pub. But then you get packed of to america for 12 weeks before doing another 13 weeks study (3+ months). . . . . How hard is the groundschool, im a fairly intelligent person (i wish!!!) but I just cant quite get around my head how hard this will be. . . . . How hard did you find it? and does anyone know a website devoted to ATPL theory which has the course in major detail.
redsnail
1st Feb 2002, 15:02
I think it means 08.45 to 17.15. ie 5.15pm. Then you do your own revision and study.. .Yes, the ATPL groudschool is hard but it isn't impossible. Be prepared to work hard.
The ATPL groundschool is fine as long as you do the study each evening. You won't have a problem as long as you don't allow yourself to fall behind with your studies. If this happens you reach the point of no return(!) very quickly, I've seen it happen.. .It will seem difficult at first, but it quickly dawns on you that you are studying the subject you live for! Then you enjoy it and it becomes easier(plus you are used to the routine by then)
Have fun, all the best! <img src="cool.gif" border="0">
One of the hardest parts is committing the enormous bulk of useless info into your brain. Oxford are meant to be very good and Im sure the full time classroom environment will get you through it just fine. Even if 5-6 months is overkill.
MAX <img src="cool.gif" border="0">
5-6 months? At what rate of study?
London Guildhall told me yesterday that at 15hrs a week, it would take 12 months (6 months for each of two parts of the course).
Island Hopper
1st Feb 2002, 16:34
I agree with them.. .12 months seems to me to be a much more realistic timescale.
...and after all, there's no hurry to get into the job market as it stands, mid '04, there should be a shortage of pilots again <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
Rowley
1st Feb 2002, 17:38
I cant help but feel it IS achievable in 6 months.
doing only 15 hrs study per week will take you 12months- Ok thats fair
The full time course is approx 0845 till 1715 minus 1 hr for dinner= 7.30 hrs a day x5days a week =42.5 hrs a week.
I hope this makes sense.
RVR800
1st Feb 2002, 17:49
I did mine whilst I was working full time. .it takes about a year and I took two days . .off to do the tests at Silsoe.
The JAA have made it more expensive now.. .It takes more time and it costs more - but. .you will be a safer pilot ..
http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/aircraft/flypig7.gif
We are now adhering to the very high standards they have in Europe.
redsnail
1st Feb 2002, 18:14
I started in April 2001 and finished October 2001. Fulltime and all exams passed. :) Needless to say it was a full on 6 months. <img src="eek.gif" border="0">
I was refering to the fulltime integrated chaps. But for your info It took me 8 months, distance learning, fulltime job and all passed. :)
MAX <img src="cool.gif" border="0">
Speedbird1
2nd Feb 2002, 00:00
Hey Guys and Girls,
I`m doing Oxfords intergrated course at the moment and must say that although it is hard work, it is achievable if you work for it.
good luck to all of you
I can't wait for the day I start my training :)
Squawk 2650
2nd Feb 2002, 18:33
Hi Guys and Gals is it possible to do Distance learning for the ATPL's and do a full time job at the same time ??. . Happy Landings...
Yes.
MAX <img src="cool.gif" border="0">
Pilot Pete
2nd Feb 2002, 22:41
Everything is possible.
It's all down to determination and how much you want the reward. Some will need to show more determination than others to achieve the same result, that's like everything in life.
Give up work, live like a hermit and use a structured plan and I'm sure it would be possible to pass them all in under six months. If that's not viable assess your own abilities and come up with a plan that will work for you. That's the easy bit. Now all you'll have to do is dig deep and show that determination. Nothing worth having is easy to attain.
Sleeves up, heads down, and good luck!
PP
Tristar Freak
3rd Feb 2002, 02:42
Do not under estimate the ground exams. They are tricky. There is no consistency with how difficult the exams you sit will be, some months they are harder than other months.
Do not rely on feedback questions to get you through. The question banks are being topped up quite quickly now it seems and the Learning Objectives are nothing more than a guide of what can be asked, the JAA reserve the right to ask whatever they feel is a relevant question.
It is possible to crack the exams in 6 months but best to allow 9 months to allow for any resits and the CAA will not neccesarily be sympathetic to your requests for speedy re-sits.
Best of luck.