Headstart on Groundschool??
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From: TTPP
Headstart on Groundschool??
Like any other true Wannabe I have my heart set on going itegrated, but I still have no concrete plans (sound familiar?). But while I sit twiddlin' my thumbs the research just goes on and on and on....
People waste money for varius reasons, on various things, be it plastic model kits, books, or even just for spending's sake. I just got a shiny new skills directory and I was looking at all The CBT packages Oxford have to offer. Looking at some previous posts, I have come to the conclusion that General Nav. and Air Law seem to be a couple of the toughest ATPL subjects, and probably even Metrology. Does anyone have experince using any of these Oxford CBT programs? Is it worth it familiarzing myself with a couple of these subjects in my spare time? Would It be heppful getting a little head start. I know that some schools don't let you start ATPL Ground until you have some flying experience (150hrs), but is it possible to at least study some of the areas with no flying experience and little or no access to a briefing/flight planning room or an airfield?
I thought That Aircraft General/Performance and Principles of flight would be quite interesting, and It should keep me busy for the next three months. I by no means intend to attempt the entire ATPL course on my own, but to be a little familiar whn it's time to study it 'for real' comes round.
People waste money for varius reasons, on various things, be it plastic model kits, books, or even just for spending's sake. I just got a shiny new skills directory and I was looking at all The CBT packages Oxford have to offer. Looking at some previous posts, I have come to the conclusion that General Nav. and Air Law seem to be a couple of the toughest ATPL subjects, and probably even Metrology. Does anyone have experince using any of these Oxford CBT programs? Is it worth it familiarzing myself with a couple of these subjects in my spare time? Would It be heppful getting a little head start. I know that some schools don't let you start ATPL Ground until you have some flying experience (150hrs), but is it possible to at least study some of the areas with no flying experience and little or no access to a briefing/flight planning room or an airfield?
I thought That Aircraft General/Performance and Principles of flight would be quite interesting, and It should keep me busy for the next three months. I by no means intend to attempt the entire ATPL course on my own, but to be a little familiar whn it's time to study it 'for real' comes round.
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From: Kilmacolm
Firstly you do not need 150 hours to start the ATPL Ground School, the only requirement is just an ICAO PPL will see you admitted to the course. Probably a wise idea to have a Class 1 Medical as well.
The only Oxford CBT that I have used is their excellent "Meteorology for Aviation" software. I thoroughly recommend the software as with its numerous animations and "tutors" speaking to you I found it a lot easier to remember the subject material than by just reading the books (I'm studying via Distance Learning).
As I haven't used their VFR and IFR comms CBT's then I am unsure as to how useful they are. However those two exams are pretty straight forward.
The Integrated Students at Oxford do just this. They study for the ATPL Written exams before they do any flying whatsoever. However they do have access to an airfield (they live on one for the course duration!) but most, if not all, of the study is done in a classroom (I might be wrong though) and home study in the evenings.
If you are looking to go Integrated then I would recommend doing a couple of hours in a light aircraft before you start, if you have not already done so. This will show you whether you actually do like flying or not.
The only Oxford CBT that I have used is their excellent "Meteorology for Aviation" software. I thoroughly recommend the software as with its numerous animations and "tutors" speaking to you I found it a lot easier to remember the subject material than by just reading the books (I'm studying via Distance Learning).
As I haven't used their VFR and IFR comms CBT's then I am unsure as to how useful they are. However those two exams are pretty straight forward.
is it possible to at least study some of the areas with no flying experience and little or no access to a briefing/flight planning room or an airfield?
If you are looking to go Integrated then I would recommend doing a couple of hours in a light aircraft before you start, if you have not already done so. This will show you whether you actually do like flying or not.
