ATPL theory study before PPL
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ATPL theory study before PPL
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I will get my PPL in about four months (I hope, weather in UK doesn't help).
I was wondering if there is a way to start studying for modular ATPL before having the PPL licence.
I mean: is it mandatory to have the PPL licence to enroll in a long distance course like the one at Bristol Ground School, or can I enroll before having the PPL?
This is because I would like to start studying for the ATPL as soon as possible.
The other way is to buy the books in some other way (second hand?).
Any suggestion?
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I will get my PPL in about four months (I hope, weather in UK doesn't help).
I was wondering if there is a way to start studying for modular ATPL before having the PPL licence.
I mean: is it mandatory to have the PPL licence to enroll in a long distance course like the one at Bristol Ground School, or can I enroll before having the PPL?
This is because I would like to start studying for the ATPL as soon as possible.
The other way is to buy the books in some other way (second hand?).
Any suggestion?
Thanks
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No you can't formally enrol until you have your PPL but, by all means make a start on studying (especially when the PPL stuff is still fresh in you mind).
Study manuals can be obtained second hand but make sure they're not too old. If you know of any students who have just completed, they may want to give/sell their manuals to you.
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Study manuals can be obtained second hand but make sure they're not too old. If you know of any students who have just completed, they may want to give/sell their manuals to you.
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I'd focus on getting the PPL out of the way; I assume you have passed all of your PPL exams.
You'll find the PPL studies are a good grounding for the start of the ATPLs. I often founf myself leafing through the PPL books when doing the ATPLs, since they often were slightly better at explaining complex things.
You'll want to avoid having to purchase the books twice. If you do spend cash on books, try and get ones for the school you'll be going to.
You'll find the PPL studies are a good grounding for the start of the ATPLs. I often founf myself leafing through the PPL books when doing the ATPLs, since they often were slightly better at explaining complex things.
You'll want to avoid having to purchase the books twice. If you do spend cash on books, try and get ones for the school you'll be going to.
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I am almost done with PPL exams.
The problem in buying books before enrolling is that we I enroll I'll get another series of books and I really do not think you get a discount if you do not want the books. So I'd pay the books twice!!!
Anyway, thank you all for the info & suggestions
I am almost done with PPL exams.
The problem in buying books before enrolling is that we I enroll I'll get another series of books and I really do not think you get a discount if you do not want the books. So I'd pay the books twice!!!
Anyway, thank you all for the info & suggestions
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ATPL vs PPL theory
How much hard is ATPL theory compared to PPL theory?
Can anyone explain the differences between ATPL and PPL theory, with regards to coverage and depth on thory? E.g. how much longer it takes to study for ATPL subjects and which areas are covered in ATPL, which isn't covered in PPL?
I did a search on pprune, but it doesn allow seach on words shorter that 4 letters (e.g. "PPL").
Can anyone explain the differences between ATPL and PPL theory, with regards to coverage and depth on thory? E.g. how much longer it takes to study for ATPL subjects and which areas are covered in ATPL, which isn't covered in PPL?
I did a search on pprune, but it doesn allow seach on words shorter that 4 letters (e.g. "PPL").
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The book on Fleabay mentioned by paco has now gone but, for £15 that was an absolute bargain!
Even for the full price, that book will have everything you need to be getting started and it's a book you'd probably want to refer to throughout your flying career so not money wasted.
However, I'd recommend you get all your PPL exams out of the way before you think about extra-curricular studying for ATPL.
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Even for the full price, that book will have everything you need to be getting started and it's a book you'd probably want to refer to throughout your flying career so not money wasted.
However, I'd recommend you get all your PPL exams out of the way before you think about extra-curricular studying for ATPL.
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PS - no relation to Phil Croucher!!!
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In answer to petknu's question, ATPL is just vast!! It is the sheer volume of stuff that makes them harder rather than any complexity of concepts.
For example, meteorology will cover global weather and climatology as well, navigation will cover different map projections and flying whilst taking into account the curvature of the earth, Air Law is more ICAO based etc.
Basically, APTLs come from the premise that you'll be flying something bigger and faster and more complex than a Cessna 152 and you'll be flying longer distances.
Hope that helps.
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For example, meteorology will cover global weather and climatology as well, navigation will cover different map projections and flying whilst taking into account the curvature of the earth, Air Law is more ICAO based etc.
Basically, APTLs come from the premise that you'll be flying something bigger and faster and more complex than a Cessna 152 and you'll be flying longer distances.
Hope that helps.
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Try this item on ebay:
190195266179
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The book on Fleabay mentioned by paco has now gone but, for £15 that was an absolute bargain!
190195266179
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The book on Fleabay mentioned by paco has now gone but, for £15 that was an absolute bargain!
It may have gone but there will be others from that seller.
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Not true about London Met. You need a PPL to start the course. There may have been instances where people have passed and are still waiting for the license to come through, but not without any PPL at all !!.
Nothing stopping you signing up to Bristol's Q/b and just making a start on the questions. Alot of subjects you can pretty much learn purely from the QB anyway - like the 2 Comms ones !!.
Nothing stopping you signing up to Bristol's Q/b and just making a start on the questions. Alot of subjects you can pretty much learn purely from the QB anyway - like the 2 Comms ones !!.
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That book is also avaliable from amazon for a similar price, I think this is the newer edition though!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-lis...1879678&sr=1-7
I was recently told about the intergrated student that dropped out too when I went to visit Cabair, apparently he was with them but for one reason or another couldn't continue the intergrated. I was told that he was waiting to hear from the CAA on wether they would allow his 11 passed exams to count to his new ATPL course once he completes his PPL...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-lis...1879678&sr=1-7
I was recently told about the intergrated student that dropped out too when I went to visit Cabair, apparently he was with them but for one reason or another couldn't continue the intergrated. I was told that he was waiting to hear from the CAA on wether they would allow his 11 passed exams to count to his new ATPL course once he completes his PPL...
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Difference between Professional and Private
The one on Amazon is JAR Private Pilot Studies while the one on ebay is JAR Professional Pilot Studies. I assume that that there is a difference between Professional and Private.
I have seen JAR Professional Pilot Studies for £60 in BW and around £130 in colour - both as new.
I have seen JAR Professional Pilot Studies for £60 in BW and around £130 in colour - both as new.
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My doubt in starting to study for ATPL before having the PPL (I am training for that) is this:
let's say that I prepare for the first module of ATPL from Jan to April, in April I get my PPL, enroll at ATPL dist. lerning school and ask straight away to take part in the first brush up course available. Would the school permit that?
Any clue?
let's say that I prepare for the first module of ATPL from Jan to April, in April I get my PPL, enroll at ATPL dist. lerning school and ask straight away to take part in the first brush up course available. Would the school permit that?
Any clue?
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I don't see why not but best to call them and ask! I don't know which school you're thinking of using but I had some initial queries with Bristol and spoke to Alex Whittingham; he couldn't have been more helpful.
Don't forget, these guys are there to help you!!!
Cheers
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Don't forget, these guys are there to help you!!!
Cheers
Whirls