ATPL course difficulty
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ATPL course difficulty
Hello one and all
I am due to start a full-time ATPL course in the next six months, and i am pretty nervous to say the least.
I was just wondering from those who have done it, how difficult is it in comparison to GCSE's? I was also wondering how much time should be spent in the evenings studying, but i suppose that is subjective.
Appreciate any encouraging (but honest!) words.
Cheers,
Sam
I am due to start a full-time ATPL course in the next six months, and i am pretty nervous to say the least.
I was just wondering from those who have done it, how difficult is it in comparison to GCSE's? I was also wondering how much time should be spent in the evenings studying, but i suppose that is subjective.
Appreciate any encouraging (but honest!) words.
Cheers,
Sam
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From: Suffolk
I've also started recently and finding it harder than I expected to be honest. As has already been said get up to speed with your maths.
I find myself in class 9-5 and then spend on average about 4 hours every night studying. That is probably more than most, but it comes easier to some than others.
If you want any more info just pm me.
I find myself in class 9-5 and then spend on average about 4 hours every night studying. That is probably more than most, but it comes easier to some than others.
If you want any more info just pm me.
de minimus non curat lex
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From: sunny troon
High volume, low grade material
5 GCSE (including Maths, Physics, English) & 2 A levels
This would indicate that you have sufficient 'grey matter' to cope.
Bear in mind that first time, good passes, are a good indication to any prospective employer.
5 GCSE (including Maths, Physics, English) & 2 A levels
This would indicate that you have sufficient 'grey matter' to cope.
Bear in mind that first time, good passes, are a good indication to any prospective employer.
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From: six micro tesla zone
As a above, High Volume Low grade! If you got an A in your GCSE maths or have studied maths at A level then you have nothing to worry about regarding the maths side of the ATPLs. If you don't have the grades from school then yes, you will have to put in some extra time with the maths!
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None of it's particularly hard, there's just a lot of it in some subjects, I spent 50% of my time learning stuff, and 50% learning which 'wrong' answers were required in order to get the answer that EASA are looking for. A 6 month course is designed to get a group of people through the exams, which means it will slow you down if you're a fast learner (with willpower)!
