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Hello one and all. First forum post of any sort- kodak moment.
Anyhoo, I just got my PPL and was wondering if now is a good time to do the fATPL distance learning( has anyone got any info on Glasgow-Nautical college?). I won`t have any money to fly for a while and I believe these exams are essential anyway. Does the ATPL theory expire? What does mcc mean? and what does the perf A mean on the minimum F/O requirements mean?Can I sit the ATPL theory exams with a measly 50 magic hours? How long do they take on average?
Apologies for the question bonanza but I`ve read loads of previous posts and these aren`t to be found.
Help much needed!
Thanks in advance!
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CMS,
OK, I'll try to answer your questions but I'm more than prepared to stand corrected if anyone knows better:
#1 The ATPLs "expire" 18 months after you sit your first exam if you havent passed them all by then so plan your time wisely if distance learning.
#2 MCC stands for Multi Crew Co-operation/co-ordination (never can remember which one it is!) and most airlines if not all require this as a basic qualification. Its a two week course comprising a weeks groundschool and a weeks sim time (the fun part) and is usually done at the very end of the ATPL "experience"
#3 Perf A was the old CAA qualification which was all about take off distance, field limitations etc.. now this is covered by Aircraft Performance in the JAR exams.
#4 As far as I am aware as a distance learner there is no minimum hour stipulation (I could be wrong)
#5 How long do they take? How long is a piece of string. It all depends on how much time you put in on a daily basis, how easily it sinks in etc... I've not done distance learning but from what I've read on this forum its taking anything from 18 months to 3 years (see bit above about planning time so that you dont "time out" on the exams)
Hope this is accurate and helps....good luck
TBL
OK, I'll try to answer your questions but I'm more than prepared to stand corrected if anyone knows better:
#1 The ATPLs "expire" 18 months after you sit your first exam if you havent passed them all by then so plan your time wisely if distance learning.
#2 MCC stands for Multi Crew Co-operation/co-ordination (never can remember which one it is!) and most airlines if not all require this as a basic qualification. Its a two week course comprising a weeks groundschool and a weeks sim time (the fun part) and is usually done at the very end of the ATPL "experience"
#3 Perf A was the old CAA qualification which was all about take off distance, field limitations etc.. now this is covered by Aircraft Performance in the JAR exams.
#4 As far as I am aware as a distance learner there is no minimum hour stipulation (I could be wrong)
#5 How long do they take? How long is a piece of string. It all depends on how much time you put in on a daily basis, how easily it sinks in etc... I've not done distance learning but from what I've read on this forum its taking anything from 18 months to 3 years (see bit above about planning time so that you dont "time out" on the exams)
Hope this is accurate and helps....good luck
TBL
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The timescale for distance learning could be less than 18 months if you can put the time in. I've just done my first 8 in about 4 months and I'm hoping to do the next 6 in 4 or 5 months. I have been flying for a bit longer than you, which may help a little in some subjects.
I looked at Glasgow Nautical College but decided to go with Bristol and I am happy with my decision. Sat my exams at Glasgow mind you.
good luck whatever you decide.
gdn
The timescale for distance learning could be less than 18 months if you can put the time in. I've just done my first 8 in about 4 months and I'm hoping to do the next 6 in 4 or 5 months. I have been flying for a bit longer than you, which may help a little in some subjects.
I looked at Glasgow Nautical College but decided to go with Bristol and I am happy with my decision. Sat my exams at Glasgow mind you.
good luck whatever you decide.
gdn
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The only questions you asked not yet answered: Yes you can do the ATPL exams, as long as you hold a PPL. The exams expire 3 years after the 14th "pass". If you believe the 'experts' (about as good as any industry - ie better than guesswork, not to be relied upon!) then now is an excellent time to start. Flight International forecast a pilot shortage in 2004 (note though I work for a groundschool, I am not trying to sell my services as we are not approved for distance learning. However, I know a lot about hte system so feel free to send me email/private messages with queries)
