u/Different_Resort_927

Hi - I’ve been wanting to buy a fujifilm for a long while and this will be my first fujifilm ever. I currently use my canon e250d and i find it quite good especially for portraits - however its chunky and sometimes it gets too much to carry it.

Just want to have some opinions on the camera and also prices. I found a brand new one for €1800 - not quite sure if this is expensive or no.

Also I will be going to Japan later this year - and maybe i can buy it from there and if it would be way cheaper or no - as i would want to at least have a basic understanding on how to use it before going to Japan.

Would appreciate some feedback or help. Thank you

I’m 26 years old and based in Europe. After a 3-year break, I’m finally continuing my ATPL studies and hour building.

The main reason for the delay was an eye issue that prevented me from progressing. Thankfully, that’s now been resolved and I obtained my Class 1 Medical earlier this month.

The last time I actually flew was my PPL skill test/checkride, and I believe it’s been over 4 years since I completed my PPL theory exams. Needless to say, it’s been a long time since I’ve studied aviation theory or been in the cockpit.

To be honest, I’m not too worried about the flying side. I know I’ll need some refresher training and another proficiency check, but I feel that practical flying will come back relatively quickly.

What really overwhelms me is the ATPL theory. It’s been years since I’ve studied seriously, I work full-time, and the sheer volume of material seems intimidating. I’m not in a rush to finish everything as quickly as possible. My goal is to complete both the ATPL theory and hour building within roughly 14–18 months.

I’ve always been someone who prefers understanding concepts rather than simply memorising question banks.

That’s how I got through my PPL, and I feel it will be important now that I’ve been away from aviation for so long.

I’ve been looking at both ATPLQ and Aviation Exam and decided to opt for both question banks

For my first sitting which will be held on the last week of November) I’m thinking of taking:
Human Performance & Limitations (HPL)
Communications
Mass & Balance
Principles of flying (POF)

The thing that scares me if its possible to fit everything in from now till end of November - classes at school will also be held in October which i will be attending as well - not sure if i should opt for the January sitting instead.

Does that sound like a sensible combination for someone returning after a long break?

Any advice, study strategies, Notes that most people use that can be found online, recommendations, or even reality checks would be greatly appreciated.

I’m excited to get started again, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Thanks in advance!

I’m 26 years old and based in Europe. After a 3-year break, I’m finally continuing my ATPL studies and hour building.

The main reason for the delay was an eye issue that prevented me from progressing. Thankfully, that’s now been resolved and I obtained my Class 1 Medical earlier this month.

The last time I actually flew was my PPL skill test/checkride, and I believe it’s been over 4 years since I completed my PPL theory exams. Needless to say, it’s been a long time since I’ve studied aviation theory or been in the cockpit.

To be honest, I’m not too worried about the flying side. I know I’ll need some refresher training and another proficiency check, but I feel that practical flying will come back relatively quickly.

What really overwhelms me is the ATPL theory. It’s been years since I’ve studied seriously, I work full-time, and the sheer volume of material seems intimidating. I’m not in a rush to finish everything as quickly as possible. My goal is to complete both the ATPL theory and hour building within roughly 14–18 months.

I’ve always been someone who prefers understanding concepts rather than simply memorising question banks.

That’s how I got through my PPL, and I feel it will be important now that I’ve been away from aviation for so long.

I’ve been looking at both ATPLQ and Aviation Exam and decided to opt for both question banks

For my first sitting which will be held on the last week of November) I’m thinking of taking:
Human Performance & Limitations (HPL)
Communications
Mass & Balance
Principles of flying (POF)

The thing that scares me if its possible to fit everything in from now till end of November - classes at school will also be held in October which i will be attending as well - not sure if i should opt for the January sitting instead.

Does that sound like a sensible combination for someone returning after a long break?

Any advice, study strategies, Notes that most people use that can be found online, recommendations, or even reality checks would be greatly appreciated.

I’m excited to get started again, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Thanks in advance!

I’m 26 years old and based in Europe. After a 3-year break, I’m finally continuing my ATPL studies and hour building.

The main reason for the delay was an eye issue that prevented me from progressing. Thankfully, that’s now been resolved and I obtained my Class 1 Medical earlier this month.

The last time I actually flew was my PPL skill test/checkride, and I believe it’s been over 4 years since I completed my PPL theory exams. Needless to say, it’s been a long time since I’ve studied aviation theory or been in the cockpit.
To be honest, I’m not too worried about the flying side. I know I’ll need some refresher training and another proficiency check, but I feel that practical flying will come back relatively quickly.

What really overwhelms me is the ATPL theory. It’s been years since I’ve studied seriously, I work full-time, and the sheer volume of material seems intimidating. I’m not in a rush to finish everything as quickly as possible. My goal is to complete both the ATPL theory and hour building
within roughly 14–18 months.

I’ve always been someone who prefers understanding concepts rather than simply memorising question banks. That’s how I got through my PPL, and I feel it will be important now that I’ve been away from aviation for so long.

I’ve been looking at both ATPLQ and Aviation Exam and can’t decide which route to take. For those who have used them:
Would you recommend ATPLQ, Aviation Exam, or both?
Is one better for actually understanding the material rather than just passing exams?

For my first sitting, I’m thinking of taking:
Human Performance & Limitations (HPL)
Communications
Mass & Balance
Does that sound like a sensible combination for someone returning after a long break?

Any advice, study strategies, recommendations, or even reality checks would be greatly appreciated. I’m excited to get started again, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Thanks in advance!