r/ATPL

Hello pilots !
I want to ask about tips that helped you studying Gnav and FPL austro exams. I’m struggling with the plotting and the map Qs. I will appreciate any type tip, mnemonics, YouTube channels tools.

ATPL student here with a probably stupid question, but I always see people online making fun of it, saying it's cringey. But if you've just landed after a rough approach or bad weather, does it ever feel like a genuine "thank you"?

Or are the cockpit door and headsets enough that you don't hear a thing?

https://preview.redd.it/su14tjof7zah1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=2d1a21f2edd0db829b236bdd1555238108aad47d

Yes, rational info is important but thats a bit subjective... isn't it?

the last post on here was made four months ago, and the code no longer works. if i have to, i’ll pay the €250 they’re asking for, but if there’s any chance of saving even a few euros, i’d gladly take it. aviation comes with plenty of expenses besides studying for the exams.

So I am looking to start my training in Hungary because of the attractive price and stumbled upon a taining organisation called a Bestfly

So enquiring about the PPL with bestfly ended up with me being redirected to another flying school in Budapest called Delta alpha aviation.

Does anyone have any idea about this schools program quality and structure for international modular students?

They are offering a really attractive prices for the entire course and showing a great level of flexibility.

I'm curious what everyone struggled with the most.

Also, how many hours a day can you actually study while staying fully focused? I always start strong, but after a few hours I feel like I'm just reading the same page over and over.

Any study tips that genuinely helped you stay productive?

Hi all!

Okay, first of all, i am trying to study for my exams, and i decided to pick ATPLQ to do so... the thing is, when i registered the account and such i was at home - i am now vacation so only am able to log in with my iPad- and ive tried to log in for weeks from my ipad and they blocked my account with NO explanation...? just saying something on the lines of "we cant provide further explanations why". So basically I feel obliged to find other source because i tried to contact them to unlift the ban and there is no possible reasoning with them, apparently i've heard from other people its happening to them too. So, please, any other platform where i can actually now start to study?

Thank you so much beforehand.

Hey guys,
I’m planning to start my ATPL course in a year, and the flight school I’m currently most interested in is AeLo in Locarno, Switzerland. I recently attended their Open Day and talked to a few students, and I was really convinced. However, after reading some posts from people criticizing the school, I got a bit worried.
I’d love to hear from anyone who has attended or is currently attending AeLo. Let me know what your thoughts are, and also, do you think there are other good schools out there worth considering?

What's one question you'll never forget?

Those of you who recently passed your EASA ATPL exams, which question bank did you use and why? Looking for something that reflects the actual exams as closely as possible.

Hi everyone,

I'm considering sitting the EASA ATPL theoretical exams and wanted to hear from people who have successfully passed using only ATPLQ as their study resource.

My situation is a bit unusual: I already have extensive operational flying experience and hold the military equivalent qualifications through the Hellenic Air Force Academy, but I do not hold a civilian ATPL.

Because of my background, I'm less concerned about the operational and practical aspects and more interested in understanding whether ATPLQ alone is sufficient to pass the exams.

If you've taken this route, how well did ATPLQ prepare you, and were there any subjects where you felt additional study material was necessary?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

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!

Hey there! Firstly I hope this is allowed. Secondly, I hope to gain some valuable insight.

We are 5 guys currently looking for accomodation in Pheonix for flight training. Around 6 months. We're with a school based out of Falcon, any guesses?

We're currently looking for accomodation and having issues with finding much in the way that's suitable on sites like Airbnb and the like.

Has anyone trodden this path before and used other sites such as Zillow/Furnished Finder to obtain accomodation? Any insights with these sites specifically would be great. How did the process go? Was it straightforward? Was your landlord good?

Any insights would be appreciated. Cheers.