r/ATPL

Hey Guys

Any Tips for the first Exams tomorrow? How did you stay relaxed?

Are you nervous? What about questions you never Heard about?

Best regards

Hello all,

I need to give my PPL(A) theory exams. Which database should I study from for the exams ?

I'm giving my exams in hungary.

For me its anything about the ISA temperature lapse rate 😭 I swear I’ve seen it so many times I could probably answer it after being woken up at 3am.

So i start my cadet program in January 2027 and I'm currently making a list of stuff I'm gonna need so i saw many people commenting as how necessary an ipad really is. I already have a touch screen laptop with stylus from Hp envy X360 which is in a well condition.

So my question is should i purchase an Ipad or continue with my laptop?

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!

Hello fellow Aviators,

As you guys know, ATPL theory can be very frustrating. Especially when you know that exams are built not solely to test your knowledge, but to trick you by scrambling the questions. In my mind, it is an outdated method of testing.

There are authorities that are tough, and there are authorities that are either well or badly organized. But my question is: which authority was the easiest and had not only the best, but also the easiest atmosphere for taking the exams?

Hello everyone! My first ATPL exams are on the 17th of August, and I wanted to ask if you have any tips or recommendations. The first subjects I’m taking are Air Law, AGK, HPL, and Communications.
I’m asking because I’m not the best exam taker. Even when I’ve studied and know the material, I tend to get nervous during the exam. Any tips on how to prepare over these last two weeks, or advice from your own experience, would really help me. Thank you! FYI: I am taking the Austro Control Exams.

How many hours does it usually take you to study for one subject?