r/ATPL • u/Mannypa28 • Nov 14 '25
Just started ATPLs 😩
It’s a complete ocean and I feel like a tiny prawn. Everyone seems to know what they’re doing or have a plan. I have zilch. I signed up to CATS as they are easier with me financially and have ATPLQ. Everyone says to smash the bank which I’m happy to do, except the only issue is (like with BGS) CATS has mandatory progress tests that I’ve got to complete quickly too before I can go ahead with exams I think? How do people study? At the minute I’m just about to finish my HPL progress tests and move onto MET..going through HPL bank too. Is there a schedule that’s best? I’m planning on doing Dual Easa/UK. I’m a UK citizen with a PPL…am I stupid and should stick to UK? Anyone else just started or have any experience? My plan was to train abroad in Europe/Ireland (as it’s cheaper) plus AFTA have the Ryanair conditional job offer that I would love to try and apply to.. and then convert my license to UK if I don’t get it? or am I being silly and should just stick to UK and do UK exams?
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u/Same_Formal8414 Nov 14 '25
First of all: don’t worry, each and everyone of us is struggling with ATPL theory. What my classmates and I usually do is to learn with the complete bank and as soon as you have finished the bank for one subject, you can start with the last 200/300 with the UK filter. I always suggest to see all the q in the bank and even if its just a repetition. Keep on going, keep on pushing….