Pace @ ATP

Yeehaw

Yeehaw

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Hi, I've read about 8 hrs of ATP threads including Heath's diary of his experience. I can't quite find what I'm looking for. About the fast pace of the 90 day program, do you have to be a superpilot or pick up the flying skills at an above average rate to get through the program? I understand that the 90 day program is not for everyone, but time and money aside, is the learning pace just too fast for some folks or is it the book work that tends to do you in if you're not ready for it.

I will most likely be headed to GKY in July or August if I can get a start date in there somewhere. I'm currently have a PPL with 72 hrs, so I have a little bit of flying to do to meet their minimums.
 
Its the book work that most people fall behind on, the flying is do able just need to be committed to studying and having the checklist memorized and you will do just fine... any questions pm me
 
Yeehaw said:
Hi, I've read about 8 hrs of ATP threads including Heath's diary of his experience. I can't quite find what I'm looking for. About the fast pace of the 90 day program, do you have to be a superpilot or pick up the flying skills at an above average rate to get through the program? I understand that the 90 day program is not for everyone, but time and money aside, is the learning pace just too fast for some folks or is it the book work that tends to do you in if you're not ready for it.

I will most likely be headed to GKY in July or August if I can get a start date in there somewhere. I'm currently have a PPL with 72 hrs, so I have a little bit of flying to do to meet their minimums.
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You dont have to be a super pilot to get through their program, Im not a super pilot, and I made it through, I was all worried that I wouldn't make it through, but all you need is good study habits.

The flying part is pretty easy actually, I couldn't stand going at a slower pace like my FBO was, I like to submerse myself, and ATP provides the resources to do it.
 
Fly_Unity said:
You dont have to be a super pilot to get through their program, Im not a super pilot, and I made it through, I was all worried that I wouldn't make it through, but all you need is good study habits.

The flying part is pretty easy actually, I couldn't stand going at a slower pace like my FBO was, I like to submerse myself, and ATP provides the resources to do it.
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I'm planning to arrive at ATP with all my writtens completed. How much will that help? I just want to focus as much energy as possible on the flying.

I totally agree about the FBO pace being too slow. It's much easier for me to remember procedures and execute maneuvers when it hasn't been two or three days between lessons.
 
Yeehaw said:
I'm planning to arrive at ATP with all my writtens completed. How much will that help? I just want to focus as much energy as possible on the flying.

I totally agree about the FBO pace being too slow. It's much easier for me to remember procedures and execute maneuvers when it hasn't been two or three days between lessons.
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yea, if you have the writtens done, it will make the cross country stage go easier, try not to just memorize the answers (except for maybe the FOI)

Also like everyone else says, Memorize (and understand) the suplement, it will help you in your first week, and the rest of the program. IMO the Supplement has some incorrect information some places, so try to understand it, not just rote memory.

You writing on this forum tells me that you will do just fine at ATP, so dont worry about it being to fast, and dont give up even if you feel that you cant do it.

Have fun too. :)
 
Yeehaw said:
Hi, I've read about 8 hrs of ATP threads including Heath's diary of his experience. I can't quite find what I'm looking for. About the fast pace of the 90 day program, do you have to be a superpilot or pick up the flying skills at an above average rate to get through the program? I understand that the 90 day program is not for everyone, but time and money aside, is the learning pace just too fast for some folks or is it the book work that tends to do you in if you're not ready for it.

I will most likely be headed to GKY in July or August if I can get a start date in there somewhere. I'm currently have a PPL with 72 hrs, so I have a little bit of flying to do to meet their minimums.
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Hey, the pace of the 90 day program is not that bad at all, it is definetely doable. There's plenty of time to have a balance of a study and social life. Our days are usually anywhere from a couple of hours to about 6 hours at the office/flying. The longest day that I've had so far was about 12 hours but there are only a few of those. It's all up to you, yo udon't even have to show up at the school unless you're flying or simming. As far as the 72 hours, I'd get the 85 done at your local school. Flying the 172 at ATP sucks ass. It's all IFR but you fly long xc, about 2-3 hour legs back and fourth. I miss cruising at 1500 agl through valleys. PM if you have any questions.
 
The secret is to keep learning. Getting the writtens out of the way is great, but it is a mistake to rely on that knowledge to get you through. If you commit to study 2 hours a day through the whole program you'll do fine.

Lots of guys stop studying after the written is done, start playing volleyball, then they try to cram for 2 days before their checkride. Of course, by the time the next checkride comes along, they have to re-cram everything. Which adds stress.

You'll learn best and be a better pilot if you commit to those 2 hours of study / day. It really isn't a lot (i.e. it is doable for an average person).
 
fly8slep said:
Hey, the pace of the 90 day program is not that bad at all, it is definetely doable. There's plenty of time to have a balance of a study and social life. Our days are usually anywhere from a couple of hours to about 6 hours at the office/flying. The longest day that I've had so far was about 12 hours but there are only a few of those. quote]

Would you say the pace is similar for the private program? I have family coming into town during my first week so I was thinking of pushing back my start date.
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I would say u have a little more time on your Pvt but at the same time its an everyday thing so you wouldn't necessarily be able to take a couple of days off but you should be able to go out to dinner with them at least... I started my program at the 90 ACCP so I don't really know first hand, but from the people that are doing the PVT in Daytona they seem to have a decent amount of time....
 
I have to get current current before I enter the 90 day program. ATP recommends a thirty day fast track at either Dallas, Phoenix, Daytona or Jacksonville. Does anybody recommend one overr the other?
 
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