But FYI, I did pass my ATPL exam, and now I will be spending the rest of my education above ground. I love it!
But I do try to help people in the same situation as me, which is kinda why I started a "blog" in the first place, so I'll elaborate on the JAR-FCL ATPL exam and what it takes to pass.
First of all, you need motivation. There are 15 books to read through, and study, some more interesting than others.
The number two tip is to act like all the text in each book is important, fun and interesting. Which I can guarantee, much of it ain't! But most of it can be, with the right attitude. There is not one word in any of the books I did not read and study, and that served me well for a thorough general understanding of the field, even though much of it will never see the light of day in the examination room. But one has to think one step ahead of the exam, since one will be working in this field afterwards. And a passed exam don't mean much if you don't know squat in the cockpit!
The third and final tip for a passed exam is BRISTOL. Buy access to the question bank a couple of months ahead of the exam, and go through all of the questions in each subject (preferable more than one time). You will, and I can almost guarantee you this, flunk one or more subjects if you don't touch this question bank!
A post is not complete without pictures. Here are a few from my cellphone, the times where my Canon was at home resting:
On a trip to Oppdal [ENOP]
This was taken today, overlooking Tønsbergsfjorden. Torp can be seen in rainy conditions in the middle of the picture
Rygge [ENRY], a Norwegian 737 can be seen taxiing for take-off
Homebound from Oppdal
Drammen at night. I love the night, although the cellphone camera does not!
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Hi there, I'm Daithí, from Ireland and I'm trying to do some research into the cpl course as I plan on doing it next year. Would you mind exchanging a few emails? As you might know it's hard to find decent advice on the web. My email is ogradaid@hotmail.com. Thanks a mil, and congrats on passing the exam!
Congrats on passing the exam and beautiful sunset picture. I need to get back to Europe and fast!
Daithí, I sent you an e-mail. If you didn't get it, just send me one. My e-mail adress is stated in my very first post on this blog.
Thanks for your congrats Matt. Europe is definitely a great place!
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