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What recent student feedback tells us about the ATPL Flight Planning exam

06/07/2026

Students often ask whether recent Flight Planning exams are changing and how closely they resemble question bank material….

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Studying for ATPL exams with dyslexia

23/06/2026

Many aspiring pilots have dyslexia. Some discover it at school, while others do not receive a diagnosis until…

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Can You Study ATPL While Working Full-Time?

02/06/2026

One of the most common questions we hear from aspiring airline pilots is whether it’s possible to study…

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What the Latest ECQB Changes Mean for ATPL and CPL Students

10/03/2026

In December 2025, the European Central Question Bank (ECQB) announced a series of updates to the Learning Objectives…

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Common ATPL Exam Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

12/11/2025

The ATPL exams are a major milestone on the journey to becoming an airline pilot. With 13 challenging…

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How to Pass ATPL Exams First Time (2025 Guide)

27/10/2025

Preparing for the ATPL exams can feel overwhelming, but passing them the first time is completely achievable with…

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How to Tackle Meteorology: One of the Heavier ATPL Theory Subjects

14/07/2025

Meteorology is widely considered one of the more challenging ATPL theory subjects, and for good reason. It’s dense,…

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What Is an ATPL? Complete Pilot Licence Guide (2026)

03/04/2025

If you want to become an airline pilot, understanding the ATPL is one of the most important first…

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What Are the Easiest ATPL Subjects and Why?

07/02/2025

When embarking on the journey to achieve your Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), one of the most common…

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Quels sont les examens ATPL les plus difficiles?

09/09/2024

La difficulté d’un sujet dépend beaucoup de l’individu. Par exemple, une jeune candidate est sortie de la salle…

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Mastering Exam Questions: Tips and Techniques

15/07/2024

Preparing for exams, whether for a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), requires…

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Die 13 ATPL-Fächer

04/07/2024

Die Grundschulausbildung besteht aus dem Studium von 13 ATPL-Fächern, die jeweils darauf abzielen, unterschiedliche Fähigkeiten, Kenntnisse und Systeme…

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5 Hacks to Passing Your ATPL Exams

04/06/2024

Embarking on the journey to become a commercial pilot is an exciting and rewarding endeavour, but it also…

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Which of the ATPL Exams are the Hardest?

14/05/2024

Following on from our blogs on the topic of ‘ranking’ the exams, what follows here is a bit…

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13 materie del programma ATPL EASA

07/05/2024

L’addestramento teorico consiste nello studio di 13 materie ATPL, ognuna destinata a insegnare diverse abilità, conoscenze e sistemi…

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Preparing for Your ATPL Exams using the BGS Question Bank

25/10/2023

If you’re on the journey to becoming a professional pilot in the United Kingdom or under the EASA…

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Pilot Mental Health: Coping with Stress and Pressure During ATPL Training

10/10/2023

Becoming an Airline Transport Pilot is a dream for many, but the journey to earning your ATPL is…

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Navigating ATPL Exams: Subjects Unveiled and Ranked

08/09/2023

There’s no such thing as an extremely straightforward ATPL subject. Each of them demands a dedicated approach, although…

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Instrumentation – About ATPL Subjects

12/01/2023

In Instrumentation, you will learn about the various systems and instruments onboard an aircraft that are essential for…

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Meteorology – About ATPL Subjects

10/11/2022

Meteorology is the scientific study of the air environment including weather, climate, and atmosphere. In an ATPL theory…

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General Navigation – About ATPL Subjects

13/07/2022

General Navigation (Gen Nav) covers topics and skills you will need for flying an aircraft such as charts,…

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Principles of Flight – About ATPL Subjects

In Principles of Flight, you’ll study lift, drag, thrust, and weight as they affect an aircraft during flight….

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How to Study for your ATPL Exams

21/03/2022

Our course materials consist of computer-based training software ATPdigital, recorded webinars with our experienced instructors, and a free…

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The 13 ATPL Subjects: A Guide to ATPL Exams

27/10/2021

Before qualifying as a commercial airline pilot, students must pass 13 ATPL exams covering subjects such as navigation,…

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Examples of ATPL Questions

Before gaining your ATPL, you will need to pass your 13 ATPL theory exams which consist of multi-choice…

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Frequently Asked Questions About ATPL Theory

14/10/2021

Before you start studying your ATPL theory, you might have some questions about what you’ll be studying, what…

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Can I Study for an ATPL Online?

17/08/2021

Choosing to pursue a career in aviation is a dream for many people eager to take to the…

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What to Expect from ATPL Exams

16/07/2021

After completing your PPL, your next step to becoming a commercial airline pilot is to study and complete…

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Frequently Asked Questions About ATPL Distance Learning

07/07/2021

Since the pandemic, many schools have moved their ground school training online, including Bristol Groundschool. The feedback we’ve…

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What are the Benefits of a Modular ATPL Course?

28/05/2021

Once you have decided you want to become a commercial pilot, your next question might be how to…

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