EASA ATPL(A) THEORY

Airline Transport Pilot License Theory

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EASA ATPL(A)
Theory
Airline Transpor tation Pilot License is
the highest level of aircraft pilot
c e r t i fi c a t i o n . A T P L ( A ) T h e o r y c o u r s e i s
meant for future airline pilots.
Passing the ATPL(A) exams
successfully is one of the most
important steps in becoming a
professional pilot.
 ATPL(A) Theory
is a Must for
What is the ATPL(A) Theory?
Professional
Airline Pilots
A T P L - c e r t i fi e d p i l o t s a r e a u t h o r i z e d
to act as pilot-in-command
( C a p t a i n ) o r c o - p i l o t ( F i r s t O f fi c e r )
in airplanes engaged in commercial
air transportation.
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2 To B e a P P L ( A ) H o l d e r
Yo u n e e d t o b e a t l e a s t P P L ( A ) ( P r i v a t e P i l o t L i c e n s e ) h o l d e r.

3
To B e P r o fi c i e n t i n t h e E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e
Yo u n e e d t o b e p r o fi c i e n t i n t h e E n g l i s h l a n g u a g e ( AT O E v a l u a t i o n )

Course
4
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Requirements Yo u m u s t b e a b l e t o m a k e s o m e b a s i c m e n t a l c a l c u l a t i o n a n d h a v e
a minimum of knowledge in Mathematics and Physics, no degree
i s n e e d e d b u t a n e v a l u a t i o n w i l l b e d o n e b y t h e A c a d e m y.
 Throughout the ATPL (A) Theory
training, you will cover the following
subjects:

How is the
• ATPL (A) Theory is conducted as a
partially distant training course. • Air Law and ATC Procedures

ATPL(A)
• Airframes & Systems,

• The ground lessons provided by • Instrumentation

theory
professional lecturers are divided • Mass and Balance
into two 10-day blocks.
• Flight Performance

training • The blocks are approximately 2-3

•

•
Flight Planning & Monitoring

Human Performance & Limitations

structured?
months apart, giving you the
possibility to self - study in • Meteorology
between and not stay in the Czech
• General Navigation
Republic full time.
• Radio Navigation

• Operational Procedures
• Each block covers 7 subjects.
• Principles of Flight

• VFR Communication

• IFR Communication
 *Timeline is approximate
Course Timeline
1st 2nd
Block Block

10 DAYS SELF - STUDY 10 DAYS SELF - STUDY EXAMS

26 WEEKS

ATPL(A) - 650: ATPL (A) - 450: ATPL (A) - 300:

This course is intended This training is The course is intended
for PPL(A) holders. designed for holders for holders of EASA
of EASA CPL(A) or EASA CPL(A) and EASA IR(A)
IR(A) may have the may have the
theoretical instruction theoretical instruction
hours reduced by 200 hours reduced by 350
hours to 450 hours. hours to 300 hours.
Theoretical
• F o r t h e A T P L t h e o r y, t h e r e a r e 1 4 e x a m s y o u
h a v e t o p a s s t o p r o v e a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f
knowledge appropriate to the privileges of the

Examinations holder of an ATPL (A) in accordance with the

EASA Part FCL requirements.

• The training for all 14 subjects have to be

completed within 18 months from the enrolment
d a t e i n o r d e r t o g e t t h e c o m p l e t e c e r t i fi c a t e
from the school (attendance for the ATPL(A)
blocks and Final exams in our study materials,
whether Bristol or Aviation Exam).

• All 14 exams have to be completed within 18

months from your 1st exam block.

• Yo u h a v e t o t a l o f 6 e x a m b l o c k s a v a i l a b l e a n d n o
more than 4 attempts per one subject within
these 6 exam blocks.

• The theoretical examinations are conducted at

Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic in
Prague.
Study Materials Bristol Groundschool also includes
an access to a testing database.

For ATPL theory distance learning we provide an access to

B r i s to l Gro u n d s c h o o l C BTs (C o m p u te r B a s e d Tr a i n i n g - • The database gives you an opportunity
interactive presentations for aiding the learning process). to practice the exams and to deepen
Our blended learning system combines the best traditional your theoretical knowledge, as it also
training methods with modern interactive training tools, includes explanations.
and we have a proven success rate far in excess of
• The testing portal will help you in
traditional classroom-based teaching or iPad-only learning.
focusing on your weaker areas in each
subject by providing detailed statistics
of your results.

• It also enables our instructors and

responsible personnel to rigorously
check your progress throughout the
training.
How Much Does
the 0-ATPL(A) T h e c o u r s e p r i c e s t a r t s f r o m 2 8 1 6 E U R ( w i t h o u t 2 1 % VA T )

Course Cost?
Tr a i n i n g f e e s a r e c o v e r i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s a n d s e r v i c e s :

• All training manuals

• Access to the Learning Management System and EASA question bank

• Ground school

*All training fees are bound to the actual exchange rates of the
local currency of the Flying Academy base where the training
or a part of the training is provided. Learn more about complete
t r a i n i n g f e e s o n o u r w e b s i t e F LY I N G A C A D E M Y. C O M .
How long does it take
to complete
the ATPL(A) theory?

The duration of ATPL(A) theory training

d e p e n d s o n t r a i n e e ’s t i m e a v a i l a b i l i t y f o r
in-house theoretical training and also
s e l f - s t u d y. T h e m i n i m u m d u r a t i o n i s 2 6
weeks or 6-7 months.
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