Tag: ATPL

  • EASA ATPL Theory

    The blog is still alive, and the dream is coming true somehow. I haven’t flown more than 2 months, but I subscribed for a theory course in a Polish flight school. It is an online ATPL course with 2 weeks on-site. So, why Poland? The country is close to Russia, and the price is not…

  • Free Flight

    The blog is still alive, as like the idea 🙂 Last week I traveled to Prague. It was not related to my aviation progress, but I did not want to miss the opportunity to fly while being in Europe, so I tried to find an airplane. Unfortunately I had a very tight schedule, and it…

  • AviationExam and BGS Online

    My EASA ATPL written test preparation moves on very slowly. But I don care, because during this time I completed my FAA IR, and now I am working on my FAA CPL. Nevertheless, I am still interested in EASA ATPL, and I’d like to continue studying. So, my yearly BGS Online subscription will expire soon,…

  • Taking Small Steps Towards the Dream: Studying Principles of Flight

    When you have a goal, it’s better to take small steps towards it regularly, ideally every day. As you may already know, my goal is to become a pilot. Currently, I have a private pilot license, but I don’t have the opportunity to fly due to my day job, but I am using my free…

  • My Path to Aviation Knowledge: Updates on My Theory Studies

    I have finally found a school in Poland where I plan to take my EASA ATPL theoretical course. I have chosen Poland for some specific reasons which I have already mentioned. However, there is a catch: I need to obtain permission, similar to the TSA approval process in the US, and the application process is…

  • Obtaining a First Class Medical Certificate: My Experience in Poland

    Today, I received my first-class medical certificate which is required for commercial pilots in Europe. Prior to this, I had a second-class medical certificate, which is less expensive, but it’s sufficient for a private pilot license that I currently hold. Normally, the initial first-class medical examination should be taken only in a hospital. Subsequent examinations…

  • Conquering the Challenge of ATPL Theory: Meteorology

    After some studying, I’m doing not too bad in Aircraft General Knowledge. My result is still not perfect, but I have scored more than 80%. I plan to continue, but it’s time to move on to a new subject. I’ve chosen Meteorology as the most challenging one for me because it mostly requires knowledge, unlike…

  • Piston Engine: “Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow”

    I am currently working on studying for the ATPL theory. Right now, I am focusing on Aircraft General Knowledge simply because it is the first subject on the alphabetical list after Air Law. I’m not quite ready to dive into EASA Air Law yet. I am still considering studying in the US, where the regulations…

  • Balancing Work and Study: My Journey towards an ATPL

    I still haven’t chosen a school for my theory and my license is still pending, but I’m planning my next trip to Europe. I hope to have my documents ready in one to two weeks, and during the trip, I’d like to get a first-class medical. It’s a requirement for the ATPL, and I want…

  • Exploring Commercial Pilot Course Options: Europe or the US?

    I have just finished my PPL and am now contemplating my next steps. Although the US is an attractive option due to its English-speaking environment, interesting airspace, internship possibilities, and easier written tests, there are several drawbacks. Firstly, it is too far away from Moscow and I had to return to Moscow at least twice…