A New Beginning

RDUB · February 3rd, 2006, 12:19

I have made the commitment to start March 6th at ATP in DFW. I will be going though Private and ACPP programs and need some info. If I get atleast my Private written done before I start, how busy is my day going to be for the first two months? Is it possible to work 2 or 3 hours a night?

meyers9163 · February 3rd, 2006, 12:46

I would say NO, however others may need/want to chime in! But i'm sure if you are doing all that in the time frame that's your full time commitment..... Any other thoughts?

CRJDriver · February 3rd, 2006, 12:46

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Originally Posted by RDUB

Is it possible to work 2 or 3 hours a night?

I don't think so..........

taz · February 3rd, 2006, 19:01

i just finished the pvt class at dfw and it's a great place to be. instructors are great and the office/school is one of the best out there. i got my written done before starting and i must say, the private class was a breeze. the cheif pilot there wants you to stay at the school and study if you're not flying. so basiclly it's a 8-5 job. i must be honest and say that i've never done any studying outside of school. so i'm pretty much free after 5pm everyday. if you mange your time well and are really at the top of the game, i'm sure 2 or 3 hours of work won't be a big distraction during your private class. ACPP is a completely different story...

RDUB · February 6th, 2006, 12:09

Thanks for the info.

Another question, should I bring my desktop computer to the school? and where are the apartments that are not on the airport/office?

Airdale · February 6th, 2006, 17:58

Goodluck to you! ATP is a great school. I did the PPL program in JAX back in Aug. and had a blast. Now I'm in the ACPP and I can't believe I'm almost done. Some things about ATP are a little disorganized as you'll find later on, especially during the x/c phase. They don't seem to know more than one day in advance what your schedule is. So pretty much you're living out of a duffle bag, crashing on the couch in people's apartments not knowing whats next. But I should be done soon. The airplanes are great and the training is top notch. I had a blast with my multi add-on and instrument rating. I had an awesome instructor at TTN (self paced) and we got along great and had a lot of fun, but its amazing how much you learn so quickly. I remember the day I soloed in Jax in the PPL program. Seems like it was yesterday, now I'm flying the Seminole all over the place and its fun. The Seminole is one heck of an awesome airplane.

Goodluck to you! I can't comment on the program in DFW, but seeing how ATP runs at other locations, I'd say you can't go wrong. I'm sure you'll have a blast.

Tram · February 6th, 2006, 19:58

DFW rocks..

RDUB · February 8th, 2006, 16:47

So should I bring my computer or not? Also, if I am doing the five months together, will I be in the same room the whole time.

February 3rd, 2006, 12:19	#1
RDUB Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 10	A New Beginning I have made the commitment to start March 6th at ATP in DFW. I will be going though Private and ACPP programs and need some info. If I get atleast my Private written done before I start, how busy is my day going to be for the first two months? Is it possible to work 2 or 3 hours a night? Last edited by RDUB; February 3rd, 2006 at 12:40.

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Tram Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: KMSL Posts: 1,845	DFW rocks.. __________________ I flew the 757-200 sim at NATCO DANGIT...ON ONE ENGINE OUT OF EAGLE COLORADO AND THEN CIRCUMNAVIGATED A THUNDERSTORM!!! And what do these PAX do?! Glare at me..

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February 3rd, 2006, 12:46	#2
meyers9163 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,169	I would say NO, however others may need/want to chime in! But i'm sure if you are doing all that in the time frame that's your full time commitment..... Any other thoughts?

February 3rd, 2006, 19:01	#4
taz Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 47	i just finished the pvt class at dfw and it's a great place to be. instructors are great and the office/school is one of the best out there. i got my written done before starting and i must say, the private class was a breeze. the cheif pilot there wants you to stay at the school and study if you're not flying. so basiclly it's a 8-5 job. i must be honest and say that i've never done any studying outside of school. so i'm pretty much free after 5pm everyday. if you mange your time well and are really at the top of the game, i'm sure 2 or 3 hours of work won't be a big distraction during your private class. ACPP is a completely different story...

February 6th, 2006, 12:09	#5
RDUB Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 10	Thanks for the info. Another question, should I bring my desktop computer to the school? and where are the apartments that are not on the airport/office?

February 6th, 2006, 17:58	#6
Airdale Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dirty Jerzey Posts: 2,109	Goodluck to you! ATP is a great school. I did the PPL program in JAX back in Aug. and had a blast. Now I'm in the ACPP and I can't believe I'm almost done. Some things about ATP are a little disorganized as you'll find later on, especially during the x/c phase. They don't seem to know more than one day in advance what your schedule is. So pretty much you're living out of a duffle bag, crashing on the couch in people's apartments not knowing whats next. But I should be done soon. The airplanes are great and the training is top notch. I had a blast with my multi add-on and instrument rating. I had an awesome instructor at TTN (self paced) and we got along great and had a lot of fun, but its amazing how much you learn so quickly. I remember the day I soloed in Jax in the PPL program. Seems like it was yesterday, now I'm flying the Seminole all over the place and its fun. The Seminole is one heck of an awesome airplane. Goodluck to you! I can't comment on the program in DFW, but seeing how ATP runs at other locations, I'd say you can't go wrong. I'm sure you'll have a blast.

February 8th, 2006, 16:47	#8
RDUB Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 10	So should I bring my computer or not? Also, if I am doing the five months together, will I be in the same room the whole time.