| P2P Course Start Dates - Residential & DL | ||
| Any one of: | ||
| 30-Sep-24 | Module 2 | UK CAA & EASA |
| 28 Apr 25 | Module 2 | UK CAA & EASA |
| 7 Jul 25 | Module 3 | UK CAA & EASA |
| 8 Sep 25 | Module 1 | UK CAA & EASA |
| 10 Nov 25 | Module 2 | UK CAA & EASA |
| P2P: Revision Week Dates - Rosyth - Residential & DL | ||
| Module 1 + M&B, HPL, AL | 07 Apr 25 | 14-Apr 25 |
| Module 2 + M&B, HPL, AL | 9 Jun 25 | 16 Jun 25 |
| Module 3 + M&B, HPL, AL | 18 Aug 25 | 25 Aug 25 |
| Module 1 + M&B, HPL, AL | 20 Oct 25 | 27 Oct 25 |
| Rosyth Exam Centre Dates - All Comers | ||
| UK CAA Exams | 23 Apr 25 | 25 Apr 25 |
| UK CAA Exams | 25 Jun 25 | 27 Jun 25 |
| UK CAA Exams | 3 Sep 25 | 5 Sep 25 |
| UK CAA Exams | 5 Nov 25 | 7 Nov 25 |
| KSA100 Assessment Weeks - Residential & DL | ||
| All students attend once for a minimum of 2 days | ||
| KSA Team Exercises + | 30 Jun 25 | 4 Jul 26 |
| ATC Visit when available | 26 Jan 26 | 30 Jan 26 |
| Note: | ATPL(A) | |
| Module 1 | Principles of Flt (POF); Performance; Instruments | |
| Module 2 | Met; Flt Planning; Gen Nav | |
| Module 3 | Ops Procs; Radio Nav; | |
| AGK = Ac Systems, Electrics, Powerplant | ||
| Self Study Subjects (4) | Human Perf (HPL); Mass & Balance (M&B); | |
| Air Law (AL); Communications (Comms) | ||
For our Detailed Course start dates, revision weeks, exam dates and module subjects click on this link:
You can start at the beginning of any module (every 2 months) and do the modules in any order. Detail of the subjects covered in each of the 3 modules is given in the Year Planner.
Please specify your requested start date choices on the Application Form on "Enrol Now" Page.
Before starting this course we advise you to have the following:
- Electronic Device (Apple or Android)
- ICAO Level 4 or higher
- Hold a valid ICAO PPL licence (at least passed the PPL skills test)
- Complete a maths and physics assessment (included in this course)
- A Class 1 Medical Certificate (highly recommended)
| P2P: Revision Week Dates - Rosyth | ||||
| Module 1 + M&B, HPL, AL | 7 Apr 25 | to | 14 Apr 25 | |
| Module 2 + M&B, HPL, AL | 9 Jun 25 | to | 16 Jun 25 | |
| Module 3 + M&B, HPL, AL | 18 Aug 25 | to | 25 Aug 25 | |
| Module 1 + M&B, HPL, AL | 20 Oct 25 | to | 27 Oct 25 | |
The detailed revision weeks and subjects covered are detailed in the YEAR PLANNER link below:
Residential students are expected to attend each revision week during their 8-9 month course and are scheduled to spend more than the CAA required 650 hours in the classroom. Distance Learning students must attend a minimum of 65 hours (10 days) classroom time during their course (EASA requirement), but are encouraged to attend up to 4 revision weeks. The revision weeks with practice exams and explanatory expert tuition are usually planned with a one-week cushion before your exams for final self study and tweaking of any weak areas highlighted in the revision week. Qualified military and civilian pilots can be exempt from the course attendance requirements (subject to NAA approval) but are still encouraged to attend at least the revision weeks as the exams are not as easy to pass as many experienced pilots seem to think!
Our UK CAA Exam Centre is open to all comers in the conveniently located Rosyth Business Centre (KY11 2WX), just off the M90 - near both Edinburgh Airport and Rosyth rail station.
| Rosyth Exam Centre Dates 2023/2024 | ||||
| UK CAA Exams | 23 Apr 25 | to | 25 Apr 25 | |
| UK CAA Exams | 25 Jun 25 | to | 27 Jun 25 | |
| UK CAA Exams | 3 Sep 25 | to | 5 Sep-25 | |
| UK CAA Exams | 5 Nov 25 | to | 7 Nov 25 | |
Bookings:
- CAA Exams - through the CAA website as usual. Early bookings advised.
Exam Slots Usually (0900, 1130 and 1400):
- Mornings: 2 slots
- Afternoons: 1 slot
Candidates' Brief:
Advice for pilots that are colour blind
Colour vision is the one thing that can hold back a potential commercial pilot when it comes to flying at night. Testing is required to assess colour vision and you must have a CAA medical certificate.
Our advice is to gain an aviation Class 2 Medical as the most cost-effective method. You will then have a licence restriction ‘valid for day time only’ meaning no night flight is permitted.
Once this is complete, a CAD (colour assessment and diagnostic) test must be taken. This will assess both red/green and blue/yellow deficiencies. It consists of a pixilated screen, where something will appear to move to one of the corners, and you select this corner over and over again until the test is complete. The following link is what you can expect - although it is must faster and more difficult than this.
This test must be taken in an approved centre. There is one in London and you will have to travel to Upper Wimpole Street, within walking distance of Piccadilly Circus. The following link is to the website.
http://www.centrelineaviationmedicalservices.co.uk/services/
This is now the only valid way to remove the pilot licence restriction. Please note that Google will mention things like the lantern test etc which is now no longer valid.
The links to the EASA and UK CAA Learning Objectives (LOs) are given below. The 2 Comms exams are now combined. The syllabus also includes the mandatory KSA100 (Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes) assessments. A Certificate of Completion for a satisfactory KSA100 assessments will then be needed before your last sitting of ATPL exams by both the UK CAA or any EASA NAA.
Click on the "Appendix"
Current UK LOs are found in the CAA Regulatory Library Appendix to AMC1 FCL.310:FCL.515(b). . Link is: https://regulatorylibrary.caa.co.uk/1178-2011-pdf/PDF.pdf
See pages 246-812 of the document.
External Costs not Included in Our Course Prices:
1. Exams Centre. We have set up a new CAA and AustroControl Exam Centre at Rosyth. You can book and take the exams at any CAA exam centre and the UK cost is £82 per exam which you pay directly to the CAA. So, budget £1066 for all 13 CAA or AustroControl exams.
2. Accommodation. If required, accommodation for our course is not included in the course price. A number of B&Bs and Hotels are nearby within easy walking distance. Dunfermline and Inverkeithing are the nearest large towns with some bus links (better from Dunfermline). Costs are from £400-£600 per month (all-in) for a professional room; on-site hotels and good local B&Bs are around £40 (B&B) per night.
3. Equipment Needed. The full list of CAA/NAA required equipment is on the link below. You should have many of the items already for your PPL, but the main costs are for the CRP 5 and the book of Jeppesen Planning Charts (GSRPM 2017 edtion). You can price and order these from any online pilot equipment store or we sell them in our shop at competitive prices. Hard copies of 3 CAA CAPS are required. These can be downloaded free from the CAA website and printed off by you. However, they are very big documents with a lot of detailed graphs that must be reproduced at high quality to achieve the accuracy needed to answer the exam questions, so we have spirally bound booklets made up that most students purchase from us at cost (currently £33 for all 3). If you do not have the items already, budget around £200 for all this equipment required by EASA and the CAA for any ATPL course - see link below for full details.
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Note: INCLUDED IN COURSE PRICE
Other than the above items that are an extra cost, the iBook reference material (17 iBooks), all progress tests, practice exams, exam question bank access and lectures/revision weeks costs are all included in our course prices.
Email us: info@path2pilot.com
or....Use our contact form at the bottom of every page,
or....Call us now on: +44(0)1383 252001
Only 12 mins drive from Edinburgh Airport or 20-25 min walk (or bus) from Rosyth rail station, we are located in a flourishing Business Centre in Rosyth EuroParc near the Naval docks/ Cruise Liner terminal with full facilities and easy free parking. Located just off the M90 near the 3 bridges Forth crossing. There are also excellent bus and train transport links to Rosyth, nearby Dunfermline and Edinburgh (city centre and airport). Very good value accommodation is available both nearby and in Dunfermline.
For full detailed information on accomodation and website links, click on the link below:
Located in Rosyth, Fife, we are around 20 minutes drive from Edinburgh airport with plenty of public transport links available.
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In parallel with the study for their ATPL ground exams, student pilots are encouraged to continue to develop their flying skills while on the course and maintain currency. There is a choice of several flying schools in the vicinity for hours building and flight currency requirements with few local ATC restrictions in the stunning Scottish scenery. Also, the structure of the residential course with 2 months of self study towards the end is designed to allow time for hours building immediately before starting your CPL/IR flight training to ensure that you are fully current, not rusty!
Another option for better weather in the UK winter and for interesting flying to build P1 hours is to go to our partner flight school in Florida - Pilots' Paradise. You hire one of their aircaft for a set period and fill your boots flying around Florida!
Path2Pilot work with a range of organisations to reduce financial barriers for commercial pilot training. We also run Scholarship opportunities once a year.
Visit our financial options page to find out more. FINANCIAL OPTIONS
Check out our How to Become pilot guide HERE.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTS for AVIATORS
We have an in-house (or online) test capability and a qualified examiner:
Anthony Cherfan, Examiner
(+44 7562 423198)
anthony@path2pilot.com
• This test is managed by us and is backed by LingAero. LingAero Website
It meets the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) English Language Proficiency Requirements (LPR’s) for licensing purposes.
• It is approved by EASA and many other national authorities.
• It is suitable for professional, private or student pilots (aeroplane or helicopter), professional or student controllers, FISOs and radio operators.
• Our test assesses spoken and listening abilities according to the ICAO Rating Scale.
• It consists of a listening and speaking test with our qualified examiner who asks questions for detailed responses. It takes about 25 - 30 minutes.
If interested, the cost is Euros 165 (incl VAT) payabe directly to LingAero, France. Our on-site (Rosyth) contact name to book your test and for further details is:
Anthony Cherfan, ELP Examiner
(+44 7562 423198)
anthony@path2pilot.com
