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06/07/2008, 7:02 PM

barkers is not online. Last active: 06/07/2008 17:56:01 barkers

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Question: Is it possible to study for, sit and pass the CPL theory tests prior to having any flying experience? My thinking; knock off exams whilst still working, do CPL flying when retired.

Oh....and if it is, and I passed the exams here (UK) would I be able to take that pass with me to Australia and do the flying there?

Many thanks........

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07/07/2008, 2:53 PM

MarkAlbery is not online. Last active: 20/11/2008 14:23:38 MarkAlbery

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Hi Barkers,

IIRC, the CPL exams need to be done within 2 years and the pass remains valid for a further 3 years.

You need to have valid passes , Class 1 medical and flight test pass at the date of applying for your CPL.

It may have changed a bit, but probably not very much.

The reference document is JAR-FCL, downloadable from the JAA site.

JAR partial qualifications will not have any relevance to an Australian CPL. Converting a full JAR CPL to an Australian one would be more straightforward though it will involve a bit more testing.

It would be a good idea to get PPL out of the way first before diving headlong into CPL stuff.

Mark

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14/07/2008, 1:30 AM

McGoo is not online. Last active: 26/12/2008 22:07:42 McGoo

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You need to hold an ICAO PPL before you can sit either CPL or ATPL exams.

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21/07/2008, 5:23 PM

Richard Hartshorne is not online. Last active: 11/08/2008 22:57:39 Richard Hartshorne

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You need to hold at least an ICAO Private Pilot License (PPL) before you attend a JAA ATPL ground school.

You have to have held your PPL for 3 months before sitting any ATPL exams. If this isn't the case, the CAA will write you(and your CGI) a letter informing you that your application to sit the exams has been refused.

As far as I'm aware, most ground schools will take your word that you hold a PPL for the reasons I've just mentioned but i don't think you will have a reference number (same as your licence number) until your PPL comes back but I could be wrong about that.

By all means if you can get study material then you can begin studying and gain some pre knowledge!!!

Go to ebay and have a look, here is a link just click    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Oxford-Aviation-Training-ATPL-Manuals-FULL-SET-OF-14_W0QQitemZ330254245120QQihZ014QQcategoryZ4783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Regards, Richie

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