Frequently Asked Questions Get Fast Answers to Your Top Flight Training Questions
Information about ATP's flight training programs and your career as an airline pilot.
Starting your pilot training is exciting and there are multiple steps in the process. At ATP Flight School, our job is to guide you through these steps and make your flight training an enjoyable experience. The information below will help you get fast answers to most of your top flight training questions and help you choose which flight school is right for you.
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Airline Career Pilot Program
Whether you're starting from zero time or with your private pilot license, learn more about ATP's minimum admission requirements and prerequisites for the Airline Career Pilot Program.
What are the admission prerequisites and requirements? »Each day will be a combination of guided independent study, group study with fellow students, AATD simulator lessons, and flight lessons.
What is a typical flight training day like? »ATP's Airline Training Programs prepare students for airline pilot careers with an emphasis on nationwide flying experience in multi-engine aircraft.
How should I prepare for my class date? »Items to bring to training for ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program. This list pertains to students enrolled in ATP's accelerated flight training.
What should I bring to training? »ATP's Student Uniform Policy describes the professional appearances expected of students during flight training, ground school, and simulator sessions at the flight training center.
What is the uniform policy or dress code? »Total immersion flight training offers many advantages over slower-paced flight training options. This page summarizes the difference in training methods and which one best fits your learning style.
Why is Total Immersion Flight Training Best? »ATP provides up-front, fixed-cost pricing in a way that differentiates us from most other flight schools and academies. With over 30 years of experience, ATP designs our flight training programs with enough flight time for the vast majority of students to be successful.
What is ATP's Fixed Cost Pricing Policy? »Description of ATP's Training and Refund Policy for students enrolled in the Airline Career Pilot Program.
What is ATP's attendance policy? »ATP requires Airline Career Pilot Program students to complete the ATP Orientation guided study course. Credit for Private students are also encouraged to review the Private Pilot guided study course.
To get ahead in your flight training, ATP recommends students to complete all of their FAA Airman Knowledge Tests and attend ATP Elevate Ground School.
What's Required Before My Start Date? »In an effort to maximize the efficiency of the Airline Career Pilot Program, you will likely be required to spend up to ten weeks away from your primary training center.
Learn More »Yes, having your single-engine and instrument instructor ratings open more flight instructor opportunities, including flying with ATP.
Learn More »Benefits can not be used to pay for the Airline Career Pilot Program, but may be used for reimbursement of FAA examiners' fees and knowledge tests.
Learn More »iPad & ForeFlight
ForeFlight discount instructions, eligible users can purchase ForeFlight for a special discount through ATP.
How do I receive my discount for ForeFlight? »The iPad is perfectly legal for Part 91 flying as it qualifies as an electronic flight bag…
Is the iPad legal for flight? »Tips and tricks for using your iPad during ATP Flight Training Programs, including: backups, battery life and night vision.
What are some tips and tricks for using my iPad inflight? »Tips and tricks for improving the night vision of you iPad, including dimming and color inversion.
How can I optimize my iPad to protect my night vision? »Do not use the internal GPS as the primary source for navigation or determining your position in flight. There are several options for external GPS devices that will increase reliability in-flight.
What is the reliability of the internal GPS and does it cause any interference? »Learn about iPad's limitations, including max operational altitude, overheating and GPD interference.
What are the limitations of the iPad? »In-depth information about the correct way to utilize ForeFlight before, during and after your flight.
How do I ensure access to ForeFlight data when I'm not connected to the Internet? »Tips, tricks and best practices to get the most our of your ForeFlight App.
What are some ForeFlight tips and best practices? »
