Student Resources
ATP has been training career-bound pilots for over 29 years and is committed to training you for a demanding, but rewarding career. These resources will help you prepare for your training. If you are still researching your flight training options, request an information pack by mail to receive brochures, magazine articles, and steps to enrollment info.
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| Preparing for your Airline Career Pilot Program |
Follow this checklist to prepare for your Airline Career Pilot Program start date. |
| iPad and ForeFlight Resources |
Access tutorials, videos, tips, and best practices on how to use and optimize your iPad for the flight environment. |
| ATP Flight School iPad App Record of Changes |
List of recent updates and new content features for the ATP Flight School iPad App. |
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Student Extranet For programs longer than 21 days. |
Students enrolled in the Airline Career Pilot Program, CFI Program, customized finish-up programs, or any self-paced training programs can access additional resources and view scheduled training events on-line. |
| ATP Training Center Details |
This page has directions, accommodations and other information specific to the ATP training centers. |
| Training Center Approach Plates |
Directory of downloadable, sample approach plates for each training center. |
| Piper Seminole Training Supplement (PDF) |
ATP requires all flight training students read and memorize this supplement before arriving at ATP's training center. This supplement covers Multi Engine aerodynamics, aircraft systems, checklist procedures, flight procedures, weight and balance and oral review. |
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Cessna 172 Training Supplement (PDF) |
Private Pilot, Commercial Single-Engine, and CFI Single-Engine applicants should review this Cessna 172 Training Supplement before arriving for training. |
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The Maneuvers Guide helps you memorize key points in each maneuver before practicing in the FTD and aircraft. (Note: It is ineffective and unsafe to attempt to fly while simultaneously referencing step-by-step instructions. Study and memorize these procedures on the ground. Application and refinement of that study is what happens in flight while maintaining situational awareness and a traffic scan.) |
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Multi-Engine Training Module
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Short on-line learning module covers the basics of multi-engine aerodynamics, engine-out flight characteristics, and performance considerations. |
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Seminole Exterior Orientation Presentation
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On-line Flash-based presentation to help you learn how to identify components on the exterior of 1979- and 2000-model Piper Seminoles. |
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Airworthiness - Required Inspections
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On-line Flash-based presentation to help you identify and understand the FAR required aircraft inspections to maintain airworthiness. |
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Visual Scanning & Collision Avoidance
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On-line Flash-based presentation that teaches techniques for visual mid-air collision avoidance. |
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MP3 audio file with a brief systems overview, limitations summary, V-speeds and other information on the Piper Seminole presented in a condensed format—perfect for loading on your MP3 Player. 9 Minutes. |
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We provide this information as a courtesy to our military customers and we strive to make it as helpful and accurate as possible. If you find any discrepancies or have comments regarding the successful or unsuccessful use of this information, please email us at va@allatps.com so that we may update the information for others. For official information, please refer to the VA web site. |
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| ATP Written Prep & Exam Information |
Formulas and facts to know for your ATP written exam. |
| Runway Incursion Prevention |
The FAA has requested, in an open letter to all Certified Flight Instructors and Designated Pilot Examiners, that ground operations in the PTS and use of the following 10 ”Best Practices“ be emphasized during checkrides |
| Verification of Foreign Certificate Form (PDF / 136 KB) |
If you are applying for an ATP Certificate on the basis of a Foreign License, this form must be completed and sent to the FAA. You will be able to schedule your program after the FAA verifies the authenticity of your license. |
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Biennial Flight Review (BFR) Guide (PDF) |
This document provides guidelines and resources for students and instructors to use when preparing for a biennial flight review (BFR). Take the BFR quiz (included) to improve your knowledge and proficiency and to help ensure you arrive to the training center prepared! |
| Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) Guide (PDF) |
This document provides guidelines and resources for students and instructors to use when preparing for an instrument proficiency check (IPC). Take the IPC quiz (included) to improve your knowledge and proficiency and to help ensure you arrive to the training center prepared! |
| ATPGear.com |
Get the gear you need to train right. ATPGear.com is the place to get ATP student uniforms, as well as other aviation apparel. |
| CFI Prep |
Initial CFI applicants, prepare for your CFI Program before you arrive by following the steps on these pages. |
The information in this
packet summarizes a program under which the VA will reimburse certain professional certification and licensing fees. FAA licenses are included in this program. This packet includes all
the information necessary to obtain reimbursement from the VA for both your examiners' fees and written test fees.
