The Arrival...

For those of you who don't already know, I have now enrolled at Oxford Aviation Training in order to complete my ATPL Distance Learning course and the subsequent flying training which will one day lead to me holding a CPL ME/IR. Although I did want to carry out this training at the Pilot Training College of Ireland at Waterford Intl Airport, after lacklustre correspondence from them, due to the fabulous postal service, I switched my attention to OAT. Not only have they got the experience and the reputation, but it is a lot closer to my home, something which i feel is important in such a career defining moment.

Today was the day, the ATPL study material has arrived, courtesy of Transair Pilot Shop. Fourteen manuals, a Jepp Student En route guide, a questions and answers CD Rom and a bundle of practice exams and a stack of notes. All in all, all the material needed for some serious revision sessions. Flying is my dream and at the moment my life revolves around the fascinating awe, also known as deifying gravity...