Distance Learning UK and EASA

Path2Pilot has over 10 years of teaching ATPL subjects and is a CAA and EASA approved ground school. In 2025, we introduced a much improved and online distance learning approach using a bespoke Learning Management System (LMS) which contains guidance, tutorials, webinars, progress tests and practice exams. It can be competed 100% online. So, our Distance Learning ATPL Ground School training is delivered by UK-based Path2pilot.com for your CAA or EASA exams - wherever in the world you are located. It is a flexible and personalised part-time course lasting from 11 to 19 months for inexperienced pilots (military pilots and license conversion candidates have a Fast Track option that can be cmpleted in 6 months). So you can fit your studying around your other commitments by choosing a learning pace that will suit you. Your individual study plan will be agreed with you in advance.

Our DL Course prices and options are on the Courses and Prices page of the website :

Online Distance Learning (full package):

> 65 hours classroom training for DL Courses (online available for EASA non UK residents).
Dual licence advantages if both CAA and EASA exams are taken during the course.
17 downloadable Padpilot iBooks as industry leading reference material.
Pre-exam Revision days and practice exams online in each subject.
3-day “soft skills” KSA100/Airline Prep residential training and assessments course. Online or in class.
Personalised study plan with the subjects divided into exams taken in groups of 3 subjects for 4 exam sittings (4 for the last sitting).
Online guidance with videos/tutorials/progress tests through our new virtual learning environment (LMS).
FREE subscription to a quality Exam Question Bank for duration of the course (up to max 12 months).
Monthly Zoom call with our DL Coordinator to discuss progress/problems.
Proven track record of success: 88% school average pass marks in the 13 external ATPL exams by DL.
External exam fees are not included - paid directly to the CAA or your preferred EASA Exam Centre.
Some mandatory course and exam materials (e.g. CRP 5, GSPRM, CAPs) may also have to be purchased (available from our shop).

Unless you already have other approved sources of ATPL reference material, we would always recommend the full package option that covers all you need to know to pass the exams with your best possible results. If you already have an approved source of ATPL study material, a "no frills" reduced price is available.

Our results are outstanding with our DL students averaging 88% across the 13 exams and finding good airline jobs . In particular, our optional 3-day KSA Team Assessments / Airline Interview Prep in house Course has enabled our students to practice Team Assessment Exercises and so stand out from the crowd when being interviewed for airline jobs. Our recent students have found first jobs with many quality airlines including BA, easyJet, Jet2, Wizzair, and Loganair.

Please get in touch if you need any further info or just send us an Application Form with copies of your documents needed that are listed on the attached form to get you started.

"My course went exactly according to my individual study plan and I passed all exams in under 11 months with an average mark of 86%. In short, it was the perfect set up for someone wanting to do distance learning and I would highly recommend using them to anyone."

Robert Tait, Flight Instructor & Frozen ATPL, Moray Flying Club

So Why Choose Us?

Our bespoke DL courses offer the best possible reference material, a tailored study plan, full support fom our expert TKIs in each subject and a subsciption to the best exam question bank available,. With online revision and progress tests embedded in the LMS throughout the course, our distance learning students have achieved an average pass mark of over 87% across the 13 demanding exams.

All of our instructors are aviation professionals that have a substantial commrecial and/or military commercial background giving you access to real life flying experience and knowledge. Each instructor comes with a wealth of expertise in their specialist subjects. Our bespoke training plans mean that your tuition is personalised, allowing you take the exams progressively, to maximise your results if you can put in the required effort to pass this very demanding course.

Take the first step to a commercial career with us – our expertise and knowledge are guaranteed to give you a solid foundation for your commercial pilot career.

Stand Alone Revision Weeks

Even if you have been studying elsewhere, you are welcome to attend our in-house Rosyth Revision Days in each subject. These are scheduled every 2 months after each module. The revision days are geared to the 3 particular module subjects on the residential course plus 3 self-study subjects.

Fast Track Military Courses (ELCAS Approved)

Path2pilot.com delivers ELCAS-funded courses for service leavers. A 'Fast Track' DL course is now available from 6-10 months for experienced military pilots. This follows the same structure and pace as the residential course in terms of subjects and exams. It can be completed in as litte as 6 months for experienced military pilots who can devote at least 20-25 quaility hours a week to studying the extensive material needed to properly prepare for the 13 demanding ATPL exams. The MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) promotes lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. The scheme provides financial support in the form of a single up-front payment in each of a maximum of three separate financial years. ELCAS funding is only available for pursuit of higher level learning i.e. for courses that result in a nationally recognised qualification at Level three or above on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (England, Northern Ireland and Wales), a Level six or above on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

Please apply for this funding by submitting an application form directly through the ELCAS website.

ATPL(H) conversion to ATPL(A)

£1350 (including VAT) - Distance Learning 5 ATPL subjects, 6 months.

Valid for holders of valid ATPL (H) licence [or CPL(H)] to ATPL (A) [or CPL(A)] with current exam credits.