If song man already has his multi and ATP written done, it seems he could and would be better off taking the ATP Checkride now, before his written expires. Isn't that the point of having the knowledge test passed prior to the cutoff date? If he waits then it will be the say, 5K, course plus the traditional prep and Check ride. I was under the impression that those who got the written out of the way could still take the original route to the ATP. Or am I missing something?