Application Timing / Total Hours
I've heard that completing your application takes a significant amount of time. Is it something that I could start working on now and not hit the "submit" button (if there is such a thing)? I won't get my ATP until August and then I'll retire from active duty next Spring. I'd like to be able to submit my application ASAP after I complete my ATP and I don't want to delay that process - but at the same time, I don't want to submit an application without having completed my ATP.
Also, if I'm still actively flying, do I just pick a cut-off date for my total hours since I'll still be flying after submitting my application? Do I have to keep updating the applications every week/month with additional hours flown?