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You won't need to retake the ATP written. Just find a school and instructor to give you a single-engine add-on endorsement, and then pass a checkride. Your 2,000 hours of single-engine PIC time should help keep the training to a minimum.

Hey, RKS. GPS altitude is usually more consistent, but ATC relies on pressure altitude for standardization and safety. It’s best to stick with the ATC settings they provide, but you can mention the GPS reading as a reference if needed.

Yes, there have been some aircraft with nosewheel braking systems. The Boeing 727, for example, had an optional nosewheel braking system. Additionally, the Convair CV-990 Coronado was another commercial plane equipped with a nose wheel braking system.