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Aviation => Pilot/Controller Forum => Topic started by: Chris007 on September 27, 2011, 02:25:23 PM

Title: How many hours do you need to get your ppl
Post by: Chris007 on September 27, 2011, 02:25:23 PM

I've Had 1 flying lesson
Can someone please tell me how many hours i need to get my PPL

Title: Re: How many hours do you need to get your ppl
Post by: captray on September 27, 2011, 03:41:45 PM

Well, that depends.
1. Are you learning to fly in the US?
2. If so then you need 40 hours total. 20 with an instructor and 10 solo. Yes, that makes 30 hours. the other 10 are of your instructors choosing. Could be solo or dual.
3. Most of my students took 50 hours plus.
4. If you only fly once a week, expect weather cancelations to fill some time.
5. Some people don't learn as fast as others. If you are older expect it to take longer.
6. Enjoy the journey getting your license, you will learn alot along the way.

If you have more questions, please ask as there are alot of knowledgable folks on this site!

Ray

Title: Re: How many hours do you need to get your ppl
Post by: Chris007 on September 28, 2011, 01:17:26 PM

Thanks for the reply Ray I actually live in South africa but nevertheless  the information was helpful

Regards
Chris.

Title: Re: How many hours do you need to get your ppl
Post by: ronaldbaas on March 13, 2012, 06:50:31 PM

hi chris. I am also in sa and the legal requirement is 45hrs. I am studying at lanseria. Where are u? Ronnie