Distance learning EASA PPL theory OUT of UK
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I'd like to do my PPL in Serbia which requires taking the PPL theory before going for an exam. Since at the moment I work in the Middle East and the ATO in Serbia doesn't provide distance learning theory, I wonder what are the (good) choices out there apart from UK. The closer to the Middle East (Greece, Cyprus) the better.
I'd like to do my PPL in Serbia which requires taking the PPL theory before going for an exam. Since at the moment I work in the Middle East and the ATO in Serbia doesn't provide distance learning theory, I wonder what are the (good) choices out there apart from UK. The closer to the Middle East (Greece, Cyprus) the better.
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Although I know little about Serbia, and their PPL theory requirements...
In general terms for countries that I do know, France, England, and a few others... Require very little other than self studying, with the books and question banks in order to pass your theory exams. There are schools that offer specific "ground school instruction for PPL" but this is not required (to the best of my knowledge & understanding) in order to sit the PPL exams.
There are however, theory requirements both in terms of content, and hours, for sitting any of the CPL / IR / ATPL exams, whether by distance learning or by full time learning at an ATO.
Even if you were required to sit in a room with an instructor for a certain number of hours prior to sitting your PPL exams, I would recommend reading the books anyway, as it will give you a head start!
I hope this helps.
In general terms for countries that I do know, France, England, and a few others... Require very little other than self studying, with the books and question banks in order to pass your theory exams. There are schools that offer specific "ground school instruction for PPL" but this is not required (to the best of my knowledge & understanding) in order to sit the PPL exams.
There are however, theory requirements both in terms of content, and hours, for sitting any of the CPL / IR / ATPL exams, whether by distance learning or by full time learning at an ATO.
Even if you were required to sit in a room with an instructor for a certain number of hours prior to sitting your PPL exams, I would recommend reading the books anyway, as it will give you a head start!
I hope this helps.
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In general terms for countries that I do know, France, England, and a few others... Require very little other than self studying, with the books and question banks in order to pass your theory exams.
AMC1 FCL.210
SYLLABUS OF THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE PPL(A) AND PPL(H)
The following tables contain the syllabi for the courses of theoretical knowledge, as well as for the theoretical knowledge examinations for the PPL(A) and PPL(H). The training and examination should cover aspects related to non-technical skills in an integrated manner, taking into account the particular risks associated to the licence and the activity. An approved course shall comprise at least 100 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction. This theoretical knowledge instruction provided by the ATO should include a certain element of formal classroom work but may include also such facilities as interactive video, slide or tape presentation, computer-based training and other media distance learning courses. The training organisation responsible for the training has to check if all the appropriate elements of the training course of theoretical knowledge instruction have been completed to a satisfactory standard before recommending the applicant for the examination.
SYLLABUS OF THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE PPL(A) AND PPL(H)
The following tables contain the syllabi for the courses of theoretical knowledge, as well as for the theoretical knowledge examinations for the PPL(A) and PPL(H). The training and examination should cover aspects related to non-technical skills in an integrated manner, taking into account the particular risks associated to the licence and the activity. An approved course shall comprise at least 100 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction. This theoretical knowledge instruction provided by the ATO should include a certain element of formal classroom work but may include also such facilities as interactive video, slide or tape presentation, computer-based training and other media distance learning courses. The training organisation responsible for the training has to check if all the appropriate elements of the training course of theoretical knowledge instruction have been completed to a satisfactory standard before recommending the applicant for the examination.
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Will this be a repeat of the last thread on "theory instruction requirements"?
In truth, I would be surprised if you could pass all exams with less than 15hours of study per exam. There are however little proof required by ATOs to ensure the requirements have been upheld. The hour breakdown is also a recommendation and although preferable to have structured tuition, I don't see that enshrined in the requirements. To enforce my point of view (which may well be wrong) there are no fields on the SRG1105A that require proof of the theoretical instruction requirements having been met.
I received no more than around 60 hours of structured ground school including flight briefing time, but spent well over 100hours self study, and practice. The ATO let me sit the exams when I felt ready for them, not when I had ticked a certain number of hours box.
In truth, I would be surprised if you could pass all exams with less than 15hours of study per exam. There are however little proof required by ATOs to ensure the requirements have been upheld. The hour breakdown is also a recommendation and although preferable to have structured tuition, I don't see that enshrined in the requirements. To enforce my point of view (which may well be wrong) there are no fields on the SRG1105A that require proof of the theoretical instruction requirements having been met.
I received no more than around 60 hours of structured ground school including flight briefing time, but spent well over 100hours self study, and practice. The ATO let me sit the exams when I felt ready for them, not when I had ticked a certain number of hours box.
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I contacted a few schools in UK regarding PPL distance learning theory and from the answers given I got the impression students do a self study and no course is required (and is not offered). CAA of Serbia requires one to attend an approved PPL course in order to sit the exams. They will however recognize a certificate from ATO in any EASA country as a proof I have taken the course.
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Still desperately looking for an EASA ATO where I could:
- Take the PPL distance learning theory course and pass the exams with the Authority
or alternatively
- Take the PPL distance learning theory course and get the theory completion certificate which I will transfer to Serbia CAA in order to (be eligible to) sit the exams.
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- Take the PPL distance learning theory course and pass the exams with the Authority
or alternatively
- Take the PPL distance learning theory course and get the theory completion certificate which I will transfer to Serbia CAA in order to (be eligible to) sit the exams.
Thanks.
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Well, you could always learn the theory by self study, organise to sit the exams in a single sitting in a UK ATO who has agreed to let you sit the exams there, and then you have all passes in your groundschool exams as you require....
There are also groundschool session by some ATO, which you may be interested in!
But perhaps a more interesting question - it will take considerable time for you to get your PPL. You won't be able to do all 45 hours in a week or two! The shortest courses I have seen are "intensive" courses in the USA and they still require a minimum of 1 month (which not all are able to satisfy). You will undoubtably have ample time to fit in groundschool / time to complete whichever requirement that they have laid out for you....
Anyway... just a thought!
There are also groundschool session by some ATO, which you may be interested in!
But perhaps a more interesting question - it will take considerable time for you to get your PPL. You won't be able to do all 45 hours in a week or two! The shortest courses I have seen are "intensive" courses in the USA and they still require a minimum of 1 month (which not all are able to satisfy). You will undoubtably have ample time to fit in groundschool / time to complete whichever requirement that they have laid out for you....
Anyway... just a thought!
