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Old 25th Aug 2019, 14:00
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newfoundglory
 
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PPL and 'complex' aircraft

Only just started the PPL, so about 4 hrs in, sticking with the PA28 Warrior which is the aircraft of choice at the club.

But I notice there seems to be a PA28 Arrow, which has a retractable landing gear (and I'm guessing variable pitch propeller)

My maths tells me it could be as 'cheap' as about £35 per hour more expensive in the Arrow than the Warrior and i'm just wondering whether it would be sensible (cost and use wise) to fly or take the test in the Arrow. And if so how many hours would I need?

I have to admit I have no idea how licensing works, but assume you must be rated in some way if you fly at least some of the PPL and/or pass the test in an aircraft of certain complexity?
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