I think with the PPL you may have to do all the Dual Sequences with exemptions on the Solo stuff (at least thats how it used to work in the RPPL & PPL days). You may require silver C & 300km or similar to achieve the exemption
I'd heard this too, but couldn't find anything in writing to back it up - the quote from the CAR that I posted earlier implies that all the time can be credited - so long as the relevant tests are past.
kiwiblue - I have worked out why it is not possible for a glider pilot to convert to power that fast - it takes CASA several months to sort out the paperwork!
