Originally Posted by
Rans Flyer
"For the small(ish) difference in training costs, I would go for the JAR PPL"
NPPL(M) 25Hours @ £85.00 = £2125
PPL 45Hours @ £182.00 = £8190
The extra £6,000 that the PPL cost, could buy you a microlight
Comparing the cheapest apples to the most expensive bananas doesn't really help anyone.
£182/hr is far too much to pay for PPL lessons. It isn't a "standard charge", it is way above the average.
Blackbushe Aviation: PA38/C152 Dual =
£135 incl VAT
Cabair (same location) is about £140 incl VAT
Both have annual membership fees, both charge for (at least one) landing(s), both are less than £182/hr
As for the hours taken comparison (therefore hours * cost simple calculation) - that, too, is a red herring if he/she wants to add any ratings now, soon or later.