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Old 9th Sep 2001, 16:44
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FlyingForFun

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As I understand it, weather aside, if you want to do your PPL in that space of time, you should go to the States.

I've never researched this, because I didn't want to cram it into a few weeks. But I've read that flights to the States, accomodation and other living expenses, and flying time in the US works out cheaper than the equivalent flying time here.

Add to that the predicable weather in places like Miami and Texas, and your best bet is to buy an aviation magazine and look for the numbers of CAA (or JAA) recognised schools in the US. (Or see if anyone here can recommend one?)

If you do that, though, I've also heard it recommended that you take a couple of lessons here after you've got your PPL, so that you're used to the differences in airspace, weather, etc.

Good luck!

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