What does if matter if you do the PPL in the minimum hours or not? Unless you are going to quit flying immediately after obtaining the rating, you will continue to spend money flying helicopters. There are many more ways to get into trouble flying helicopters compared to airplanes. So, sit back, relax, and forget about getting it done in minimum hours. The time you accumulate before the PPL will also count toward more advanced ratings, and ultimatey, the number of hours you needed to complete the PPL wont matter to anyone but you.