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Old 23rd Jan 2009, 04:35
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effi666
 
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PPL ground schoool

BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL!

I have completed all 7 ground school PPL exams last summer.
At the spanish flight school (Gran Canaria) they said absolutely no problem, I can start immediately my flight training.
After 10 hours I could fly solo, but have to wait for my Student Card. No problemo, on its way, but in the meanwhile keep flying with instructor VFR.
After 22 hours: sorry but authorities DONT accept UK PPL ground school results (however they DO accept UK PPL). Hasta La Vista. And I was not the first one, they knew this already!

Im going to the USA in two weeks because there they accept the UK licences fully, but I will only believe when it happens.
To sum it up, its a good idea but take care when u choose ur flight school. (also UK flight schools seems to be very passive when it comes to send away your exam results.....)
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