Hi all, this is my first post on PPRuNe. I am 14 and am planning to get my PPL by the time I am 17 (hopefully before I can drive!), and would like to do each individual part towards getting my license as early as possible. As far as I know (however please correct me if I am wrong) I can do the following:
- Log hours towards my PPL
- Go solo at 16 (with at least 15 hours)
- Do my skills test as soon as I have 45 hours and have the adequate training when I am 16
- Be issued with a license when I am 17
However, I am slightly confused as to when I can do my theoretical knowledge examinations. The LASORS states this:
These examinations contain multiple-choice questions for the most part and are normally conducted under the auspices of a FTO or a Registered Faclility. An applicant shall be deemed to have successfully completed the theoretical examinations for the JAR-FCL PPL(A) when awarded a pass in all of the above examinations within a period of 18 months counted from the end of the calendar month when the applicant first attempted the examination. A pass will be accepted for the grant of a JAR-FCL PPL(A) during the 24 months from the date of successfully completing all of the theoretical knowledge examinations.
I understand this as this:
I can do 6 of the exams, and then within an 18 month period of having completed the first of the exams I would have to do the 7th exam. At the point I get a pass in the 7th exam I then have a 24 month period in which to get my license. The LASORS is rather ambiguous though, and I am not sure whether it means 24 months from having completed the first exam, or having completed the last exam.
Any further knowledge towards the matter would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks
flyer96
