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Old 26th September 2012 | 14:06
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andypandy007
 
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Completion of PPL - advice required

I started training for my ppl a number of years ago, i have approx 25 hours solo, 20 hours PUT, and have passed all of my examinations. I have not flown since march 2011 due to finances, but am now in a financial position to complete my ppl. I passed the final exam in march 2011 and understand that i have two years from passing the final exam to complete my training, so ive got until march 2013 to get my ppl or retake all the exams, not really an option.
I would like to complete my training within a week of restarting, i think that i only have approx 6-8 hours of training left before i'm ready for my skills test. I'm self employed so can make the time available.
The flight school i have used so far have not really impressed me, whilst the people have been very nice i think the course could have been structured a little better. Also since i last flew with them i have had no contact from anyone except a letter advising me that my membership had expired and costs of renewal. I would have thought that they would have been proactive in getting me back into training, and advising me of my deadline.
My dilema.
Do i:
1, Approach my current flight school, explain what i would like to do and see if we can work out a timetable to get me to completion, including exactly how much its going to cost me to get my ppl with them.
2, Approach another local flight school and put the same to them. i believe this flight school have better planes!
3, Complete my training abroad. Am considering approaching a flight school in Jerez, FTE | Pilot Training | British Airways | Flight School | Become a Pilot | Pilot School | FTEJerez to complete, Mainly because of the weather
How simple is it to complete a ppl with another training school? especially with one in a different country. Is it as simple as taking my training file from my current school to my new school? am i allowed to remove my training file or can i take a copy

any advice appreciated
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