Hours eligibility for PPL
Hi all,
I've been (very, very slowly) studying for a PPL, but I finally have an opportunity to commit and finish the course - I think.
I'm trying to find some more information about any restrictions on the hours that I must complete before I can take the final test. Obviously the important thing is that I have the requisite skills, and I can't take the test until I'm ready, but I'm reasonably confident I don't need 45 hours from now (I just returned from my first flight in six years and I still have some competency).
I have:
- ~10 hours in a Robinson R-22 in 2002/2003 - clearly these are irrelevant
- ~9 hours in a Grob 115-E in 2004 - relevant, but a very long time ago
- ~4 hours in a Piper PA28 Warrior 161 in 2010 - relevant, but quite a long time ago
My questions are:
- do the hours have to be within a certain time period?
- do the hours have to be logged in the qualifying aircraft or can they be across multiple types?
- is there a website I haven't found that explains all this?
Thanks in advance for any help,
Jimbo