Originally Posted by
fireflybob
Incorrect - a PPL requires a minimum of 45 hours total flying prior to skills test.
Many students require more than 45 hours - they have to be up to the standard required for a skills test before they can be recommended for test.
Which is a telling statement in itself! Case in point: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422ecace5274a1314000119/5-1990_G-SHBB.pdf
As an aside - notice that there are 3 formal reports that year into S61 accidents! An interesting contrast to today's social media fed Super Puma frenzy...,,