Getting a PPL before CPL

[Jonlovesflying]

Hi guys,

I know PPL is within a CPL. I just want to know how much difference is it going to make in my CPL course if I already have a PPL, especially if I want to go for a modular CPL course. Is it going to shorten my CPL course?

[ManUtd1999]

There's quite a lot of info on similar topics around this forum so taking a bit of time to search around will help :)

In summary, the PPL is not really "part" of the CPL but a standalone qualification. For the modular route, you need to first get a PPL, then build experience until you have 150 ish hours. At that point you can start the ME, IR, CPL courses. Having the PPL won't shorten your CPL course but it is a mandatory part of the process of getting one.

The exception to the above is on an "integrated" course where all the training is completed in one go. In this case you will only sit the CPL/IR exam but the hours requirements and format of training are largely the same.

[JonH690]

Yep....^^^^ What he said.


It is mandatory for the modular route. This is what I've done and now knee deep in ground school for CPL.

[Jonlovesflying]

o right. it's because I am considering getting a PPL before applying for the Cathay Pacific Cadeship (completely free:O) again. A PPL will definitely improve my chance for Cathay. If I still can't get in, I will do a modular course in the UK. That's why I want to know if a PPL will render any change or progress to modular.

[pilotsexperience]

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[nebojsar]

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[ford cortina]

Jonlovesflying, before anything else, I would get a Class One Medical.