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Old 8th Dec 2020, 08:20
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PPL theory test

Hi there, i am currently studying the RPL at Moorabin Airport and i was just wondering about something. If i was to conduct the PPL theory test before i start my flight training. I am just trying to research how long apart the theory test can be apart from the flight test if anyone can help me out if possible. Thanks
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The theory sinks in much better if you are actually using it, get some flying done during the study.
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No time requirement mate, once the theory test is done, it's perpetual.
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Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie
The theory sinks in much better if you are actually using it, get some flying done during the study.
Agree completely with this statement, go for your life with it, but getting a couple hours of flying and potentially a bit of XC navigation, it will make life so much easier!
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The theory will make far more sense when you have some real flying experience to link it to. By all means get ahead in your theory, but trying to finish the PPL theory exam before starting to flying is taking things a bit far.
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It also depends on how quickly you intend to complete the PPL training. If you have a chunk of cash, ready to fly every day and get it done - then obviously having the theory out of the way first is the way to go.

If you're going to have a lesson every week or so, then studying both together reinforces the training both ways.
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My personal experience and what I was advised to do by my CFI. Get my PPL exam out of the way before I started my navs. If you are good with the books it will actually make the practical side pretty easy...AND...if you have a list on the KDR, it will give you some time to swat up on it because your examiner WILL ask oral questions regarding those deficiencies. Best advice for the actual exam. READ THE QUESTION COMPLETELY. and do a lot of practice exams leading up to the booking.
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I'm with the bus driver (not a phrase I've used often...)

Whilst I agree that having some practical exposure helps to understand and cement the theory, for most people the goal is to minimise the cost associated with flying lessons. Self study costs you nothing, so hit the books and get as thorough an understanding as you can - if it saves you repeating even one navex it will be worth $$$.
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