PPL America or UK????
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Tinsparrow,
I'm in the same position as you- about to embark on that long a bloody expensive route to a CPL/IR, however i've done my PPL.
I have one bit of advice- do it in the states. If you work hard you will walk away with you're PPL in three to four weeks, and if you choose the school carefully the standard of training is exactly the same as in the UK, bearing in mind most instructors are European (those who say its not either haven't been or didn't choose the right school).
I've lost count of the amount of people I've spoken to who have been trying to do their PPL in the UK but have been at it for god knows how long because of the crap weather- which of course means they're taking twice as many lessons, twice as much cost blah blah. All in my PPL cost about £4000- which includes flights food accomodation etc- whereas it would be £6500-7500over here.
To be honest it wont matter one bit where you get you're PPL most prospective airlines won't even look at it- they'll look at where you did the ATPL's, MCC, and most importantly, the IR.
Don't be put off if people say the training is substandard across the board- they're talking rubbish- theres some excellent schools over there- just as theres some crap ones over here.
PM me if you want an honest no bull**** recomendation on what school to use.
All the best,
Jim
I'm in the same position as you- about to embark on that long a bloody expensive route to a CPL/IR, however i've done my PPL.
I have one bit of advice- do it in the states. If you work hard you will walk away with you're PPL in three to four weeks, and if you choose the school carefully the standard of training is exactly the same as in the UK, bearing in mind most instructors are European (those who say its not either haven't been or didn't choose the right school).
I've lost count of the amount of people I've spoken to who have been trying to do their PPL in the UK but have been at it for god knows how long because of the crap weather- which of course means they're taking twice as many lessons, twice as much cost blah blah. All in my PPL cost about £4000- which includes flights food accomodation etc- whereas it would be £6500-7500over here.
To be honest it wont matter one bit where you get you're PPL most prospective airlines won't even look at it- they'll look at where you did the ATPL's, MCC, and most importantly, the IR.
Don't be put off if people say the training is substandard across the board- they're talking rubbish- theres some excellent schools over there- just as theres some crap ones over here.
PM me if you want an honest no bull**** recomendation on what school to use.
All the best,
Jim
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The key is the quality of the instruction, the condition of the aircraft, how quickly that you want to earn your pilot and or instrument license, and what you can afford. Weather is an issue where ever you train, and in the U.S you probably will encounter more VFR conditions.
I've seen numerous post stating that obtaining your pilot license cost less in the United States. As for the procedural differences, there are some, but the majority of the good pilots are able to quickly adapt by pre planning or taking some additional training.
I would lean toward where you can obtain the highest quality of training for your money, regardless of where.
Mike
I've seen numerous post stating that obtaining your pilot license cost less in the United States. As for the procedural differences, there are some, but the majority of the good pilots are able to quickly adapt by pre planning or taking some additional training.
I would lean toward where you can obtain the highest quality of training for your money, regardless of where.
Mike
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once again thanks for your advice all. I really appreciate it. BTW what do you have to do once you come back to the UK to make your licence valid? From what I have read and researched it just takes a medical, a UK air law exam, Human performance exam and the admin charge for a new licence. does this sound correct???
Thanks again
tinsparrow.
Thanks again
tinsparrow.
