Taking PPL exams in the UK before Euro PPL
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Taking PPL exams in the UK before Euro PPL
Hi folks,
I plan to finish my PPL in Europe next summer and want to take the PPL exams before I go but after a search here and on other sites I can't see where that's possible as a self-studier.
(I took Air Law this summer at Shoreham and (poor wx saw very limited hours in Shoreham)).
Any advise please?
Thank you.
Richard
(based in Brighton and Cheltenham)
I plan to finish my PPL in Europe next summer and want to take the PPL exams before I go but after a search here and on other sites I can't see where that's possible as a self-studier.
(I took Air Law this summer at Shoreham and (poor wx saw very limited hours in Shoreham)).
Any advise please?
Thank you.
Richard
(based in Brighton and Cheltenham)
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Depends on the country that will end up issuing your licence. PPL exams are national and not every country recognises another countries. We encounter this all the time in Jerez which is why all our PPL students do UK exams and get a UK licence.
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Hi and thanks for your reply.
It's probably Fly-In-Spain I'm looking at actually and I'll be flying based at Shoreham with some trips to France once experienced / confident. Just want somewhere to go to sit the exams in southern UK.
It's probably Fly-In-Spain I'm looking at actually and I'll be flying based at Shoreham with some trips to France once experienced / confident. Just want somewhere to go to sit the exams in southern UK.
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Then I prefer you to do the exams with us as my Staff will integrate the theory into the flightbtraining for you.
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There are several...
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remember though, you get what you pay for! Some teach the material, some teach the exams. Caveat emptor.
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Derek Davidson
Linder Wheeler
Ash Holding
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remember though, you get what you pay for! Some teach the material, some teach the exams. Caveat emptor.
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Have you considered Colin Cleaver at Shoreham? You can find his details on the CAA Examiner list in the top half of page 5. List is here, but it might move...
http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/...E%20171006.pdf
http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/...E%20171006.pdf
If you're going to do your training at FIS, and Boze-X (of FIS) recommends you do your exams there. Then, erm, you should probably do your exams there!
I did my commercial there, good school.
I did my commercial there, good school.
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Ok that's all excellent thank you
I should've explained more clearly that by self-study I mean...reading the books and practicing on apps then taking the exams with no tuition.
I should've explained more clearly that by self-study I mean...reading the books and practicing on apps then taking the exams with no tuition.
FCL.025
Don't forget the 'hard law' requirements of FCL.025(a)(2):
Same applies at Registered Facilities.
(2) Applicants shall only take the theoretical knowledge examination when recommended by the approved training organisation (ATO) responsible for their training, once they have completed the appropriate elements of the training course of theoretical knowledge instruction to a satisfactory standard.
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Just bear in mind that your PPL will only be as good as the in depth knowledge you acquire rather than merely learning answers to pass the exams.
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Indeed - I’ve most of the apps and have read the books over the years and taken the PPL exams in South Africa in the 90’s. Since then, whilst going in and out of flying hours without completing the license, I’ve read the books etc again so I’m confident I can pass the exams ‘up front’ then concentrate on the flying.
@Beagle. I hadn’t realised it was necessary to have an approved flying school. (I work in technology and if an exam is needed it’s normal to take it at a local college or even at home with an app which can ensure there’s no cheating and I’d hoped that self-study would be an option. Seems not.)
@Beagle. I hadn’t realised it was necessary to have an approved flying school. (I work in technology and if an exam is needed it’s normal to take it at a local college or even at home with an app which can ensure there’s no cheating and I’d hoped that self-study would be an option. Seems not.)
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I hadn’t realised it was necessary to have an approved flying school.
What is possibly of more concern is
plan to finish my PPL in Europe
South Africa in the 90’s. Since then, whilst going in and out of flying hours without completing the license