Full-time PPL structure
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Full-time PPL structure
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Im hopefully starting my PPL training full-time in a few months time. By then I should have completed all of my PPL ground studies, and will be ready to commit to the training 100%. However, im not sure what the structure is like for a full-time intensive PPL course. I was thinking about continuing working full-time alongside my PPL training, but am unable to determine whether both would intercept. I have searched the forum, however, I cant quite find a version of my question. So, to put it in one. Would it be wise/possible to work full-time alongside a full-time intensive PPL course? Thank you!
Im hopefully starting my PPL training full-time in a few months time. By then I should have completed all of my PPL ground studies, and will be ready to commit to the training 100%. However, im not sure what the structure is like for a full-time intensive PPL course. I was thinking about continuing working full-time alongside my PPL training, but am unable to determine whether both would intercept. I have searched the forum, however, I cant quite find a version of my question. So, to put it in one. Would it be wise/possible to work full-time alongside a full-time intensive PPL course? Thank you!
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If you've done all the exams then you've only got the flying to worry about. No reason at all you couldn't work part-time, although you may want to consider a role which isn't affected by the constant grin on your face. If you're doing it full time you'd hope to be done in a matter of weeks so you might want to give thought to the bigger picture; ie. working during ATPL studies, hour-building etc...
The content itself won't be particularly different from that of someone doing it over time, you'll just have the advantage of not having to cover old ground every time you get airborne because your currency will hopefully be great.
Common training schedules are along the lines of:
1. How to fly - the exercises in the 1st book - general handling, stalls, climbing, descending etc..
2. Circuits - several hours of, and then...
3. Your first solo, followed by more hours of solo circuits to consolidate
4. Dual navigation
5. Solo navigation
6. Dual QXC
7. Solo QXC
8. Recap, instrument appreciation and mock test
9. Test
10. Pub
If you're really making good progress you may well be able to shoehorn a night qualification into your 45hrs, potentially saving you a few hundred pounds in the long run.
The content itself won't be particularly different from that of someone doing it over time, you'll just have the advantage of not having to cover old ground every time you get airborne because your currency will hopefully be great.
Common training schedules are along the lines of:
1. How to fly - the exercises in the 1st book - general handling, stalls, climbing, descending etc..
2. Circuits - several hours of, and then...
3. Your first solo, followed by more hours of solo circuits to consolidate
4. Dual navigation
5. Solo navigation
6. Dual QXC
7. Solo QXC
8. Recap, instrument appreciation and mock test
9. Test
10. Pub
If you're really making good progress you may well be able to shoehorn a night qualification into your 45hrs, potentially saving you a few hundred pounds in the long run.
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How can you work full-time and fly full-time? Surely by doing both simultaneously, they are each part-time?
I did a full-time PPL in the UK which was Mon-Fri 08:00 - 17:00. Obviously, I only flew for a few hours a day as there were briefings, tea breaks, etc in between the sorties!
If, however, you can take a few weeks off work paid leave to do the PPL, you'll be fine.
Cheers
Whirls
I did a full-time PPL in the UK which was Mon-Fri 08:00 - 17:00. Obviously, I only flew for a few hours a day as there were briefings, tea breaks, etc in between the sorties!
If, however, you can take a few weeks off work paid leave to do the PPL, you'll be fine.
Cheers
Whirls
