Cost of a PPL
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Cost of a PPL
Can someone tell me the price of a PPL and if it is cheaper (how much) to do it the USA. Is it poss to do it in like a short but intense period of time ie 3-5 weeks?
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I won't be popular, but I think that £6,000-£6,500 is a far more realistic estimate for a PPL in the UK these days, especially if it's done at weekends over a period of time. A few years ago, the average number of hours taken was quoted at around 55 - at over £100 per hour, that's £5,500 already without the cost of books, equipment, exam fees, etc.
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I'm booked on a JAR PPL course at Orlando Flight Training in Florida in April next year at a cost of $4495 (on the C152 or Katana, of which I've selected the latter).
Check out www.flyorlandoflorida.com for info.
This works out at £3395 on current exchange rates (typical, it was £3k when I booked and the rate has worsened!). Don't forget air tickets to MCO (ours cost £324 with Delta via Atlanta) and living expenses. The course includes accommodation but I've booked a villa. I would still think you can get the whole course, flights and expenses for about £4.5k all in - not necessarily a big saving but considering current weather in the UK it'll probably be a year (and £7k) before the magic licence is achievable. Incidentally, if anyone out there has been to OFT at Kissimmee, any advice or info. you have would be appreciated.
Check out www.flyorlandoflorida.com for info.
This works out at £3395 on current exchange rates (typical, it was £3k when I booked and the rate has worsened!). Don't forget air tickets to MCO (ours cost £324 with Delta via Atlanta) and living expenses. The course includes accommodation but I've booked a villa. I would still think you can get the whole course, flights and expenses for about £4.5k all in - not necessarily a big saving but considering current weather in the UK it'll probably be a year (and £7k) before the magic licence is achievable. Incidentally, if anyone out there has been to OFT at Kissimmee, any advice or info. you have would be appreciated.
