Advise on online PPL
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From: Milan
Advice on online PPL
Hi everyone,
I would really appreciate some advice on how to continue my PPL.
I signed up for a distance theory course via CATS. The club I joined is having a hard time and hasn't been very cooperative, hasn't followed up with me, and I'm having troubles starting my flight hours. As a result I'm thinking of leaving it and re-enrolling in a new course. I finished the theoretical part and by doing the various tests on the platform and on the app (I use Aviation Exam) I see that I pass them quite easily; nevertheless, having studied everything independently and never having had a real discussion with someone with whom I could delve deeper or ask questions, I still feel very insecure.
The most plausible choices for me now are these:
- Sign up for a new PPL course with live theory. (17k)
- Sign up for a new course that also has online theory, again on CATS, finish it in a relatively short time (having already done it), and finally start doing some flying hours. (11k)
Clearly I like the second idea better because it's cheaper and I would finally start flying, but I can't help but think that doing the theory again in person, with someone I could discuss with is the best choice.In your experience, how important is this factor? Are these insecurities that will go away anyway when I do the flying hours? Thanks in advance.
I would really appreciate some advice on how to continue my PPL.
I signed up for a distance theory course via CATS. The club I joined is having a hard time and hasn't been very cooperative, hasn't followed up with me, and I'm having troubles starting my flight hours. As a result I'm thinking of leaving it and re-enrolling in a new course. I finished the theoretical part and by doing the various tests on the platform and on the app (I use Aviation Exam) I see that I pass them quite easily; nevertheless, having studied everything independently and never having had a real discussion with someone with whom I could delve deeper or ask questions, I still feel very insecure.
The most plausible choices for me now are these:
- Sign up for a new PPL course with live theory. (17k)
- Sign up for a new course that also has online theory, again on CATS, finish it in a relatively short time (having already done it), and finally start doing some flying hours. (11k)
Clearly I like the second idea better because it's cheaper and I would finally start flying, but I can't help but think that doing the theory again in person, with someone I could discuss with is the best choice.In your experience, how important is this factor? Are these insecurities that will go away anyway when I do the flying hours? Thanks in advance.
Last edited by lligu; 4th January 2025 at 20:30.
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Hi lligu. I don't think that in-person tutoring is important for your PPL, but your learning style might require it? The PPL knowledge can be difficult at the time but moreso because of the amount of exams (9) that you have to juggle at once if you are planning on sitting them together which is what I did.
I don't think that having somebody explaining some PPL concepts (none of which should be difficult to get your head around from the books and YouTube videos) would be that much more beneficial. People do ATPLs online just fine, so the PPL should be a definite runner to do online.
Also: €17k for a PPL course is robbery
I don't think that having somebody explaining some PPL concepts (none of which should be difficult to get your head around from the books and YouTube videos) would be that much more beneficial. People do ATPLs online just fine, so the PPL should be a definite runner to do online.
Also: €17k for a PPL course is robbery
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Look up Sky Learner Aviation online PPL theory course.
That's what I'm using to learn right now - then just book the exams through the ATO you end up with. Through my experience so far, I don't think you should need any F2F tuition. None of it seems to be particularly difficult and as mentioned in previous replies, resort you YouTube if there's anything you don't understand and isn't explained well enough for you through the online platform.
Costs £39 p/month + then exam costs so works out economically quite well I think.
That's what I'm using to learn right now - then just book the exams through the ATO you end up with. Through my experience so far, I don't think you should need any F2F tuition. None of it seems to be particularly difficult and as mentioned in previous replies, resort you YouTube if there's anything you don't understand and isn't explained well enough for you through the online platform.
Costs £39 p/month + then exam costs so works out economically quite well I think.
