Time to get PPL

[Rookie02]

Hey everybody,

 

I have a question. How long does it usually take for a person to get their PPL? I want to plan it out so that I finish right before I head off to Army basic training. I'll have all the money upfront, so really the only impediment is how long it takes me to retain the information.

 

Thanks in advance guys.

[CROOK]

If you go full time, and have good weather, and are an average learner. Then it can be done in Three months. But you have to answer yes to the previous questions. If you answer no to any of them then plan on things taking a little to a lot longer.. Hope this helps.

 

CROOK

[NorCalHeliKid]

If you go full time, and have good weather, and are an average learner. Then it can be done in Three months. But you have to answer yes to the previous questions. If you answer no to any of them then plan on things taking a little to a lot longer.. Hope this helps.

 

CROOK

 

True, true and true, but youve missed a few things. Helicopter availability, CFI availability, study habits/ dedication, DPE availability, CFI effectiveness, not to mention that helicopter maintenance(unscheduled) can be an issue, but well let that one fly...

 

From what Ive seen and heared and come to know it will take an above average intelligence and motor skill to finish in the 8-12 weeks...give it a shot and let me know how it goes!

[SpinnySideUp]

Part 61 minimum required - 40.0 hrs

Part 141 minimum required - 35.0 hrs

National Average - 70-80 hrs

 

I personally got mine from a Part 141 school in 35.2 hours in a little less than 2 months going to school and working 4 days a week. I believe it completely depends on your study habits, motivation level, ability to remember detailed and intricate things quickly, your instructor's experience level, and most of all if your school has a well built syllabus that your instructor sticks to. I only flew 4 days a week on average. I also felt completely ready and could have taken it sooner, but I had to fly off all of my hours to meet the 35 hr requirement. I am in no way trying to brag or say that I am better than anyone else, but I want to show you that it very well is possible to get your PPL in a reasonable amount of time. Nearly all of the people I go to school with finished within 1 or 2 hours of the 35 hr minimum. Again, not trying to brag, just stating that it is possible. Do research on the school of your choice, and ask them, on average, how long it takes a student to get their PPL.