PPL before university
Posted by rickWente@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 5 comments
Would you recommend getting your PPL before starting an aviation university program?
If so, will a Part 141 university still make you redo private pilot training in their program?
I’m asking because I’ve heard of people going to places like University of North Dakota with a PPL already, but the university doesn’t give much credit for it and has them start from the beginning anyway. I assume you’d still keep the flight hours, but it seems like getting your PPL beforehand would be a huge advantage if they actually accept it.
Maybe i could get my PPL beforehand to see if i actually like flying?
What has been your experience with this?
ClearanceLimit@reddit
20 years ago I earned my private pilot certificate at a part 61 school before enrolling at my part 141 university. They did give me credit for my private pilot certificate, and allowed me to roll right into the next flight and ground course. That being said, I did struggle embracing the culture of a part 141 training environment. For example, there are a lot of standardization elements that my part 61 school just didn't have. Had I started from the beginning with that, I likely would have been better off. There are pros and cons to either path. But if your ultimate goal is being a professional pilot, I would suggest doing everything from the ground up at the 141 school.
rickWente@reddit (OP)
What do you think of doing your ppl just to see how the experience its gonna be?
ClearanceLimit@reddit
If you just want to get started flying and get your private pilot certificate now, then I say do it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that plan. I did exactly that and don't regret it. Just know there will very likely be a different training culture when you start at the university level. Ask lots of questions about expectations early so you can transition to the 141 environment smoothly.
RaiseTheDed@reddit
Yes. You do not have to redo any flying. They may make you take their ppl ground class. That's it. They may or may not give you credit for it towards your RATP credits, so you will have to take an extra approved class to get the 60 credit hours required for 1000 hr ratp
rFlyingTower@reddit
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Would you recommend getting your PPL before starting an aviation university program?
If so, will a Part 141 university still make you redo private pilot training in their program?
I’m asking because I’ve heard of people going to places like University of North Dakota with a PPL already, but the university doesn’t give much credit for it and has them start from the beginning anyway. I assume you’d still keep the flight hours, but it seems like getting your PPL beforehand would be a huge advantage if they actually accept it.
Maybe i could get my PPL beforehand to see if i actually like flying?
What has been your experience with this?
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