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Hello everyone,
i`ve been wanting to get my ppl for donkeys years now but with family and financial constraints it`s only remained a dream, however, in 2008 i hope to start my training and hope to get my license by the time i`m 50 ( i`m 48 now) .
I was wondering if it would be worth it to start all the ground school subjects on a self study basis or wait until i devote my time and hard earned cash to a reputable flying school? Any thoughts and comments would be much appreciated.
rgds,
roy..

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Hi Roy, who are you thinking of flying with? The Flight Centre at Halfpenny Green?

It can't hurt to start genning up on the books, but it largely depends on how much information gets absorbed and how able you are to tackle the (devilishly phrased) CAA exams. Ground helps with that to a degree. Once you've done a subject a book called the "PPL Confuser" will help you tackle the questions. If you pop over to the airside part of the Flight Centre, I know they sell copies.

A decent school will support you through your PPL. If not, start worrying! :D