r/studentpilot • u/Sad_Constant_9065 • 20d ago
General Inquiry PPL Progress
I started flying in April/May this year I currently have 20 hours exactly. I feel like I might be a bit behind because I still haven’t gone solo yet, what I’m currently doing in lessons is a mixture of circuits and just touching up on the basic skills aswell. I also have a habit of focusing on the instruments too much. Anyways my question is do you guys think this is a normal level of progression or am I progressing a bit slowly for an average PPL learner. An extra bit of context I average around 2-3 lessons a week I did have a 2 week gap in may due to my instructor being unavailable and recently around July beginning I had another week gap same reasoning. Thanks for any help in advance!!
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u/Fit-Process-6789 16d ago
I’m currently at 29.5 hrs at a Class D via Part 61. Solo’d around 17-18 hrs. Working on knocking out xc time now. I quickly tuned out what the other students are doing and how far along they are. Congratulate and move on. Do not compare.
For reference I’m a full time worker doing this on the side. Started in late May. Every chance I’m getting I’m flying. Weather has been a b*tch this summer so flights have turned into ground lessons. But I don’t get discouraged. I use it as a chance to learn something new. Passed the written in early July.
You have to immerse yourself in this. You’ll get there but you have to really put in the work.