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● RDT COMM ·Silly-Low6019 ·June 13, 2026 ·15:05Z

PPL at 48 , is that possible?

A 48-year-old with competitive RC modeling experience asked whether obtaining a private pilot license was possible within one year while working full-time and flying twice weekly. The individual emphasized their aviation background through RC modeling but acknowledged the challenge of balancing limited training time with a demanding job.
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