Hello folks,

I have a full time and have begun my PPL training at a local club 4 years ago. I initially booked 1 - 2 flying lessons a week with a CFI. Weather conditions often meant that I would fly 3-4 times in a given month.

After about 7 months at this pace and about 45 hrs on my clock I was endorsed for solo. Over the following 8 months I went on to log 5 hours of solo and began cross country training. I was able to log about 10 hours of CC before adverse financial circumstances lead me to interrupt my training.

About 2 years later I resumed my training. Passed my written exam, logged another 10 hours with my CFI, saw my solo endorsement renewed and went on to train for CC again.

I now have 80hrs of flying and can't seem to see my PPL in sight, especially with winter around the corner, meaning less opportunity to fly. I fly in the San Francisco Bay Area, arguably not the easiest place to learn.

I would like to get your advice on the best way forward. I am considering taking a couple weeks off to go train full time in a place with more clement conditions. Once my PPL obtained, my plan is to fly recreationally, and take occasional lessons to improve specific skills.

Thanks for your help