Originally Posted by
SawDustMaker
I have a PPL glider endorsement.
I have logged about 300 hours. Lots of cross county as I did quite a bit of competition flying.
I am interested in transitioning to power.
Can I use any of my hours towards my power rating?
I am also thinking of purchasing something like a cherokee 180 to train in and build hours.
How do you think I will be treated by the insurance companies at first?
Are there any accelerated flight schools that will allow you to use your own aircraft?
Thanks
You already have a private pilot certificate, not just an "endorsement," if you have your "PPL." Therefore, you have a pilot certificate, and are looking to add an airplane rating to it.
All of your glider hours count; they are total time. For a single-engine airplane rating, there are additional requirements that must be met, but you've already accomplished the pilot certificate. You're looking fr what is sometimes called an "add-on" rating.
Don't let anyone tell you that your logged hours don't count. They absolutely do.