Originally Posted by
powersmurfuk1
Where is it documented that the national average is 80 hrs? I can't find that. Google is telling me 55 to 65.
AOPA is a pretty good source: "
Considering that the national average for earning a private pilot certificate is 60-75 hours "
https://www.aopa.org/training-and-sa...-flight-school
(previously posted article)
Interestingly, this article points out the "unstable approach" as a common checkride problem.
https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-...eckride-errors